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MICROGREENZ

Micro greens have been a favourite of professional chefs in recent years, adding that extra finish to meals with freshly sprouted and grown mini vegetable seedlings. But now they are availlable to grow and use in our own kitchens with the MicroGreenz kit.

The complete MicroGreenz kit, which  has been launched on Kickstarter,  uses its “Veg-Ledge” to turn your window into a tiny garden space, growing a regular supply of mini veg,

"MicroGreenz are veggie shoots grown from seed for 10 days in your window, clipped and eaten. These sassy little seedlings add a burst of intense flavors, vivid colors and crisp textures that transform any meal into a nutrient-packed gourmet experience."

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microgreenz/window-grown-super-nutritious-mini-veggies-in-10-d

SELF WATERING HERB POTS

From the well known designer Eva Solo come these really stylish self watering herb pots. Behind the frosted glass is a wick and reservoir system that keeps the herb plant with sufficient water.

Available in two sizes: 11cm & 13cm  From £30

THE PERCH BENCH

The Perch bench is made from solid redwood from sustainable plantations. Made in Shropshire, UK, it has a contemporary rustic design that makes it spot on for a modern yard.

Simple self-assembly. The Perch is treated with a water based, non-toxic, low VOC wood treatment.

£195.00    www.twenty-twenty.co.uk

 

ANDREA AIR PURIFIER

 

The Andrea Air Purifier uses house plants to help clean your living space. A small near-silent face pulls polluted air into the filter system where it is filtered by the plants leaves and roots. The air is then fed back into your room cleaned.

Its very cost effective using very little power and as plants are used needs no replaceable filters - and its rather stylish.

www.andreaair.com

FOLD POTS

The Fold Pot not only looks stylish but also solves the problem facing all non-gardeners - when to re-pot your plants. The Fold Pot is flexible so grows along with the plant it contains, starting small with a seedling or plug plant and then can be unrolled as the plant matures.

Designed by Emanuele Pizzolorusso it is made from silicone and available in terracotta, white and black.

www.pizzolorusso.com

 

VOGELI BIRD FEEDER

Made from 16oz solid copper the Vogeli Bird Feeder is not only amazingly stylish but lasts a lifetime. The copper will in time slowly age with a green patina.

It is not only stylish but also practical as the spiral roof keeps the feed dry while there are drainage holes in the feed tray.

Designed and handcrafted by Vasse and Peg Vaught in Virginia, USA.

www.housetohome.co.uk   

THUNDER TRAMPOLINE

More like a garden sculpture then a trampoline but this is the Vuly Thunder Trampoline from Australia.

It also has the best bounce of any domestic trampoline, using leaf springs instead of the normal coil, whilst the safety net is held by posts well away from the bounce area.

Forget the plants and garden furniture just make room for this in your yard!

www.vulytrampolines.co.uk/thunder

 

 

BUBBLES

 

Designed by Frederic Richard and Pierre-Stephane Dumas, the CasaBubble is the perfect transparent inflatable module to while away summer days and nights.

They are very friendly to the enviroment leaving little impact behind just select your spot and inflate.

www.casabubble.com

LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW HIT TROILLUS

Launched at the Chelsea Flower Show last month, Troillus Dancing Flame is going to be available to buy in garden centres next spring.

It is a perennial that has bright orange flowers held on sturdy upright stems. Likea a moist soil in sun or part shade. Should make a good container plant with wow factor as it continually flowers through the season.

 

 

 

LAMINATE AND MDF CREATE AN AMAZING BENCH

 

Paying homage to the Memphis Group designs of the 1980's this laminate and MDF bench uses bold pattern and bright yellow.

It is designed by Kelly Behun and is part of her Neo Laminati Collection.

Maybe not suitable for leaving outdoors but would be a real wow factor to take into the yard on a summers day.

www,kellybehun.com