Brent Freitas, President of Eye of the Day, was recently sought out by NewHomeSource.com for his expertise on garden containers. Interviewed for a story that is now live on the NHS website, Brent provided helpful information on the subject of extending the season by adding heat elements in the garden. In an effort to make…
Archives for 2013
There’s Just Something About fermob
Over the past umpteen years, I’ve seen more outdoor furniture than I care to name. There are a few standout pieces that have lodged themselves in my brain, and among my favorites is the bistro set by fermob. Simple and elegant, the table and chairs are the fundamental essence of Parisan style. And considering the…
The Greeks are Back Again: Terra Cotta Pottery
Greek Pottery. Facts: Greece, particularly Crete, has a rich heritage in the art of ceramics, dating back about 12,000 years and passed from generation to generation to the present day. Earth and water are mixed until a workable clay is formed, then slowly the pots and urns are shaped and left to dry before being…
Fall / Winter Hours at Eye of the Day in Carpinteria
We will be closed on Sunday and Monday for the Labor Day weekend. Beginning Labor Day Weekend, we will resume our Fall and Winter hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Closed Sunday We will notify you as our hours change when our annual “Getting Ready for Spring” sale begins.
Quality Meets Quality
Visiting Roger Reynolds Nursery in Menlo Park, California is almost intoxicating. It is two acres of Japanese Maples, perennial and annual bedding plants, fruit trees, roses, and lots of container plants. They carry fountains, birdbaths, pottery and garden care products. This beloved Bay Area nursery, situated in a mystical, one hundred year old redwood grove,…
Garden Books at Eye of the Day
Great ideas come from everywhere. At Eye of the Day we work hard to keep things fresh and interesting and to come up with great ideas to help our customers achieve their perfect outdoor space. One way we do this is to carry what we feel are interesting and informative books and reference materials to…