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An Icy House For A Frozen Economy

by Erin Loechner, Posted Mar 1st 2010

The Ice House Detroit is a art installation with a message.

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Hudson Valley Seed Library

The Prettiest Seeds Return!

by Laura Fenton, Posted Dec 8th 2009

Earlier this year, I wrote about The Hudson Valley Seed Library's Art Packs, heirloom seeds packaged in artist-designed wrappers. For this project, local artists created a painting or drawing for a seed packet.

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Marie Viljoen

For the Love of Figs

by Marie Viljoen, Posted Dec 1st 2009

The most important requirement for a fig tree's fruit production is direct sunlight. All day is best and no fewer than 6 hours. My fig has only ever been "fertilized" with compost in the soil or as a top dressing but conventional wisdom says that garden lime and bonemeal applied in early spring are beneficial for fruit production. Do not over-use nitrogen as it will send all the plant's energy into leaf production.

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Anthropologie's Terrain at Styer's

by Laura Fenton, Posted Sep 21st 2009

Anthropologie has something new up its sleeve.

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Bringing the Indoors Out

by Eugenia Santiesteban, Posted Aug 24th 2009

Here are 5 great ideas for bringing the indoors out.

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Small Plot, Gorgeous Garden

by Eugenia Santiesteban, Posted Jul 22nd 2009

Textile designer, store proprietor, and blogger Michael Devine apparently also has an incredible green thumb.

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Retro Patio Furniture

by Laura Fenton, Posted Jul 6th 2009

Many contemporary companies are manufacturing metal patio furniture clearly inspired by the middle part of the last century. Plus, many of these designs are more affordable than present-day styles. Here are a few of our favorite finds for this summer:

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Lounge In Style

by Laura Fenton, Posted Jul 2nd 2009

Break out the SPF, pour yourself a cold drink and lay out on one of these chaise lounges. We've scoured the market for a range of styles at reasonable price points (plus a couple of splurge-worthy finds). Whether you're looking for a 21st century lounger or a classic chaise, we've got the goods to get you napping.

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