Stack and Grow Planter
Spring is almost here! I can feel it. I’ve been checking out garden planters on the internet so I can get my container garden started soon, and I recently found this cool Stack and Grow Planter
Thursday ~ March 03, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Greenhouse Gardening, Hard to Find Seeds, Houseplants | 1 Comment
Windowsill Plant Stand
As we move our gardening activities and plants indoors, it’s a good idea to invest in an attractive plant stand to host our green friends. Check out this welded steel plant stand with a watertight copper tray. This plant stand makes a great gift for those who enjoy growing houseplants!
Friday ~ November 11, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Furniture, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Great Smaller Greenhouses
If you know someone who is itching to use their green thumb during these cold months, check out this selection of portable and larger greenhouses. A mini green house like the one pictured is just the thing to extend the growing season just a few weeks longer, or to help get a head start in the spring. 
Tuesday ~ November 11, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening | Add Your Comments
Upside-Down Tomato Garden
Vegetable gardening just got a lot easier with this cool upside down planter from Hammacher Schlemmer & Company. It holds up to 80 pounds of topsoil and is also suitable for growing other plants like herbs on the top layer. This planter is great for balconies, decks, or any space that gets enough sunlight! And don’t forget about the award winning Topsy Turvy Planter for growing great tomatoes vertically!
Thursday ~ November 11, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Serious Gardener, Vegetables | Add Your Comments
Gingko Tree Growing Kit
A ginkgo tree growing kit is a perfect gift for the gardener and nature lover. Ginkgo biloba is unique tree species that can live for hundreds of years. It is also a popular medicinal plant. The kit includes seeds, soil for growing, soil for germinating, a seedling pot, a guide to growing the tree, and an aluminum tree marker. 
Wednesday ~ October 10, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Hard to Find Seeds, Kids | Add Your Comments
Heavy Duty Potting Bench from Ace Hardware
If you’re looking for a little extra space to work on gardening projects, try out this heavy duty potting bench from Ace Hardware. This all purpose utility bench is made from durable hardwoods and will withstand the demands of a serious gardener. It has a drop down shelf in case you need more working space.
Tuesday ~ October 10, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening | Add Your Comments
Wrought Iron Plant Hanger
Perfect for your heaviest houseplants, this wrought iron plant hanger has an 18” reach from the wall. The wrought iron itself is 3/8” thick, so it can handle a pretty heavy load. It is hand crafted in New York from the folks at Modern Artisans. Add an elegant touch to your greenhouse, wall, or outdoor garden with this great plant hanger.
Wednesday ~ September 09, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools, Greenhouse Gardening, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Cat Plant Holder
The Sundog Company is always coming up with unusual and whimsical gardening gifts. Check out this cool Cat Plant Holder. This is a fun piece of garden sculpture for both indoor and outdoor use. It’s made from solid steel, with recycled bent nails for the whiskers. The shimmering eyes (with a hint of mischief) are made from blue glass. This pot holder is suitable for a 4 1/2” pot. A terracotta pot is included with your purchase. This is a perfect place to grow catnip, I’d say!
Thursday ~ September 09, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Gothic Graveyard Garden
This Gothic Graveyard Garden is just too cool for words, but it’s definitely not for everyone. If you’re a fan of Tim Burton movies like the Corpse Bride, then you’ll probably “dig” this unique terrarium style garden. The Gothic Graveyard Garden comes with plants that are just plain weird. It also comes with garden stakes that are designed like tombstones. These garden stakes are affectionately called the Blood Rock™ and Tombstone Stakes™. This unique indoor gardening product is available from the freaky folks at LiveScience.com.
Friday ~ September 09, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Greenhouse Gardening, Houseplants, Kids | Add Your Comments
Pot Holder for Three Pots
If you like gardening with potted plants, you’ll appreciate this Adjustable Plant Holder with three Pots
which will help you organize and display your potted plants. It is a made from sturdy and weatherproof metal, and adjusts to fit a number of plants. Great for indoor and outdoor use.
Thursday ~ August 08, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Containers and Plant Stands
Gardener’s Supply Company
is a great place to look for a huge variety of containers and plant stands. Container gardens are excellent for those gardeners who have limited space to grow plants. You can also make use of containers and plant stands indoors and in your greenhouse.
Wednesday ~ July 07, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Gardener’s Supply Company
The Gardener’s Supply Company has a huge selection of gardening tools and other goodies for gardeners. You can also take advantage of their sales promotions for summer. Gifts for Gardeners - Gardener’s Supply Company
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Wednesday ~ July 07, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Serious Gardener | Add Your Comments
Gorgeous Begonia Mix
Try out this beautiful begonia mix called the “Flamingo Mix.” It works great in a hanging basket or a planter. Beautiful colors and lasting blooms!
Tuesday ~ June 06, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Greenhouse Gardening, Hard to Find Seeds, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Cool New Greenhouse
DOSS Products has some very cool environmentally friendly products on their website. This company devoted to unique inventions is now offering a nifty new greenhouse they call the Veg-A-Lot™ Insulated Greenhouse. With this unique device, you can grow a ton of plants, even in the worst wintery weather conditions. Dimensions: It’s made from structural aluminum and wood and it’s glazed with Solexx™, a UV resistant twin-wall polyethylene. Looks sturdy and built to last! 
5 feet wide, 8 feet long, and 5 feet tall
Thursday ~ June 06, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Greenhouse Gardening | Add Your Comments
Lee Valley Container Plant Caddy
Anybody who gardens with containers knows what a pain it can be to move your plants around come winter or whenever you need to do some cleaning. However, this plant cart will make things much easier. It’s got two prongs that fit inside the lip of the container so that you can easily pick it up. You can haul containers that weigh up to 110 pounds and that are 30″ tall and 20″ wide.
Tuesday ~ April 04, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Gardening Lifestyle, Greenhouse Gardening, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Greenhouse Buying Tips
Looking to buy a greenhouse? This site dedicated to greenhouses is the perfect place to learn what greenhouse is right for you. Lots of great greenhouse gardening tips, with information on the most popular kinds of greenhouses out there. 
Monday ~ April 04, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Greenhouse Gardening | Add Your Comments
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange is a great place to buy vegetable seeds. You?ll find just about anything here! From tomatoes to grains to Brussels sprouts, they have it all! You can even find heirloom and open-pollinated seeds! They also have a huge collection of great gardening articles. 
Monday ~ March 03, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Greenhouse Gardening, Hard to Find Seeds, Organic Gardening, Serious Gardener, Vegetables | Add Your Comments
US Orchid Supplies
US Orchid Supply is a great place to check out for all your orchid growing needs. This is a store run by orchid experts, so you know that they sell high quality stuff. Check out these high quality growing pots for getting your orchids started.
Sunday ~ March 03, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools, Greenhouse Gardening, Serious Gardener | Add Your Comments
Worm Composting
Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program has begun to offer classes on ecologically sound gardening, and are including classes on worm composting, or vermiculture. Red wiggler worms are a great ally to the home composter. The addition of worms to your compost can really make a difference in compost quality. A quality worm composting bin is a great investment and is an important first step in getting starting working with worms. environment
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Monday ~ February 02, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Greenhouse Gardening, Kids, Organic Gardening, Serious Gardener | Add Your Comments
Hard to Find Orchids
Chesterfield Orchid Company offers spectacular plants at reasonable prices. If you’re a fan of greenhouse gardening or looking to start gardening with orchids, this is an excellent place to start.
Friday ~ February 02, 2006 by kswanson56 Posted in Greenhouse Gardening, Hard to Find Seeds, Serious Gardener | Add Your Comments
