Garden & Outdoors Archive

Orchid with Bromeliad

This Orchid with Bromeliad Tropical Ensemble was spotted at Costco.  This combo works well together, as they both need little water, and bright indirect light. The orchid colors noted

Mullally Metal Accent Tables

I feel I’ve seen these Mullally Metal Accent Tables before, but maybe at another store? Anyway, these are lovely, contemporary outdoor accent tables. They are handwoven in a spiral

Steripen Water Purifier System

Get safe drinking water anywhere and anytime with the Steripen Water Purifier System.  It uses UV light to destroy germs – 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.99% or viruses, 99.9% of

Adirondack Chair With Ottoman

UPDATE 02/02/15: Spotted the Adirondack Chair With Ottoman  back in the store, priced at $99.99. Item number 966665. PUBLISHED 04/26/14: Love  this Adirondack Chair with a pull-out ottoman. It’s made

Ridgeway By Kelty Magnetic Door Screen House

Setup a  temporary shelter in your backyard, picnic area, campground, sporting event, etc. with the Ridgeway By Kelty Magnetic Door Screen House. The Screen House features: 11 feet by

Soil Cycle 55 Qt Potting Mix

UPDATE 02/02/15: Spotted the Soil Cycle 55 Qt Potting Mix back in the store, priced at $7.99. Item number 675741.   PUBLISHED 04/24/14: Soil Cycle 55 Qt Potting Mix first

Japanese Maple 24-Inch Box

Besides the #15 containers, we also saw the larger Japanese Maples in 24-Inch Boxes at Costco this past weekend. The red ones were of the Bloodgood variety. I forgot

Japanese Maple Bloodgood

The beautiful 15 gallon Japanese Maple Bloodgood are currently available in the San Jose store. They may be available in other SF Bay Area Costco stores as well. They need

Rocket Farms Organic Heirloom Tomatoes

The Organic Heirloom Tomato plants from Rocket Farms are here! These are much larger than the 3-pack tomato plants we saw last week. They’re in a 1.72 gallon eco pot

Hydrangea

Every spring, we see gorgeous Hydrangea blooms at Costco. This year is no different. There’s no denying that hydrangea blooms are beautiful but they do require regular watering. With