Classy Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbirds are on their way! Check out this Hayes Avant Yarde Mini Window Hummingbird Feeder. It’s decorative and a lot cooler than your average hummingbird feeder. It looks great even if there are not birds on it. Welcome your hummingbirds with style! $7.49 is what it costs… 
Sunday ~ March 03, 2008 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | 4 Comments
Copper Rooster Weather Vane
If you are in need of a saner weather vane, the folks at Clean Air Gardening have something a tad more practical. It’s the classic rooster style, made out of copper and doesn’t require a crane to put it in place and $20,000 dollars to get it into a presentable condition. The Copper Rooster Weather Vane is available for $270.99 from Clean Air Gardening.
In Whitehorse, in the Yucatan, there exists the largest weather vane in the world. It’s a decommissioned DC-3 cargo plane from WWII. In 1981 a group of people who probably need additional job responsibilities restored the nine ton warbird and then hoisted it up on a pole so the pilots landing at the Whitehorse airport could tell the wind direction. Seriously. Supposedly it only takes a 5 knot wind to make it turn.
Friday ~ January 01, 2008 by Steve W Posted in Garden Sculpture, Outdoors | Add Your Comments
Steam Punk Rain Gauge
But it’s moved beyond the realm of fiction literature. People are remaking modern equipment such as home computers and TVs with lots of ornate brass and wood work to give the overall effect of steam powered Victorian era contraptions put together by some mad scientist. Along those same lines we have Jeffersonian Steampunk Rain Gauge. This 31” tall contraption made out of glass and brass not only gives you that quaint Stempunk look in your garden but it’s actually a functioning rain gauge; and it even has a lifetime guarantee. The rain gauge is available from Clean Air Gardening for $159.99 
Steam Punk, it’s what all the cool kids are doing these days. The term came from a parody of cyber punk and originated in the fiction works of authors such as K. W. Jeter and Tim Powers. Those authors themselves derived a great deal from HG Wells.
Tuesday ~ December 12, 2007 by Steve W Posted in Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
Frog Sundial
Right off the bat I can tell you that this sundial is pretty useless for telling time after dark. In fact, if you really need to be somewhere at a specific time you are probably better off using a cheap wrist watch than you are trying to figure out the time of day from a sundial. But that doesn’t make this time piece any less of a great addition to your garden. It’s made of cast aluminum with a baked on finish for years of daylight only time keeping and can either be mounted on it’s optional pedestal or placed directly on the ground. Tell your kids it’s the way you had to tell time when you were a kid…even use the match joke. But be warned; my kid won’t even believe me about black and white TV. The Frog Sundial is available for $69.00 from Smith & Hawken.
Pappy Boyington, the WWII Fighter Ace, wrote about making a sundial in the Japanese POW camp he was held in after being shot down in the pacific. The prisoners made the sundial out of boredom and when one of the not so bright guards asked how you would tell time with it after dark, they replied “use a match”. The guard took a while to think about it before realizing he had been had.
Tuesday ~ December 12, 2007 by Steve W Posted in Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
Cool Garden-themed indoor Décor
These recycled metal branches are cast from real twigs and help create unique flower arrangement. Your flowers become true eco-friendly works of art with this sculpture/flower holder. Available from VivaTerra.com for about $80.00 for one, $150.00 for two.
Sunday ~ November 11, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Bigfoot…He looked so much bigger in those blurry photographs
I’m just really not a garden gnome kinda guy. Any positive feelings I may have had towards those little guys has been thoroughly and completely driven out of me by travel commercials. But this little guy I could see putting in my yard. By little, I mean compared to the real thing…if there is a real thing of course. This bigfoot, yeti, or sasquatch statue stands over two feet tall and is made out of durable resin so he won’t be disappearing any time soon. It’s also hand painted for realism. Well, Realism may not be the right word; or so they say, but who am I to judge. The Big Foot Garden Statue is available from Skymall for $98.95. Much less than a trip to the Pacific Northwest (for most of us). 
Monday ~ November 11, 2007 by Steve W Posted in Garden Sculpture | Add Your Comments
Garden Gnomes
It was in Gräfenroda, Germany back in the mid-1800’s that August Heissner and Phillip Griebel started the whole Gnome thing. They were making a line of terra cotta animals for people to decorate their garden with and since according to local folklore Gnomes would come during the night and help you with your garden they thought it only natural to add the mythical creatures to their line. The idea caught on and spread across the globe; each country adding its own style and design. Now the original Gnomes were made out of terra cotta, and while I think authenticity is a groovy thing and all (I only buy plastic lawn flamingos with the authentic artists signature under the tail) there is a problem; terra cotta is rather fragile and I think we all have quite enough broken stuff laying about. So modern technology prevails in the Gnome world…and I’m not talking about those cursed travel commercials. These Gnomes are made out of unbreakable weather resistant Resin. You can order the Garden Gnomes in a set of three for $79.00, or just buy the individual Gnomes for $29 from Smith and Hawken. You can also find a great selection of various other garden gnomes here.
Monday ~ November 11, 2007 by Steve W Posted in Garden Sculpture | Add Your Comments
Citronella Candle in the shape of a garden gnome!
A citronella candle is a great choice for keeping flying insects away when you are on the porch or the back deck, but they just don’t have much personality. But now you can get the usefulness of a citronella candle, along with the fun weirdness of a garden gnome, with this Citronella Candle Gnome. $19 at Clean Air Gardening.
Monday ~ August 08, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Sculpture, Natural Pesticides and Fertilizers | Add Your Comments
Aluminum garden sign makes your garden look classy
Buying a gift for someone who is proud of his or her garden? Get them a custom manufactured Chickadee Garden Sign, with stakes. Takes three to four weeks to arrive. Made of cast aluminum. $69.99 from the House Number Shop.
Wednesday ~ August 08, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Sculpture | Add Your Comments
A classic rooster weathervane, because gardeners like to know about weather
Weathervanes make great gifts for gardeners, who like to pay attention to the weather. A rooster weathervane is a classic choice. You’ll find a whole mess of Rooster Weathervanes to choose from at Weathervanesplus.com. From $37 to $549, depending on the model.
Friday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Sculpture | Add Your Comments
Garden Gnome brightens up a yard
Some people love garden gnomes, and others think they are the worst thing since pink flamingoes. (Although many of the people who love garden gnomes might also be fond of pink flamingoes!) But even the most uptight person probably wouldn’t object to a single tasteful garden gnome on the porch or on the yard. This cool looking gnome is 15 inches tall and made of a solid resin, so it’s safe for indoor or outdoor use. Available from Clean Air Gardening for $49.99.
Wednesday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Personalized Clay Garden Planters
A personalized garden gift is always a great choice for a friend, loved one, or even yourself! These beautiful personalized clay garden planters are available with three different designs: - Adirondak Chairs You also get two lines of 10 characters to personalize with a name, address, or personal greeting. There are three colors you can pick from as well: green, navy, black or burgundy. The planters measure 10” in diameter, 9¼” high. They hold up to two gallons of soil. Use these planters both indoors or outdoors for a unique look! You can also use them for storing garden tools, flower arrangements, and more. Just be creative and you’re sure to find a unique use for this great gift.
- Horse and Colt
- Moose in Forest
Monday ~ July 07, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Gardening Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day is this coming weekend. I’ve spent some time trying to find a few unique items for this special day. Try out some of these items or suggest your own by leaving a comment! Try out a Gardening Tote Bag that has a great collection of items for Mom. It includes an herb dip, citrus gels, a watering can, cookies, a gourmet biscuit mix, flower seeds and an assortment of gardening tools. Or check out this Rainbow Spinner from Wind and Weather. It is made of durable twisted steel and will beautifully decorate any garden or patio. Or, check out these animal planters, which are whimsical containers for a variety of garden plants. Perfect for a Mom who loves animals and plants.
Monday ~ May 05, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women | Add Your Comments
Outdoor Weather Gauge: Champlain Weather Combination
Would you like to know what’s going on with the weather, just by taking a quick look at an attractive outdoor gauge? This cool Champlain Weather Combination is a very stylish weather gauge that gives you temperature and humidity readings on a single clock-like face. It is hand assembled in Vermont with solid copper housing and quartz clock technology.
Thursday ~ April 04, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Pillar Fountain with Globe
If you want a classic water feature for indoors or in your garden, try out the Aquascape Silver Gazing Globe Fountain Container Water Garden The kit includes a filter to prevent calcium deposits and foam. It also prevents algal growth. Measures: 41 1/2 inches H x 22 1/2 inches x 22 1/2 inches L 
Friday ~ March 03, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Ponds and Water Features, Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Spiral Copper Birdbath
Modern Artisans is always a great site to check out for unique gardening gifts. Today, I was browsing their site and found this awesome spiral copper birdbath. This solid copper birdbath is handcrafted in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Fill it with water or bird seed and watch your feathered friends enjoy their new hangout! It’s sure to be a hit with all your friends, both the feathered ones, and those lightly-haired mammals you call your neighbors!
Thursday ~ March 03, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Illuminated Address Plaques
Help guide friends to your home with this awesome illuminated address plaque! A sensor turns the light on at night, gracefully illuminating your home address for all to see! 8 D-cell batteries will give you 5 months of continuous nighttime illumination. This is a perfect gardening gift for a friend, neighbor, or loved one!
Friday ~ February 02, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
LED Solar E-Clips Landscaping Lights
I love the idea of landscape lighting that does not cost me a penny beyond the purchase price of the product! Solar e-Clips
Tuesday ~ February 02, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Please buy this garden gnome
This garden gnome appears to be begging for a new home. Available from Clean Air Gardening on this gnome page.
Sunday ~ February 02, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Brass Rain Gauge
Weather got you down? Make the best of it by using the weather as a new passtime! With this beautiful Brass Rain Gauge you can waste hours measuring the level of rain in your ‘hood. Seriously though, the Vermont Brass Rain Gauge is a beautiful and functional piece of garden sculpture that will surely attract the attention of the neighbors. “Geeze, that was some storm last night! Ya beetcha! Gee neighbor, how much rain was that?” You can then respond, “Get your own rain gauge, nosey neighbor!”
Tuesday ~ January 01, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | 1 Comment
