Maybe it’s true that Victorian is the new modern, ’cause I keep seeing terrariums everywhere. I’m not really into Victoriana, but I am obsessed with terrariums. Not exactly with keeping or creating them; just in looking at lovely ones online. You know, the lazy kind of obsession. First there was the sleek-n-sexy Terradome (above) from […]
Archives for January 2007
Roundup dangers censored
Up for a little conspiracy theorizing this lovely Friday morning? Check out Project Censored‘s Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007 (“The news that doesn’t make the news”). Of particular interest to gardeners, number 13: New Evidence Establishes Dangers of Roundup: New studies from both sides of the Atlantic reveal that Roundup, the most widely used […]
Getting to know ewe
I am thrilled to be able to introduce you all to Esther, newly-appointed SpokesEwe of Heavy Petal. Esther is a registered Icelandic sheep. She was a Chrismukkah gift from my husband, who knows I dream of having a farm in the country with animals galore. Before you call the SPCA on me for keeping livestock […]
Vancouver guerilla gardeners meet-up
I found out about a new guerilla gardening troop in Vancouver through the recently-formed Vancouver Public Space Network. If you’re a local and you’re interested in issues and advocacy surrounding public space, you should check them out. Sign up for their e-newsletter while you’re there. It’s a great way to keep your finger on the […]
La diablo riegan mi jardin
Check out the Diablo watering can, a sleek, modern-looking watering can designed to be left outdoors to collect rainwater. Why, you ask? Besides the karmic brownie points you earn by conserving water, rainwater is purportedly better for your houseplants – it contains fewer impurities than unfiltered tap water. I knew there had to be some […]
Retail Therapy week – day five
It’s Retail Therapy week at Heavy Petal. And what could be more therapeutic than these cheery fabrics from Amy Butler? I love her Forest line (shown above, in pillows). Her latest, however, is Lotus, samples of which are shown below (photos via Decor8). Aren’t these gorgeous fabrics? Wouldn’t these just brighten your day – and […]
Retail therapy week – day four
It’s Retail Therapy week at Heavy Petal, and today we’re going on a shopping spree at Viva Terra, an online store carrying goods that “fuse exceptional quality and design with eco sensitivities.” A visit to their website is both inspiring and calming – a sure remedy for the blahs. They certainly carry garden furniture and […]
Retail therapy week – day three
As long as you’re spending your hard-earned cash, you may as well spend it on something that’s good not only for your mood but for the earth, independent artists and the community. I love the symbolism and irony behind Plant the Piece, a shotgun-shaped seed bomb blasting annual and perennial wildflowers such as cornflower, Shasta […]