Material Madness

Ipe, Cedar, Granite and Stone.  We are guilty of it too.  As designers, we are all comfortable with what we are most familiar with.  But what if I told you there was an entire world of incredibly unique outdoor materials from which you could chose from when building your outdoor …

It Seems You’re In A Pickle

People have been canning, preserving, and pickling different foods for centuries.  And while seemingly simple, anyone that has ever pickled their own recipes know that there are some necessary steps that must be followed to ensure a successful crop.  While pickling is part science, it is also much an art, with …

Urban Plants

Urban settings are rarely considered an ideal client for any plant.  Throw them up on a roof deck drenched in direct sunlight and surrounded by strong winds and you have yourself an even greater challenge.  Most plants simply can’t handle it.  It takes a special breed (literally).  And today, we …