Pears and pine

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Nov 26, 2005

Decorate your front door or other sheltered outdoor area with a winter wreath bearing an abundance of faux pears, berries, eucalyptus and pine, plus real pine cones all on a twig base. The 16- inch-diameter Winter's Bounty Wreath (No. 036128 511) is $24.98. Call Lillian Vernon at (800) 545-5426 or visit http:// www.lillianvernon.com.

Wee water garden

A little songbird tops a post holding a pouring bucket to create a gleaming fountain made of Turkish copper. Add your own plants and enjoy a tabletop garden with the relaxing sound of flowing water. The 13-inch-diameter Songbird Copper Water Garden (No. 423293) is $89.95 from National Wildlife. Call (800) 477-5560 or visit http:// www.shopnwf.org.

Growing good luck

Everyone can use a little extra luck. The special kit from RedEnvelope features a 31/2-inch two-tone green ceramic planter, soil and white clover shamrock seeds. It

makes a nice hostess gift for holiday parties. The Luck Garden Growing Kit (No. 173893) is $18. Call (877) 733-3683 or visit http:/ /www.RedEnvelope.com.

A place for peace

A slate plaque with gold lettering spells out "Peace and grace be unto this place," a lovely addition to the garden wall or gate. Custom signs also are available. The 6- by 12-inch Peace and Grace Sign (No. 8659) is $35. Call Charleston Gardens at (800) 469-0118 or visit http://www.charlestongardens.com.

Antique nasturtium

Apricot double blossoms of the antique Margaret Long strain of nasturtium stand out against the deep green of its leaves. A trailing variety, it is nice spilling out of a pot or over a wall. Annie's Annuals is selling Nasturtium tropaeolum Margaret Long for $8 each. Call (510) 215-1671 or visit

www.anniesannuals.com for the online shop or directions to the Richmond gardens.

-- Bonny Zanardi