en Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:55:02 +0800 27 Benjamin Graindorge and Duende Studio have created a natural water filtration system for aquariums.The fish tank is a microcosm that reflects human concerns: within the finite space of its architecture the main issue that conditions the well-being of its inhabitants is waste management. Floating Gar...

]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:15:51 +0800 Talk about bringing the outdoors in! This Chaise Lawn Chair is perfect for citydwellers who want that fresh cut grass feeling without the hassle of a full lawn. Designed by Deger Cengiz, the lounger is sure to elicit a chuckle from your friends. And if you really want to show them a good time, cart ...

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:58:01 +0800 How to grow a square watermelon Have a fair amount of spare time and a contrarian soul? In this fun, and easy-to-follow, video tutorial, you'll learn how to cultivate a square (or, to be more precise, cubic) watermelon. For exhaustive, step-by-step instructions on how to grow your own square waterm...

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:20:17 +0800 Perennials will bring joy to your garden year after year with their continuous blooms. The perennials on this list are not only easy to care for (just some slight pruning in the spring), but they will become the workhorses of your garden.1. Coral Bells, 'Palace Purple'You'll love the deep and dramat...

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:20:17 +0800 Don't let anyone fool you -- indoor gardening is just as fun as having an outdoor garden. In fact, indoor plants not only help clean the environment around them, but they act as a quick decorating tool.1. Angel Ivy Ring TopiaryUse this fast-growing angel ivy topiary (also known as wire vine) as a lu...

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:35:32 +0800 Even gardeners need a break! Our list of favorite easy-to-grow plants will brighten up your garden and your kitchen.1. Daylily, 'Stella de Oro'Bring a beautiful summery yellow into your garden with the 'Stella de Oro' daylily. Not only is this plant easy to grow, but its elegant flowers make for a g...

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:09:48 +0800 If lack of space is the reason you still don't have a garden, then this list of our container favorites may change your mind. Whether it's on your balcony or on your front porch, a container garden brings texture and flavor to any space. We've recommended some collections for you, or feel free to mi...

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:42:49 +0800 Bulbs are one of the most carefree  in your garden. Just pop one in a hole and it grows! Here are our favorite bulbs, including the smiling face of the dahlia, the antique look of the anemone, and of course, the spring favorite, the daffodil.1. AcidantheraIf you love the gardenia, you will love...

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:29:46 +0800 From sunflowers to impatiens, this list of our favorite annuals will bring new color to your garden. And you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily they adapt to your garden.1. Spicy Globe BasilPut this tiny leafed basil in an herb pot just outside your back door. It's so fragrant and flavorful, you...

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:01:34 +0800 Learn more about therapeutic gardens and get tips for creating a small-scale healing garden of your own from The Therapeutic Landscapes Resource Center.The American Community Garden Association will help you find a community garden near your home or provide tips to help you start your own.As the exe...

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:06:04 +0800 When we start to see the elements of our landscape as life-supporting, we can also see that opportunities for healing exist everywhere. Inspiration abounds around us, from a war-camp garden to a flower outside our own windows. Within a single blossom, such as this Southern Magnolia, there is an unfa...

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:29:15 +0800 Army warrant officer and camp cook Brook Turner waters his lawn three times a day and trims it with scissors as necessary. This bed of grass calls to mind the comforts of home—calm, nurturing and peaceful—that at times of war must seem worlds away. In Defiant Gardens: Making Gardens in Wartime, Kenn...

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:24:58 +0800 Urban gardens answer the need for open space, affordable food, social cohesion and a safe environment for young adults and children. When successfully cultivated, a garden will often become the defining feature of a neighborhood and will invite interest from other communities. These urban gardens ca...

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:48:58 +0800 Moving water prevents stagnation, cools its immediate surroundings and delights the senses. We find some of the greatest examples of water gardens in desert cultures, where water is precious. The Al Andalus Generalife gardens, for example, depict the impressive accomplishments in engineering and des...

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:48:48 +0800 Katherine Gustafson's designs for the History of Garden Fragments in Terrasson, France are some of the most spectacular contemporary examples of contrasting water movements. Her design creates a calming symphony as water cascades over stone steps and splashes against brick. Greenacre Park in Manhatt...

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