Did Ya See?

Ok, you won’t be fighting supervillains with this green power ring, but you will have a cozy neighbor for that green thumb of yours.

Growing Rings are a mix of jewelry and plant, couture and organism. Designed for people in metropolitan areas, the Growing Ring is a chance to take a little bit of greenery with you.…
Read more

Ok, not really by IKEA, but if they did decide to get into the beekeeping business, I’d imagine they might call upon designers like Rowan Dunford.

Dunford wanted to eliminate any fears that might come with starting your own hive, like cost and complexity. Perfect for the beginner, the modern hive is simple and designed for flat-pack shipping and assembly.…
Read more

A charming green gesture you can carry with you all day.  Regrettably, the creator does not include a plant with the necklace, so its actually just a tiny planter on a necklace.  Might be a good DIY project.

Why should your plants stay at home? They help clean the air you breathe, are beautiful, and create a wonderful conversation starter. Carry a sprout, a succulent, or a flower you found on your morning walk. I created the design for the Wearable Planter using modeling software. It is then 3D printed and finished by hand. This planter is made of 3D printed …
Read more

I love the idea of aquaponics, where fish and plants grow in a symbiotic relationship.  The concept has been used on a larger scale to produce significant amounts of edible plants and fish, but this small-scale version is perfect for the home decoration or proof of concept. Video after the cut.

Grow fresh produce right in the comfort of your own home – beans, basil, thyme, baby greens, oregano, mint, parsley, spinach and so many other delicious foods! This closed-loop ecosystem uses the fish waste to naturally fertilize the plants above. In turn, the plants clean the water for your pet fish.…
Read more

I’m not sure efficient this is compared to the practical and modern hives you typically see, but I have to admit it is a beautiful piece of work and integrates elegantly into the setting.

Bar Lavi student at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, developed ‘To-Bee’ terracotta piece that allows beekeeping home since simplified the generation Beehive giving him a friendly format, and a more user-friendly. The project is interesting and fascinating, in-depth research by the life of bees, showing the relationship between bees and humans, and the reasons for his mysterious disappearance of large areas around …
Read more