Opening the door to Urban Seed & Flower is a little like opening the lid to a treasure chest except it’s as big as a house and full of magic. Owners Maurice and Michael, highly respected landscape architects, have filled this beautifully renovated building with wondrous objects from their trips throughout Europe [...]
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Green isn’t just a catchphrase
Last year I bought a non-disposable plastic water bottle. The idea was to have a permanent, portable water container – good for home, commute, office, and gym. It worked. Until a coworker schooled me on the horrendous side effects of some plastics – including especially the “No. 7″ plastic my Nalgene bottle was made of. Turns out, not such a great idea. In fact, a bad idea. Very Bad.