Father’s Day is just around the corner. Check out some gifts dear old Dad might like. Perfect for new dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and the other father figures in your life. Eye of the Day’s Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016: Troutman Rocking Chairs – Made in the USA, these rocking chairs are perfect for that…
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.
California Garden Designer Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts
Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts Designs Thoughtful and Practical California Gardens In our continued series, Blueprint, that covers the work and projects of landscape and garden professionals, we are happy to count Jennifer Voss of Gardefacts in Santa Barbara, California as one of our most loyal designers. She has been using Eye of the Day as…
The Clay Authority – Debunking the Myth of Impruneta Clay
The Clay Authority – Debunking the Myth of Impruneta Clay If you don’t have a subscription to Garden Design magazine, you really should do yourself a favor and get one. This new issue, Spring 2016, has a beautifully presented article about the legendary pottery artisans of the small hill commune of Impruneta just outside of…
Made in California – Gladding McBean Pottery
Made in California: Gladding McBean Pottery Since 2005, Eye of the Day has carried products from Gladding McBean, the Lincoln, California based manufacturer of not only beautiful glazed artisan pottery, but of terracotta, clay pipes, tile, and much more. Their popular oil jars are best sellers at Eye of the Day and grace gardens and…
Designer Recommendations for the California Garden
What to Plant? The California Garden Checklist Many of the landscape architects, designers and trade professionals that have been frequenting Eye of the Day over the years are now friends and we asked a few of them what plants they like to use and why when designing for their clients. Rick Button of Rick Button…
Garden Recipes: Shrimp and Green Peach Salad
Garden Recipes: Shrimp and Green Peach Salad Stone fruits are in season! Arugula is going wild in the garden! If you have a peach tree, it’s hard to wait for all of them to ripen. We made this for my 92-year old mom and she loved it too. SHRIMP AND GREEN PEACH SALAD Serves 2-4…
