Guillaume Bimar, the dynamic son and partner of Vincent Bimar, founding owner of Poterie de la Madeleine, is a proud man. The Anduze Vase, long considered THE representational icon of French pottery is the foundation of his business, which actually produces pottery in a variety of designs and colors at their factory in the community…
Contained in our blog, Eye on the Garden, you will find interviews with garden professionals, landscape architects, designers and contractors discussing topics ranging from water conservation, how they choose a particular planter, to their design aesthetic. We also often include a story on one of our manufacturers or a new shipment that has arrived at Eye of the Day. We like to showcase garden related books in a monthly review and share a seasonal recipe and cocktail. Brent shares his wanderings in and out of his garden and we’re always on the lookout for new topics to discuss in Eye on the Garden.
A Malibu Getaway | Design by Wendy Harper
We recently had the pleasure of photographing a Malibu garden design by landscape architect Wendy Harper. Hidden in a canyon perched on a point overlooking the Pacific, the property owned by Harper’s clients is a perfect weekend getaway. The experience begins on the winding narrow road leading you around a bend where you get your…
Win a Fermob Dining Set
Now that we’re a Fermob “Shop-in-shop” we have a fantastic inventory of the French maker’s beautiful lines, in the full range of colors available. To kick off our Fermob celebration, we’re giving away a cafe dining set (one table and two chairs), available to one randomly chosen entry located anywhere in the continental United States. The…
Moles, Gophers and Other Damned Pests
Unless you live on the second floor (or above) of a townhouse or condo, your garden will probably be plagued at one time or another by some kind of furry pest. Moles and voles are less common in urban areas, but can do serious damage to gardens on the outskirts. Gophers seem to respect no…
Poor Conditions? Grow Tomatoes in Pots
Summer to me means juicy ripe tomatoes (corn and squash also make the menu often, as well). Finally, after months of insipid, tasteless impersonators, there are flavorful, luscious orbs in many shades of green, yellow and red to eat out of hand or include in salads and salsas. Growing up in the central valley of…
Book Worm: The Fruit of Our Labor, or Not
I’m fixing to go blueberry picking with my daughter next week, and there are two reasons. The first is that the lovely little fruits are in season, and since we buy them twice a week in season or out, we’re craving freshies. The second is that I don’t grow fruit. I find fruit intimidating. My…
