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Gardening 101 Firms Inspiration Shop Travel Our Story Remodelista In Today's Gardenista Daily Stay current with the latest posts from Gardenista each day – in their entirety. In collaboration with: Now Coveting: Purposefully Made Goods for the Garden from Goodee by Gardenista Team Gardening 101: Pink Breath of Heaven by Kier Holmes This edition of the newsletter sponsored by: In collaboration with: Now Coveting: Purposefully Made Goods for the Garden from Goodee by Gardenista Team This just in: Goodee—a Black-owned business, certified B-Corp, and our go-to source for eco-minded, ethically made, cheerful wares for the home—is venturing out of doors with a new collection of purposefully made goods for the garden. The online marketplace, founded by twin brothers Dexter and Byron Peart, is committed to environmental and social change, fair trade, transparent sourcing, waste reduction, and conscious living. We're longtime fans of their "good design meets good purpose" ethos—and the hand-crafted wares they offer by makers and artisans around the globe. Now, their collection of well-designed, responsibly crafted gardening essentials follows suit, with organic cotton aprons; good-looking, made-to-last tools; and artisan-made baskets and planters. Take a look at what we're coveting for our gardens: Above: The Gardening Tool Set ($90) from certified B-Corp Barebones includes a spade, a cultivator, a square hoe, and a pair of shears, all made from durable, made-to-last walnut and stainless steel. Above: The Hori Hori Ultimate & Sheath ($55), also by Barebones, is a handy all-in-one tool for camping, gardening, and outdoor explorations. Inspired by traditional Japanese gardening knives, it includes a double-edged stainless-steel blade, a flat base that doubles as a hammer, and a hook blade for opening bottles and comes with a waxed-canvas sheath. Above: The stainless steel Barebones Large Scissors (left, $28) make precision cuts and can be used with or without gloves, while the Small Scissors (right, $26) are small enough for the tiniest of spaces and stems. Both have an ambidextrous grip. Above: Among Goodee's new candles is the Sweet Sunflower Candle by Kobo ($28), made with eco-friendly soybean wax and a cotton wick. Best of all? It comes in biodegradable seed-studded packaging that can be planted in the garden. Above: A must for potting and working out of doors: The Creative and Garden Apron ($54) by The Organic Company is made from organic, hardy cotton canvas and features five pockets for keeping tools handy. It's available in dark green, clay, and black (shown). Above: We like the colorful, intricately woven Baba Tree Market Basket (left, $100), shown here in orange, ideal for harvesting produce from the garden or trips to the market. It's made by skilled artisans in Ghana, where fair-trade company Baba Tree is invested in the local artisan community. The hand-thrown terracotta Edge Pot Ø15 by Danish brand Skagerak (right, $65) is inspired by ancient Greek-Egyptian craftsmanship. Above: Tools at the ready in the Creative and Garden Apron, shown here in dark green. For much more, take a look through Goodee's new gardening collection. Forward to friend Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Gardening 101: Pink Breath of Heaven by Kier Holmes Pink Breath of Heaven, Coleonema pulchellum Fragrance is such an important component in gardening. Not only does scent perfume the air and lure pollinators but it can conjure nostalgic memories. Honestly, when I see a lovely flower my instinct is to get my nose right in there and sniff. Luckily, fragrance isn't limited to just flowers; foliage can be amazingly fragrant as well—and in Coleonema's case, quite heavenly. I remember the first time I told my son this plant's common name and encouraged him to brush his hand across the soft wispy stems, and then take a smell. After doing so he said with a dreamy smile, "So is this what heaven smells like?" Jeepers, quite a question. I told him I hoped so. To learn more about this heavenly shrub, please keep reading: Above: Coleonema pulchellum's petite pink flowers can bloom from late winter through fall. Photograph by Hans Hillewaert via Wikimedia. Originally from South Africa, Coleonema is an evergreen shrub grows four to six feet tall and about five feet wide. This plant sports fresh-smelling, soft needle-like leaves that produce teeny-weeny starry pink flowers at the tips of the slender branches. The blooming profusion starts in late winter and can continue through the fall! Above: A Magenta Breath of Heaven via Monrovia. Where this attractive shrub shines is in a garden needing year-round interest and structure without a ton of maintenance, or water. Oh, and if  hungry deer are regular visitors, this plant is luckily not appealing to them. Hardy to 20 degrees F, Coleonema is also visually versatile, mingling with a variety of plant styles, from flouncy flowers in a cottage garden to more solid and strict succulents. Above: Coleonema pulchellum 'Sunset Gold' is $16 for a 5-gallon pot at Ricardo's Nursery. There are other Coleonema varieties to chose from to suit your garden needs. There is a compact form that only reaches two to three feet tall and four to six feet wide, and then there is my favorite: 'Sunset Gold', with bright chartreuse foliage and the same ballet slipper pink flowers. This variety grows to two to four feet tall and spreads four to six feet. Last, there is an equally charming white flowering species, Coleonema album, that grows to four to five feet tall and produces an airy cloud effect when in bloom. Cheat Sheet Above: For a smaller version, try Coleonema pulchrum, a dwarf version that grows just two to three feet tall and wide; a 1-gallon pot of it is $8.98 at Plants Express. Coleonema tolerates coastal conditions and salty air; plus, it's wispy and light enough to gracefully move with the wind, so consider adding one or a bunch to a seaside garden. The stems make a stellar and unexpected filler in floral arrangements. Creates an informal small hedge or is perfect massed on a hillside where it gently cascades like a stream. Plant near paths or walkways so visitors who bush up against the soft foliage can appreciate the sweet scent. Perfect for cottage gardens, modern city gardens, coastal gardens, or actually any garden needing year-round interest. Keep It Alive Above: The shrub attracts bees. Photograph by Tracie Hall via Flickr. Plant in full sun. Part shade will do, too, but do know that your plant will just be a bit more loose-looking. Avoid heavy clay soil; well-draining soil is a smart choice. Give this shrub regular water while getting established, then it can stand some dry times. Right after flowering, usually in the late summer, prune this plant for shape and to lightly reduce its size. Pro Tip: Avoid cutting into very old wood and if a severe rejuvenation is needed, it's better to remove the mature one out and plant a new smaller one as Coleonema will not happily bounce back from harsh pruning. Forward to friend Share on Twitter Share on Facebook This edition of the newsletter sponsored by: View email in your browser Forward to a friend Subscribe to a Remodelista or Gardenista Newsletter Update your email profile You have opted to receive this email, but you can always Unsubscribe. Remodelista, The Organized Home & Gardenista are part of Remodelista, LLC