![]() The Gardener’s Hollow Leg from the company of the same name is one of those “why didn’t I think of that?!” products that stands to make its creator—and stores that sell it—a lot of money. It’s a debris and harvesting bag, made of recycled polyester, that you wear and fill as you go—saving lots of wear and tear on parts that creak. It comes with an attached belt that adjusts to 52 inches, and the bag holds more than 5 gallons. www.thegardenershollowleg.com ![]() This cat birdhouse is one of more than 75 styles of environmentally-conscious birdhouses offered by Bobbo, Inc.—and likely the most-talked-about. It is hand-carved in Indonesia using albesia wood, a fast-growing, renewable resource that won’t deplete the rain forests. Non-toxic paints and finishes add color to the outdoors while providing a safe home for our feathered friends (despite appearances). www.bobboinc.com |
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