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For lovers of Longwood Gardens, this limited-edition ornament designed by Christopher Radko says it all. It depicts Longwood's conservatory and was hand-crafted in Poland.
Is there a gardener around who doesn't like dragonflies? (As a Peace Corps volunteer in Korea some years ago, I learned that in the Korean language, "helicopter" is a compound word: "dragonfly airplane.") Quite appropriate. Anyway, these stakes are made of copper, galvanized wire and glass — almost three feet high, installed. A whimsical touch for any garden bed. From Gardener's Supply.
A new take on the color wheel, how about a vegetable wheel from the Chicago Botanic Garden? It explains cool and warm weather crops & offers advice on sun requirements and harvesting schedules. Herb wheel also available.
Indoors on a cold day, this lovely paperweight commemorating the 50th Anniv. of the Missouri Botanic Garden's climatron will remind you of the outdoors and all the wonderful things that go with it.
Finally, fromt the Kinsman catalogue, trowels from India with an edge that can be sharpened, so they can be used for cutting or scooping. Sounds quite useful. In three sizes, and a color that won't get lost on the ground.
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