Jan. 2010: Shopping List For Gardeners

Author: Nancy Erdmann

Issue: January, 2010, Page 184

TWO FOR ONE
The U CAN Watering System is an all-in-one watering/fertilizing can made with post-consumer recycled plastic. The 2-gallon container features a waterproof storage compartment that holds up to 4 cups of fertilizer—soluble, dry or liquid. A 31-day reminder dial makes it easy to determine when it’s time to feed your plants. Find it at theucanbrand.com.

CITRUS SAVER
Help keep hungry birds away from fruit trees with the Bird Irator from Invent-
Help. When hung from a tree, the stainless steel disc sways with the wind, setting off a reflective shine that deters birds. Hang one or more when fruit starts to ripen; then remove when the fruit season is over. To purchase, log on to inventhelpstore.com.

ARTFULLY DIFFERENT
Wanting to create a metal flower that is hard as steel but soft on the eyes, Mayer, Arizona, artist Cody Schroeder handcrafted this 24"-high flower from metal and recycled rebar. The piece is finished with a pewter acid wash to produce an aged look. To order, call (602) 460-8012, or to view other products by the artist, log on to boxpots.com.

Photo by David B. Moore

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