Green over Grey is a Vancouver based company that makes these amazing living walls. They've created a new system that allows the plants to grow vertically without soil and the best part: they have an automatic watering system. They're clean, low maintenance, and the only downside seems to be that they're out of my (and most students') price range.
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| http://greenovergrey.com |
Can't you just imagine this beauty hanging in your living room?
What I love about the lower mainland is the balance between city and nature. You can enjoy the convenience of living in an urban centre with forests and parks just minutes away. These living walls reflect that aspect of Vancouver.
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| http://greenovergrey.com |
2 Amazing examples of urban home meets nature.
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| http://greenovergrey.com |
This kitchen is on my christmas list.
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| http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2011/07/14/from-grey-to-green-the-beauty-of-vertical-gardens/ |
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| http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2011/07/14/from-grey-to-green-the-beauty-of-vertical-gardens/ |
I found a really cool article in the Vancouver Sun about using green walls to fix some of the ugliest buildings in Vancouver. How much better does this chimney look covered in greenery? Now imagine an entire building!
Click here if you want to know more about living walls.
On a smaller scale...
I found this succulent skull at a farmer's market during my trip to Edmonton. I thought it would be a great way to add some green to my apartment. My heart said yes, but my wallet said no. Unfortunately I didn't buy him, but he inspired this weeks DIY Friday project!
What do you think about bringing the outdoors into your home?
