A Brief History of Fountains at Eye of the Day About twenty years ago, Brent and I had a life-changing meeting with the rep of a company that manufactures concrete garden ornaments. Of course, we didn’t know at the time it was life-changing. If anything, it was more “mystifying” to me. For reasons only apparent…
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.
DIY Project How to Make a Succulent Fountain
DIY: How to Make a Succulent Fountain Looking for a way to add a beautiful and water friendly feature to your garden? We’ve got the perfect garden project for your next weekend outdoors. Here at Eye of the Day, Amelia Richardson, better known as Mimi, takes care of the succulent plantings around the store. An…
Paul Hendershot and Designing with Water Features
When Paul Hendershot and his trusty dog Chief walk through the door, our day at Eye of the Day becomes just that much better. Paul likes to stroll through the store, seeing new products and picking the pieces he wants to show his clients. He’s funny and warm and stiletto sharp. We were looking at…
Garden Recipes: Fresh Basil Ice Cream
Garden Recipes: Fresh Basil Ice Cream How can you NOT want to eat this all summer? Walk out to your herb garden and grab a handful of that basil. The only thing that could make this better would be some fresh basil ice cream to go with it. FRESH BASIL ICE CREAM 2 cups whole…
Why Expensive Pottery for Your Garden?
Why Expensive Pottery for Your Garden? Whether you are a garden enthusiast or if you’re like me and have gardening in your soul, no doubt you are always on the lookout for great pots—not just great shapes and styles but pottery that lasts. English lead containers and Francesco del Re’s pure bronze pots might be…
Garden Cocktails: Daisy’s Tequila Cobbler
GARDEN COCKTAILS: DAISY’S TEQUILA COBBLER 2 oz Silver Tequila .75 oz simple syrup 1 strawberry sliced 6-8 blueberries or blackberries Club soda Instructions: Put the strawberry and simple syrup in a double old fashioned glass and muddle lightly Add tequila Fill glass half way with crushed ice and lightly churn Add layer of blue or…
