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
Last minute gardening gifts that ship quickly
So here it is, with less than a week left before Christmas. You’re still browsing blogs looking for ideas and haven’t even ordered anything yet. I feel your pain! It’s not to late to order something online, and still have it in time for Christmas. Clean Air Gardening just announced on their blog that they created an entire section of quick shipping gardening gifts. These products are in stock, ship out the same day or the next day, and have options for shipping 2nd Day or Overnight. There are more than 60 different gardening gift items to choose from. Check it out! Clean Air Gardening Quick Shipping Gift section. Those are just 4 ideas. There are more than 60 to choose from.
Stainless steel gardening tools, with carrying bag. $39.99
The Trake. Trowel? Rake? Both! $16.99.
Stainless steel compost pail. $39.99
Wednesday ~ December 12, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Gardening Lifestyle | 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
Leaf Pick up tool
Picking up leaves doesn’t get much easier than this! This handy leaf pick up tool works like a rake and shovel in one combined tool. Here’s more info from Amazon.com, where this tool goes for around $17.00. “Easily picks up all types of yard debris. Constructed of resin and reinforced steel. Lightweight and easy to use. 49″ green steel handles with orange plastic grips. Orange resin rake and shovel scoop design makes cleaning the yard effortless.”
Monday ~ November 11, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Aluminum Can Crusher makes recycling cans easy
Although it isn’t really a gardening item per se, we think that recycling is important enough to merit a post about this Aluminum Can Crusher from Clean Air Gardening. $74.95. The can crusher is also an aluminum can receptacle that holds up to 400 crushed cans before you have to empty it. That’s a lot of coke!
Monday ~ October 10, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Fall Leaf Collecting Tools
Fall is here! Soon, your yard will be filled with leaves that will need to be picked up. While you’re shopping for leaf collecting tools, why not buy something for a friend or neighbor as a gift? They’ll thank you for it. Read this handy article about leaf collecting tools, it makes the decision making easy and has some great gift suggestions!
Wednesday ~ October 10, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Indoor Gardening Kit
It’s getting chilly outside in the mornings, unless you live in Phoniex, and that means that fall is right around the corner! Gardening season is winding down, but indoor gardeners are just now getting ready to enjoy more plants indoors. Try out one of these cool indoor planter kits with driftwood as a gift for a friend or for yourself, and keep the indoors green this fall and winter!
Monday ~ September 09, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Low Maintenance Cactus Garden
Got a friend who just can’t seem to keep plants alive? Give the gift of a beautiful cactus garden! An attractive cactus garden can give your friend some limited bragging rights about being a gardener without having to frequently water plants. “Yeah, I’ve got some really cool plants at home, check it out!” Cool cactus, cool gift!
Saturday ~ August 08, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
A brass door kickplate makes your house look fine
You work hard to make your garden and yard look nice, so shouldn’t you care about your house too? This fine looking polished brass door kickplate adds a touch of class to your front door, while protecting it from dirty feet. Don’t like brass and prefer a different finish? There’s a whole slew of other door kickplates to choose from at the Address Plaque Store. Price depends on finish and size, starts around $100.
Tuesday ~ August 08, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
After working in the garden, a good showerhead at home is a necessity
After a hard day of working in the yard or garden, a good showerhead is a must for when you get back inside. The Bodyspa handheld showerhead works two different ways. You can hang it up high and use it just like a regular showerhead, or you can pop it off and use it like a handheld. It’s truly the best of both worlds. Requires no special tools to install, other than an adjustable wrench. You just unscrew your old shower head, put some included Teflon tape around the connector, and screw this one on to replace the old one. Then it’s shower time! Comes in chrome, brushed nickel or gold colors. $54 from the Shower Head Store.
Friday ~ August 08, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Easy Recycling with a Ceramic Compost Crock
Why use a plastic bag or ugly plastic container when you can collect your kitchen scraps in style with a ceramic compost crock? This white compost crock holds about one gallon of materials and has a carbon filter in the top so that you can leave it on the kitchen counter for a few days at a time without worrying about smells. When you fill it up, just take it out to the compost pile and dump it! It’s dishwasher safe, so it’s easy to keep clean. $39.99 from Clean Air Gardening.
Thursday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Gardening Lifestyle | 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
Garden Bag and Garden Seat Combination
Keep your tools handy and save your back with this cool combination garden stool/garden bag from HSN.com. It also doubles as a great camping chair where you can keep your flashlight and water bottle handy. 
Monday ~ June 06, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Collapsible Garden Trash Collector for Father’s Day
Help make Dad’s yard work easier with this cool collapsible garden trash barrel. Stick a trash bag in it and fill it with leaves, grass clippings, etc. When you’re done, simply fold it up and store in it the tool shed or garage. Folded it takes up virtually no space whatsoever! It stacks down to 3″ tall. It’s made from tear and mildew resistant material. It includes dump handles for easy transport and to help empty the container. Cost is $29.95 from the Compost Store.
Thursday ~ June 06, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Personalized Door Mat for Father’s Day
No home is complete without a door mat that says, “This house was paid for by Dad!” Our perhaps, “Dad lives here, do not disturb.” or maybe, “I am the father of an honor student” or whatever you’d like to say on a cool welcome mat with pineapples on it. This nifty home accessory is available from HouseAndGardenAccents.com, where you can find lots of cool gardening gifts for Father’s Day. Also try out the Address Plaques Store for lots of house numbers and address plaques you can personalize.
Wednesday ~ June 06, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Cool Patio Furniture and Patio Furniture Accessories
I was just fantasizing about spending more time outdoors in the backyard this summer and starting looking at some patio furniture on the web. I found a couple cool items to help protect your patio furniture set, plus some very nice wood furniture. Finally, if you’re actually looking for patio furniture, try out this eco-friendly eucalyptus wood furniture/chaise lounge. It comes from sustainably forested wood! 
For example, this Veranda Patio Table & Chair Set Cover cover
Also, here’s a chaise lounge cover
Friday ~ June 06, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Furniture, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Cedar Storage Unit for Garden Tools and More
If you want a sturdy and attractive place to store garden tools, a hose, etc., try out this excellent cedar garden storage box. It’s made from Western Red Cedar and measures: 20 1/2″H x 35″W x 19″D. That’s plenty of room to store all kinds of stuff! Another nice feature is that it comes with a 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty from the Cedar Creek company that makes it. It can also double as a bench. It is made with slatted wood so your storage box won’t build up mold or mildew because it breaths. It’s also made in the U.S.A.! Offered by OutdoorDecor.com at a reasonable price ($152.00).
Monday ~ May 05, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Furniture, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Worm Composting: A Great Project for Kids
If you’re looking for a fun way to get your kids involved in composting, try out a worm-composting bin that uses red wiggler worms. Worm composting (also known as vermicomposting) is a clean, safe, and odor-free way to compost your family’s kitchen scraps. This is way more fun than an ant farm, and better for the environment, too! Worm composting also allows you to compost year round, as you can move the bin inside your garage during the coolest months of winter.
Monday ~ May 05, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle, Kids, Organic Gardening, Serious Gardener | Add Your Comments
Protect Your Head with a Bahama Hat by Columbia
I really dislike wearing sunscreen on my face, so I prefer to wear a wide-brimmed hat when gardening. I also like to wear a light long sleeved shirt but I understand that some of the sun’s rays can still get through. Anyway, I was looking for some sun hats today and really like the design of this Bahama Hat made by Columbia. It provides for air circulation while protecting your face and neck. It also has a chin strap for windy days. These kinds of hats generally make me look like a dork when I wear them hiking or walking around. But for gardening, they get a green thumbs up! So the next time some neighborhood punk throws a rock at you for wearing one of these hats, you can tell them, “you won’t be laughing when you get your first skin cancer removed from your neck, sonny boy!” The hat is available from Cabelas.com, which also has lots of other similar products. Costs around $18.00.
Thursday ~ April 04, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Clothes for Gardening, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
