Best Practices for Container Gardening During a Drought Those of us who garden have seen the effects of the lack of rain, and enjoying our gardens is going to take more work. Longtime Californians have already experienced this kind of shortage and we know the drill. You turn on your shower in the morning, you…
Eye of the Day
Succulent Planters by Mimi
When you visit Eye of the Day Garden Design Center in Carpinteria, you’ll see a lot of things: authentic European and American terra cotta, statuary, fountains, a gift shop full of wonderful books and more. You’ll also see succulent planters designed by Mimi Richardson, whose eye for color, texture and scale has resulted in our…
Brent Freitas Featured on NewHomeSource.com
Brent Freitas, President of Eye of the Day, was recently sought out by NewHomeSource.com for his expertise on garden containers. Interviewed for a story that is now live on the NHS website, Brent provided helpful information on the subject of extending the season by adding heat elements in the garden. In an effort to make…
There’s Just Something About fermob
Over the past umpteen years, I’ve seen more outdoor furniture than I care to name. There are a few standout pieces that have lodged themselves in my brain, and among my favorites is the bistro set by fermob. Simple and elegant, the table and chairs are the fundamental essence of Parisan style. And considering the…
