
Oysters on the Farm
Bird Haven Farm isn’t exactly on the ocean. So how can I have oysters in my collection if I'm only making things that grow, fly, or swim on the farm? Well, I cheated a tiny bit. We just love Oysters!!.. and we get them from o...
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Bonkers for Blackberries
There's something magical about wandering through the untamed outer edges of our farm, where we let everything get into a big tangle. Among the weeds, there are treasures. The blackberries! I go bonkers for blackberries....
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This Photographer Captures the Most Moving Portraits of the World's Gardens
Now is exactly the right time to pay close attention to the work of photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo.The Brooklyn-based artist focuses on flowers and other earth wildscapes, many of which, we know, are disappearing. What she surfac...
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Q&A: New York Dog Walker Distracted by Nature
Every now and again, Janet Mavec knocks on the door of a fellow New York nature lover for a good old-fashioned sit down. Our latest crush is on Margot Guralnick, the woman behind @margotgur. Name: Margot Guralnick Provenance...
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The Best Garden Tools
Now that you're fully immersed in your garden, you might want to know the tools of the trade. Here’s what garden experts say they can’t live without. Continue reading
Pisces Alert: Your Astrological Guide to Jewelry
Pisces alert. Their birthday season is upon us, and you probably know one. They're social. They are also allegedly the most developed sign of the Zodiac. I say this not as a Pisces but as a friend of one. She insists this is ...
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Floral Expectations: 350 Flowers
Flower farmer, I am not. Flower hobbyist, I am. I recycle dog-food cans, pull dribs, drabs and drama from my garden, and arrange sweet bouquets for the farmers market. That is, until this past summer when the trajectory of my relationship with flowers changed. Ready for a little flora fairytale?How I grew 350 flowers for my niece's wedding. Continue reading

Beautiful Handcrafted Jewelry for your loved ones
Handmade jewelry has been a wardrobe "treasure" for decades. You should own at least one item of handmade jewelry, whether it's the only type of jewelry you buy or maybe something you scooped up on vacation. What is it about...
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The Power Couple of Plants: Ken Druse and Louis Bauer
View of garden in the fall from the house The Power Couple of Plants Why hello garden role models! When Ken Druse and Louis Bauer said “yes” to our request for their gardening secrets, we wet our plants. The two are...
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Our Best Nature Inspired Jewelry Picks For 2022
When looking for inspiration for jewelry, nature is the best place to turn to! Some of the most beautiful art pieces come from natural scenes and landscapes, and jewelry is no different. It is easy to fall in love with trends...
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The Peace Dove is Back
The Peace dove was my very first piece of jewelry I designed. The inspiration came to me as I was looking at our bird feeder with the doves every morning that week. It was right after 9/11 had happened and we were a...
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