Décor & Gifts
SoundSations Bluetooth Speakers
Echo Valley
Combining form and function, Echo Valley brings the auditory experience to our outdoor living spaces with their new SoundSations™ outdoor Bluetooth speakers! The Landscape Rock and Pagoda Lantern speakers (pictured) are cast from weather-resistant polystone and come with waterproof components. The Pagoda Lantern has a standalone lighting function, making it enjoyable to view at night even when music isn’t being played through it. Both models are compatible with virtually all Bluetooth-enabled devices and come with a USB charging cord and AC wall charger with integrated USB port. The SoundSations speakers are light and portable, making them enjoyable to use inside the home in addition to outside.
www.echovalley.comG-50 Colored Lamp
Winterland Inc.
The G-50 colored lamp is used for gazebos, patios and trees as well as pavilions. The G-50 is an LED lamp approximately 2 inches in diameter and uses less than 0.40 Watts. The lamp can be installed with traditional cord sets of C-9 based socket wire. The colored light can be purchased in warm white, pure white, blue, green, red, yellow, purple and pink. This will allow the consumer to dress the occasion in any color.
www.winterlandinc.comAmerican-Made Wood Signs
VJ Studio
100% American-made wood signs for all seasons. Home and garden selections starting at $3.95. Uniquely handmade and distressed pine signs, perfect for the garden and seasonal market. VJ Studio features hundreds of sayings in all genres.
www.vjstudiosigns.comFeatherock Boulders
Featherock
Featherock is unique among natural quarried stones. It can be shaped with common tools. It works easily. You can chip, saw, drill or carve Featherock. In colors of striking silver grey and rich charcoal, this lightweight, durable stone is the practical favorite of do-it-yourself gardeners. Make your own waterfall with a single large boulder in a basin, cluster several boulders, group as a wall, or arrange in streams or flower and plant beds.
www.featherock.comTexas Butterflies
Texas Butterflies
These extremely colorful, high-quality and decorative Texas Butterflies can be used as landscape ornaments to brighten a fence, porch, patio, garden or a tree in the yard. Made from thick, long-lasting, non-fading polycarbonate and printed with commercial grade glitter and inks. Easy assembly and installs with two provided screws. Available in three styles, two sizes (12-inch to 24-inch wingspans) and seven brilliant color combinations. Family owned and operated. Made in the USA.
www.txbutterflies.comHandmade Garden Lantern
Beyond Borders
Made from recycled steel oil drums, this hanging lantern is handcrafted by artisans in Haiti under fair trade standards. It is 14 inches tall and the base is five inches square, with a hinged door and latch. Multiple holes in bottom for drainage. Varnished for outdoor and indoor use. Each is signed by the artist.
www.beyondbordersfairtrade.comLED Poinsettia Flower Ground Mount
Winterland Inc.
The light-up Poinsettia Flower stands 4 feet tall. It is made up of 3/8-inch steel frames and 18 gauge wire. The frames are powder coated in white. Lit with LED retrofit bulbs.
www.winterlandinc.comFeatherock Garden Planters
Featherock
Featherock Planters that are displayed with plants, succulents or herbs are a sure-fire item your customers will covet. Each volcanic stone is hand-picked and drilled with a 4- or 6.25-inch hole, ideal for container gardening or for planting directly into the stone. Each one has a drain hole and the stone is chemically neutral. Featherock planters are a natural home to just about any kind of plant.
www.featherock.comGardening Gear
Dragonfly Hollow
Wholesale Fairy Gardens
Our special attention to detail is what Wholesale Fairy Gardens is all about. From the tiny dragonfly door knob to the metal fence surrounding the porch, Dragonfly Hollow is that magical house your customers will want in their garden. Also included are pre-drilled holes in the porch so your fairies with picks can stand along the railing. Come see Dragonfly Hollow and our other enchanted cottages during the Atlanta Gift Mart January 12-19, 2016, or visit our website.
www.wholesalefairygardens.comAlex’s Big Break handcrafted pewter figure
Terra Folk
Terra Folk are “quirky little folks” for terrariums and miniature and tabletop gardens. Original handcrafted pewter cast figures are hand painted by artisans in the United States. Each is made with a unique stem (patent pending) for support in all types of terrain. With 16 “folks” available, the line features tiny people doing ordinary yet amusing activities. Pictured here is “Alex’s Big Break,” a 1-inch figure (not including the 3/4-inch stem.) All are customizable with light and dark skin colors and varying hair colors.
www.terra-folk.comFairy Gardening
Fairy Escape
Wholesale Fairy Gardens
This whimsical house will put a smile on everyone’s face. The Fairy Escape is another example of the attention to detail that Wholesale Fairy Gardens is known for. From the fairies dancing above the door to the gnome sneaking down the chimney, these are a few of the unique details making this house one of a kind. Fairy Escape is the perfect size for any miniature garden! It is 7 ¼ inches tall by 5 inches long by 3 ½ inches deep.
www.wholesalefairygardens.comSloggers “Poppies” Collection
Principle Plastics
This fall (October 2015) Sloggers celebrated their 67th anniversary. That is 67 years of making “Made in USA” waterproof footwear. They celebrated by releasing a special “Poppies” Collection to remember where they have been and to celebrate many years to come walking in fun and comfortable waterproof footwear. The Poppies Collection is available in rain boots and garden shoes sizes 6 through 11.
www.sloggers.comThe Roo Apron
The Roo Apron
The Roo is an apron that includes a pouch for gardeners to help carry vegetables, weeds, tools and other materials while gardening. The pouch includes a cylinder chute, allowing gardeners to deposit collections of the garden’s bounty or weeds without messy fallout. Simply stuff the weeds/deadheaded flowers in the pouch as you go and empty when you are finished. Adjustable cotton straps fit any size and are designed to fit over the shoulders rather than the neck to provide all-day comfort. The Roo is machine-washable and made from industrial-strength cotton. The nylon pouch is water-resistant and has plastic hooks to allow for easy release of materials inside of the pouch.
www.rooapron.comGrow
Big Bag Bed
High Caliper
The “Big Bag Bed” makes raised bed gardening easy. No assembly required, just unfold the bed, fill with soil and plant. The “Big Bag Bed” is constructed of the same durable aeration fabric as our “Smart Pots,®” is weatherproof and lasts for years. The circular bed measures 50 inches across and the center can be reached from any position; the walls are 12 inches high, hold ½ cubic yard of growing mix and have 13.5 square feet of growing area. The porous fabric warms quickly in spring, releases excess heat in summer, provides excellent drainage and air root prunes for better, more efficient root systems. Expect at least three to five years use with the Big Bag Bed. Manufactured in the USA.
www.BigBagBed.comFertilome® Weed-Free Zone
Voluntary Purchasing Group
The go-to weed killer in our product line. It is a broadleaf, post-emergent weed killer that kills 80 of the toughest broadleaf weeds in lawns. The Weed-Free Zone line is proven for cool weather performance (40 degrees to 85 degrees), is fast acting and rainfast in three hours. Excellent for tough weeds including Virginia buttonweed, wild violet, thistle, dandelion, spurge and ground ivy. Available as a concentrate, ready-to-spray and a ready-to-use.
www.fertilome.comMini Sunburst Complete Light System
Hydrofarm
Available exclusively from Hydrofarm, the Mini Sunburst Complete Light System is available in two budget-friendly versions to suit different growing situations: 100W with MH lamp and 150W with HPS lamp. The Mini Sunburst is super quiet, lightweight and compact, and hangs easily with the included hangers. Both lamps have E-26 medium base sockets. The Mini Sunburst Complete Light system is CSA-certified and comes with a two year warranty. With its highly- reflective hammertone finish, the Sunburst system is a shining value.
www.hydrofarm.comEasy Bloom Pad
Bloom Pad North America
Easy Bloom Pads were developed with a new generation of gardeners in mind who want planting to be fast and easy. They are biodegradable paper pads that contain flower bulbs that are pre-spaced and do not need to be adjusted. Customers can simply drop the pad into a hole. Bloom pads are also ideal for containers.
www.bloompad.comBotanica Collection containers
Landmark Plastic
Designed to appeal to novice Millennial gardeners, veterans and everyone in between, Landmark’s new Botanica Collection is made for container gardens, combination planters, patios and houseplants. With 16 designs that match several styles (from Beachcomber to Tiffany) and colors (from rich, chocolate brown and cappuccino, to martini olive and slate), all Botanica pots feature a textured, matte finish. Optional finishes are also available, such as high-gloss, wipe-on/wipe-off painting for an antique look and custom colors. Pictured is the Beachcomber series. The Botanica Collection also includes the Zen, Garden Weave, Tiffany and several other series.
www.landmarkplastic.comLittle Crop Circle for pots
Little Crop Circles
The Little Crop Circle is designed to sit in the center of any size garden container 20 inches and larger. Once situated in the pot on a bed of soil, soil is backfilled around the wall of the Little Crop Circle creating a ring of soil between the wall of the Little Crop Circle and the pot. Water is directed horizontally, soaking the soil ring instead of running off to the sides of the pot. Gardeners can set larger plants an equal distance apart. Little Crop Circles not only use less space to grow more plants but use significantly less water as well.
www.littlecropcircles.comSavannah Elevated Garden Rain Saver
Good Ideas Inc.
The 50-gallon, colonial styled Savannah Elevated Garden Rain Saver features a full one cubic foot of self-draining planting space on top, and two brass spigots allow for hose hookup that will use every drop of water, or a tall bucket can be filled from the side. A meshed screen blocks debris from entering the water supply. The top compartment acts as a planter space and also self-drains when excess water is present. The strong, regal lines and flat back design make the Savannah ideal for placing next to the home, patio or along pathways. The Savannah Elevated Garden Rain Saver is constructed of thick, durable polyethylene with an exterior appearance of a classic colonial planter box. The Savannah measures 31.5 inches by 19.5 inches by 24.25 inches, weighs 25 pounds, is available in gray and is made in the USA.
www.goodideasinc.comSprout Pencil
Sprout
The Sprout pencil is a sustainable pencil that can be planted after use. This is done by replacing the eraser with a special seed capsule. The seed capsule is water soluble, making the pencil simple to plant after use. When planted and watered, the pencil grows into herbs, vegetables and edible flowers. Available in 12 varieties, ranging from basil to green pepper to marigold.
www.sproutworld.comUpstart Garden Mat
Hydrofarm
The Upstart Garden Mat™ is an all-in-one garden kit designed to make growing fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers as easy as possible. It consists of a 6 to 4 foot BPA-free mat printed with a colorful garden layout and 14 designated areas for planting the included “seed balls.” The 65 non-GMO seed balls included with the Upstart Garden Mat™ represent 14 plant varieties in all: tomatoes, spinach, chard, jalapeños, carrots, basil, chives, bell peppers, onions, “salad bowl,” radish, kale, beets and marigolds.This is a great kit for introducing children to gardening, and is also perfect for gardeners who want to maximize small spaces. It’s also water-wise, reducing water use by up to 70 percent.
www.hydrofarm.comFertilome® Weed-Out Pro Turf Lawn Fertilizer, 13LB and 26LB
Voluntary Purchasing Group
25-0-4 Analysis with trace elements of Trimec® and Dimension®. Fertilome® Weed-Out Pro Turf Lawn Fertilizer is a proven broadleaf weed killer and offers pre-emergent crabgrass control. Feeds the lawn, kills dandelions and stops crabgrass germination in one easy application. Controls over 250 broadleaf weeds while stopping germination of crabgrass, Poa annua and other grassy weeds. Fertilome® is a brand you can trust, and only found in your local independent retail stores.
www.fertilome.comNature
Water bowl with Clamp
Birds Choice
Birds need water in winter! Birds Choice manufactures a heated bird bath that can be deck-mounted as shown or in two different pedestal versions. The 20-inch bowl is thermostatically controlled and has a 4-year warranty. The deck clamp can be attached to the holder vertically or horizontally. Easy to clean and made in the USA by Birds Choice. 125.6 Watts. Buy as a set or in component parts. Bowls are available in Black, Olive Green and Bay Wave White.
www.birdschoice.comThe GreenBird Nesting Material Box
GreenBird
Most bird enthusiasts provide feathered friends with food, water and shelter. Why not help them build their nests, too? The GreenBird Nesting Material Box contains 100 percent alpaca fleece for birds to line their nests with and the nesting box comes in an easy-to-make kit.
www.greenbirdhouse.comPatio
Protective Fire Pit Cover
Treasure Garden
The Protective Fire Pit Cover line from Treasure Garden will expand for 2016 with the addition of five new designs made with breathable and water-resistant fabric. The five designs within the Chat/Fire Pit Collection cover a variety of size options to fit the most popular fire pit models. Round protective covers in the collection are available in 42 inch and 54 inch sizes. A 48-inch square cover as well as two rectangular models are also available. Rectangular designs include a 50-inch-by-30-inch and a 58-inch-by-38-inch.
www.treasuregarden.comBrazelBerries Perpetua
BrazelBerries
BrazelBerries Perpetua is a true double-cropping blueberry that sets one crop of fruit in mid-summer and then flowers and fruits a second time to provide ripe fruit in the fall. The leaves are dark green, somewhat shiny, and curly or twisted in the spring and summer, turning to deep reds and greens in the winter Perpetua has smallish berries that are mild and sweet. It will grow 4 to 5 feet tall with an upright, vase shaped habit in zones 4-8. Available spring 2016.
www.brazelberries.comEclipse Sectional with Fire Pit
Pride Family Brands
The Eclipse Collection offers an angular frame design and floating seat. Multiple aluminum bands and sleigh-style legs are engineered into the Eclipse’s contemporary style. Sling dining as well as traditional and sectional deep seating are available in this collection. Deep seating is enhanced with the addition of sectional pieces and finishes are available in platinum and jasmine. Finishing the design are durable tailored cushions or quick-drying sling seating.
www.pridefamilybrands.comTools
Weed Dragon
Flame Engineering
The Weed Dragon® propane torch kit is perfect for naturally controlling weeds around the home, in gardens or in the yard. It also works great to eliminate the freeze/thaw effect on those winter days. When the sidewalk or driveway has been cleared, use the Weed Dragon® to first melt the thin layer of snow, then sweep the moisture to the side and continue to dry the affected are, eliminating the freeze/thaw effect.
flameengineering.comDura-Bench Original and Ultra Plastic Bench Tops
Southwest Agri-Plastics
Southwest Agri-Plastics is proud to offer Dura-Bench Original and Dura-Bench Ultra plastic bench tops. All Dura-Bench products are engineered to replace wood, wire and expanded metal on greenhouse benches at a comparable price. The non-porous polypropylene plastic material eliminates rot, cracks, splinters, rust and sharp edges that are found on other types of bench tops.
www.swapinc.comMini-Dragon
Flame Engineering
The Mini-Dragon™ offers an opportunity to use flames for natural weed control. It’s effective, with extreme convenience and portability in eliminating weeds safely without chemicals. The Mini-Dragon™ is powered by clean burning propane from a small 14 oz. to 1 lb. propane cylinder (not included), providing up to 1 ½ hours of flaming time. Ideal for spot weeding or thawing small, iced-up areas.
flameengineering.comJoseph Bentley Weeding Knife
Joseph Bentley Traditional Garden Tools
The Joseph Bentley Weeding Knife is made from polished stainless steel and Forest Stewardship Council-certified oak. The knife is made for lifting out weeds, digging up moss and other unwanted plants between paving stones, and generally reaching tight spots inaccessible to most other tools. The sharp, scythe-shaped blade allows for digging deep in the cracks and joins of the pavement by reaching beneath rocks and other garden presences and lifting out offending weeds by the roots.
www.josephbentleyus.comLawn Jaws Weed Puller
Lawn Jaws
The teeth in the Lawn Jaws weed puller are about four times deeper than those on needlenose pliars and are designed to grasp the root of the weed. The slotted jaws allow mud and debris to escape the jaws, reducing clogging from soil build up. This makes for a consistent approach to weed pulling, The Lawn Jaws are built with a soft, slip-resistant grip and rust resistant, stainless steel with a chrome finish.
www.lawnjaws.comMini Water Reel 1000 Series
Cadman Power Equipment
These compact irrigation travelers (or water reels) come with computer inputs and are packed with Cadman’s proprietary iWater technology. Cadman minis have a wide variety of uses from watering gardens and estate lots; sports field irrigation and artificial turf cooling; industrial and arena dust suppression; engineered footing for equestrian events; and cemetery irrigation. Cadman Mini Travellers use the iWater Mini controller coupled with an electric drive system for enhanced accuracy. The electric motor drive does not rely on water pressure to retrieve the hose, reducing the need for high pressure at the inlet, and allowing for retrieve rates as low as 1 inch per minute and as high as 130 inches per minute regardless of flow rate or available pressure.
www.cadmanpower.comWater Savers
28” Wrap Around Container
Eckert’s Greenhouse & PerennialsThis container has the same water-saving abilities, easily removable liner and durability as their other hanging baskets: the 23” H2O Labor Saver and the 16” Weekender. The 28” Wrap Around may be used as a wall-mounted container by using half of the container. Optional iron cage available.
www.eckertsgreenhouse.comIrrigation Mat System
WaterPulse
The irrigation mat system developed by WaterPulse is designed to cut water usage and regulates water flow to enhance plant health and reduce product loss. It is also intended to cut down on time employees must spend on watering plants.
www.waterpulse.comWind Chimes
Recycled Glass Chimes
Bottle Benders
Add a little jingle and a lot of pizzazz to your shop this spring with Bottle Benders’ recycled glass bottle chimes! Each chime is made in the USA by artisans who care. The Solar Chaos chime (pictured) is 8 inches by 24 inches, making it a great size for a porch or garden. The gentle chiming adds a relaxing element wherever it goes.
www.thebottlebenders.comGraduation Chime
Woodstock Chimes
Woodstock’s Graduation Chime, new for winter 2015, is made of cherry finished ash wood and features six silver tubes tuned to the opening notes of Sir Edward Elgar’s “The Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1.” The chime comes in a gift box and has a removable windcatcher for easy customization.
www.woodstockchimes.comThe Nashville®
Music of the Spheres
The Nashville®, a Music of the Spheres original composition, encompasses the complexities of the major seventh and ninth intervals of the pedal steel guitar. It evokes the serenity of a peaceful Highland Rim sunset.
www.motschimes.comDragonfly Bell
North Country Wind Bells
“Haunting Sounds, Magic Memories®” are echoed with the beautiful sounds of bell buoys on the ocean waters, Great Lakes and mighty rivers. Made in Maine USA, a proud green company! View, hear and purchase our wind bell series in authentic and unique designs including the simplistic elegance of the black wind bells as shown below, plus designs which include Wilderness, Lighthouse and Nautical lines with wholesale purchasing available on line!
www.NorthCountryWindBells.comExplore the December 2015 Issue
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