If you don't have a green thumb (like me), you'll find that these gorgeous IV Plant Pots will give you a chuckle. The fibreglass plant pot has an adjustable metal rod that has an I.V. bag attached that can be refilled and regulated to give your plant a daily dose of water.

Found at Vitamin.

This ain't no ordinary soda fizz. When you pop the top of a Flowers in a Can and you add a bit of water and a let a little bit of sunshine in, the seed inside will grow into the flower labeled in the can. Green thumb not included.

Found at Fred Flare for $11 each.

Outdoor Misting Systems are a hit and miss for us. Most of the traditional systems spray a water-heavy mist and then has huge, clunky fans pushing the mist around the air. The result is a soggy experience that during humid days, can make the heat seem more unbearable. The Jetstream IJ Series Outdoor Comfort System (the name could use some work) changes that. Instead of obtrusive fans, the Jetstream system uses a high velocity, high pressure system that pushes water out of a ceramic nozzle at 1000psi, then the JetStream's DNA JetPorts take over and direct the cool air to the desired location at high speeds. The result is a 10-20 degree differential. At the show we noticed a comfortable cool breeze, which got cooler and cooler the longer we stood in the location. The Jetports can be rotated an entire 360 degrees so you can change where the cool breeze goes depending on the requirements for that day. Top that off with an energy star rating and the system feels even cooler (pardon the pun).

The average patio can be outfitted with the Jetstream system for about $4,500 USD.

The three-person operation, Nature on The Rocks, is the perfect example of family-run business. The company creates Italian terra cotta pots that are either hung or placed on a select-grade cypress wood stand. The result is a product that looks natural in any place they are shown, even at a crowded show like the 2008 Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show. Each pot is concepted and designed by Yanice, while Guy works his craftmanship.

Our title sounds a bit ackward does it not? A company using natural wood for furniture is somehow unique? Well, if recent trends are any indication, then yeah, it is. While most furniture companies are using MDF or partical boards, Team7 uses natural solid wood. And instead of finishing the wood off with chemical stains, Team7 uses herbal oils and waxes instead.

It's time we give bedrooms some love and no better way to do it, then with natural wood.

The main draw here is the international patchwork of recycled iron sheet packing reflecting a plethora of products. Each mirror has its own distinct pattern of materials, so every one is unique in its own way. A 17-inch square mirror and a wood composite frame rounds up the design. In total the mirror and frame take up 30 square inches of goodness.

Found at cb2.com

Unlike indoor cleaning robots like the iRobot, the Solar Breeze Skimmer benefits from being outside: it is 100% powered by solar power. And since this robot is exclusively powered by sunlight, you will never have to pay a dime to charge this. Best of all, it makes cleaning your pool easier since you won't need to constantly take it out of the pool to recharge it. Leave it overnight and in the morning it starts doing the work all over again. Such is the life of being a robot.

There is one downfall to the Solar Breeze Skimmer though. The robot does not clean what is in the bottom of the pool, just what is on the surface, so you will still need to use your pool pump for some of the time.

In addition to picking up the garbage, the Solar Breeze Skimmer also contains a chemical dispenser which uses standard pool chemical tablets.

At $450, the Solar Breeze Pool Skimmer does not come cheap, but it will help take care of most of your cleaning duties without taking a toll on your energy consumption.

Solar Electrical Systems has produced the first solar panel for the Prius Hybrid so you can literally drive on sunshine. The panels were created with the idea of increasing the range and efficiency of the hybrid vehicle.




The system collects clean renewable solar energy and utilizes it to charge the supplemental and HV battery pack. The system can produce up to 1200 watt hours per day through the use of solid state electronics (no moving parts). It has an electronic mode range of 20 miles which is more than most Americans use in one day. You can expect it to improve your fuel economy anywhere between 17 and 29%, which is pretty nice with today's outrageous gas prices. The system will function on the HV batteries and once the batteries have been depleted the hybrid system will pick up and go with the electrical mode and internal combustion engine. The solar panels will continually charge the battery pack as long as it is under direct sunlight, giving you wireless power if you will. There is no need to worry about how long your panels will last as they can last up to 30 years, which is more than we can say for most vehicles today.

If you are handy with tools, odds are you can install the system yourself in about 2 to 3 hours, but Solar Electric Vehicles (SEV), the sister company of Solar Electrical Systems, recommends that the system be installed by a professional technician.








Their web site states that the system cost can be recovered in about 3 years since the SEV system grants you the ability to apply for Federal renewable energy tax credits of up to $2,000 or 30% if purchased with a residential solar electrical system. Not sure if that will fly somewhere like Florida where your residential solar electrical system may fly off with a hurricane, but hey it just may be worth a shot.

SEV is also working on the Toyota Highlander, Toyota Rav4 EV, Ford Escape Hybrid, and Dodge Sprinter Hybrid.

Nature and furniture with this wall shelf designed for Every Space Design by Jill Ayers. The shelf is made out of bamboo, with glass flower vases, rubber and steel. The tubes are designed to be easily removed, so you can water the plants/flowers as you need them or you can clean the glass vases a few times a month to keep them spotless.

Price is $600.00

The unique art style of the k studio pillows is what pulled us in. Small clean lines with art resembling characters from Tim Burton movies with a mix of European summer cartoons. Pillows are available in organic cotton, hemp, recycled wool, as well as recycled polyester and of course offered in many different color combinations.

Prices for pillows start at $134 for the smallest size (14") and go up from there, so expect to pay a premium for these guys.