Shopping
For the Garden
Your garden is your sanctuary, so it should be just as stylish as your home. This summer, playful and vibrant gardening tools and accessories make a well-received appearance


Painted Wheelbarrow  Store prop courtesy Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville, (425) 483-5000.

Pot  Small beveled-edge pot in aqua, $44.95, and hydrangea, $28.95, at Ravenna Gardens, 2580 N.E. University Village, (206) 729-7388.

Rain boots  Grass-print, $43.99 at City People’s Garden Store, 2939 E. Madison St., (206) 324-0737.

Watering can and tools  Metal watering can, $24.99, Radius Transplanter, $16.99, and Radius Pro Transplanter, $44.99, at Swanson’s Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., (206) 782-2543.

It doesn’t take much to make a garden lover want to get her hands dirty, but the warm summer months are an inspiration to us all. Brilliant blooms, sweet berries and flavorful vegetables—this is the time to enjoy the riches of a beautiful season. These colorful products from local retailers will help you dig in the dirt (even if it rains).



Good Scents
Enjoy the sweet smells of Brazilian andiroba, citronella, rosemary and thyme in your backyard; tube of 50 cones and ceramic burning dish, $12.99 at Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville, (425) 483-5000.

Happy Plants
Self-watering pots designed by Karim Rashid for the busy modernist; $12.95–$19.95 each at Clover House, 900 Lenora St., Ste. 140, (206) 624-0150.
Bucket of Love
Load up weeds, tools, plants or even kids’ toys in a durable, flexible tub. Medium Tubtrug in Orange, $15.99 at Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville, (425) 483-5000.