May 14, 2013

Influenced by principles of experimental archeology, Dutch artist Sjoerd Jonkers hand crafts pots, vases and bowls using a primitive production technique in which he casts plastics in sand molds.




The resulting black, grey, sand, and stone colored Neolastic (Polyurethane) wares … Read More...
Category: Containers and Pots, Finding
Tags: artisan makers, artist pots, artist wares, ceramics, Dutch design, Dutch designers, handcrafted, planters, sandcasted
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June 5, 2012

Funny how some people find their passions. After tripping over an overgrown creeper’s tendril in 2008 and fracturing his hip, Johannesburg, South Africa-based designer, Joe Paine, was inspired to design products for plants.

Kreep Planter System by Joe Paine.… Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Containers and Pots, Edible Landscaping, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Outdoor Furniture, Urban Agriculture
Tags: bird feeders, bird houses, handcrafted, handmade, modular outdoor furniture, planters, Vertical Gardens, wall planters
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June 16, 2010

Photo from Flikr, by Smallthingsiced
Check out these cool seed tapes and simple birdhouse you can make for Dad. I like to support the economy just as much as the next person, but I’ve always appreciated receiving a home made … Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Creating, Green & Sustainable, Green Gadgets, Reclaimed & Recycled, Urban Agriculture
Tags: DIY Gardening ideas, garden gifts, handcrafted, homemade gifts, seed tapes
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