GMG's Friday Find: Send a Living Card This Year!

It's that time of year when some older fashioned holiday traditions begin.  I'm talking about Christmas cards. We love to send them, we love to get them.  If you're looking for something a little different than the standard fare cards, why not consider sending a PostCarden this year.

A winter scene and a Santa's grotto are two holiday themes that let you show and grow with this unique card idea.  The postcarden comes packaged in illustrated card stock, with an inner growing tray, a packet of cress seeds and a cardboard display that opens up into a 3-D scene. 

You have a little oragami fun first, sprinkle the seeds, sprinkle some water and in 10 days you have a living piece of art for your home or office. The grassy herb-like plant will live for about two weeks with minimal care, making it the perfect gift for the brown thumb on your list.

Check out this short video to see how easy the postcarden is to assemble and grow.  This holiday season, send your love with a card that lives on. 

~Peggy

Garden Media Group



GMG's Friday Find: Now That's Sweet!

Did you know that Sweetest Day is right around the corner? Of course you did. If not, and you're wondering what is Sweetest Day, google it.

Looking for a sweet gift for Sweetest Day? Are the 'message in a bottle' or matching underwear gifts just not what you had in mind?  Look no further. Here are a few sweet gifts that are conscientious products from The Growers Exchange, an online nursery whose name has become synonymous with Fair Trade, ethical goods.

For the Writer...writers love a journal to jot down story ideas and musings. These beautiful, handmade patterned hardcover journals ($19.95) are crafted by artisan communities in India. When purchased, a living wage is supplied to keep art in bloom. What writer wouldn't be thrilled to receive a journal already drenched in the creative process.

To help spur literary juices, the Sachet by the Yard ($19.95) offers inspiring scents of lavender or eucalyptus. These full display soothing sachets are hand-crafted by a family in Sonoma Valley and will certainly provide a calming and

inspiring writing environment.

For the Chef... Foodies love all things food, from preparation to consumption. Why not look great while adding a natural, herbal twist to everyday dishes. The Spring Retro Apron ($29.95), crafted by artists in Bali, is 100% Batik cotton. The mixture of patterns result is a shabby-chic apron that's functional and fashionable! This apron will become part of your in-the-kitchen

necessities and endure years of spillage and spattering.  No chef can be without their favorite seasonings and the Salt Sisters Seasoning ($6.95)  is no exception. A wonderful combination of sea salt and Tuscan flavors provides a delicious, Italian-inspired kick to your cooking creations. And good for you too!

For your Zen...Breathe in, breathe out.  We all know the importance of relaxing in everyday life. Relaxation and meditation bring clarity, peacefulness and mindfulness.  Share the power of relaxation with these ethical Fair Trade soothers. The Krishna Mobile ($69.95), a product of India, is a gift for your eyes, ears and soul. Made of recycled glass and metal, this mobile will lift your spirit with the melody of chimes...sit back, relax and get your Zen on!  And for added relaxation, Herbal Bath Salts, Enriched Herbal Soaps and Herbal Lotion ($8.95-$14.95) will sooth your mind and body. Inspired by the French countryside, these fragrant products are sure to be a hit for the Sweetie in your life.

This Sweetest Day, say no to silly gifts and yes to equitable and sustainable Fair Trade products. Now that's sweet!

~Peggy

Garden Media

GMG's Friday Find: Ain't that Swell!

This week's Friday Find is going to keep all of us well-hydrated and very cool! Yesterday after work I got into my car after it had been closed up tight all day and found my water bottle had heated my water to very nice temperature...if I wanted to thaw ice. I was not looking for warm water but for a nice cool drink. That is how today's Friday find happened...

S'well Water Bottle

The description from their website...
The water bottle, re-imagined. Re-engineered. With a stylist. A bulky camping canteen no longer, now a sleek, portable hydration vessel. Not only providing liquids on the go, also a gleaming fashion accessory. All this while saving the planet from plastic waste and providing clean water to those in need.

S’well bottles are elegant and useful. Portable and chic. Double walled, insulated construction allows beverages stay hot for 12 hours or cold for 24. Constructed of the highest quality stainless steel (18/8 food grade), these bottles are non leaching, toxin free, virtually unbreakable, yet lightweight, with a wide mouth to allow for easy cleaning, adding ice cubes and most of all, enjoyable drinking.

Every bottle is non-toxic, non-leaching and BPA free. Plus 10% of sales go to WaterAid, which helps build safe, sustainable water sources for people in Asia and Africa.

This is definitely a great gift for any gardener who spends long hours in the hot sun and is need of a cool one!

-Karen

Garden Media Group