So, earlier today I’m innocently looking for garden sheds, when I find this doozy of a product – the Waterbutt from ShackUp. Holy smokes. It may be a joke, or at least started out as one, but it actually looks like you can maybe find them and also it’s honestly a really fun idea. The Buttbutt is a rain barrel that can collect rain water from any standard drainpipe which is a good thing, since saving your rain water is smart. But man, to get this water you’ve got to tap into somewhere a little odd, as you can see in the image above. It even comes in three colors! ShackUp has another less butt version, that’s still creative and fun; the bottlebutt, which I think makes a nice ironic point. Too funny. If you’re... [Read more]

Potting Places: Creating Ideas for Practical Gardening Workspaces is hands down one of my favorite garden related books. I’ve never had a yard large enough (that I own) for a large garden shed, that won’t take up too much land real estate, but having a killer garden shed is an eventual goal of mine, so I like to look. That said, I thought we’d take a casual, no task Friday and look at some dreamy garden sheds. Ultimate Garden Shed The Ultimate Garden Shed – well, ultimate for warmer areas or as a summer gardening spot. NOT too handy in winter sadly. ShackUp Garden Sheds ShackUp makes some extra nice, clean-cut, garden sheds, including a porthole design that’s really original. Garden Shed or Horse Barn I love... [Read more]

November is not too early to start planning your green Christmas. With early planning you can better research your choices and make smart green decisions regarding your celebration. It’s also not too hard to have a green Christmas. It’s just Christmas with a little twisting and adjusting – but still fun and meaningful. Following are five green tips for a super green Christmas. Forget the greetings: Greeting cards are highly overrated in my opinion. Yes, some are special, but they tend to end up in drawers, and take up way more time and money than they’re worth. Nowadays you can send a green e-card for any occasion and in many cases send them for FREE! It’s a time and money saver. If you must have paper greetings,... [Read more]

There are some super cute green decor finds out there that allow you to decorate for a green Thanksgiving while one, not spending a ton of cash, and two, not sacrificing your eco-footprint quite so much. Here are some cute ideas… #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Hoot worthy bleached eco-friendly coir owl doormat. Printed w/pigment dyes. Coir is woven from coconut husks, and naturally traps dirt, absorbs moisture,... [Read more]

During the cooler months, basic upkeep is one task that’s on a lot of gardeners minds. There’s a little more free time, so it is a very good time to make sure your garden tools are in tip-top shape. Keeping your tools clean and working correctly saves you time and money. Well-kept tools work better, last longer, and save you a trip to the store for new gear. Following are some basic tips. Before care comes choosing the correct tools in the first place. A cheap watering can may not hinder your garden much, but bad pruning tools, for example, can seriously cost you time. With this in mind, make note of the tools you need and use the most and spend more on quality tools. Better gardening tools really do pay for themselves in the long... [Read more]