Design: ClearlyHerban Garden
Materials: Cell Cast Acrylic; Powder Coated Zinc
Designer: Lesli Ott
"The ClearlyHerban Garden was inspired by a small, urban space and a very curious cat. This cachepot mounts to a vertical surface, such as a window frame, and allows your herbs or other potted plants to be placed above windowsills or away from children and pets. Once mounted, plants can be placed in multiple positions simply by swiveling the arm."
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"With the nudge of a finger, the container rotates up to 360 degrees ensuring all plants can receive equal sunlight. The container can also be easily lifted from the arm and placed on a flat surface, such as a kitchen counter, for ease of plant care and use. Barely visible openings on its longest sides allow you to incorporate something personal into the final design.
The openings accept panoramic-sized photos or other 4x12 inch artwork and protect the artwork from the elements inside. A tiny thumb notch at the bottom corner of each opening allows you to change artwork as often as you like. Each container is handmade by an acrylic craftsman. Art inserts featured here are by M. Bolton Art, LLC. A selection of the artist’s inserts will also be made available with the product. Less expensive solid-colored versions of the product (sans insert openings) are also planned. Patent pending and price @ $79."
Designer: Lesli Ott
Link: clearlyherban.com
Location: New Haven, CT
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This is absolutely wonderful. So useful and practical, innovative and original. On top of that, it can be customized for each home. I would like several so that I can deck out my windows without blocking my dog's view outside.
Swooning for this one - the perfect blend of function and form. Its such a classical design it will always look good, no matter what the decade.
Love that it lifts off and swivels - makes indoor herb growing so easy - bet you could do cactus farm in there and great way to display pics too.
Love it!
Fantastic idea! Great for homes with curious kitties.
I want this now!!!
I love this idea, I would certainly put them in my place.
Great idea! I want one.
Nice!
This is a great idea. Truly inspired.
What a Great Idea Indeed. I can use this in various locations at the house.
This is exactly what I need in my kitchen!
Great idea! Though I think I'll wait for the cheaper solid color ones.
Fantastic design!
Nice idea but they never met my cats! Four of my six beauties could jump to the planter unless it was placed MORE than 6' off the floor. Yes, meezers are nosy AND agile.
Exactly what I need! Now!
Simple but stunning!
Three stars for the idea, one star for the price and dinky size = two stars.
I like the art on pics 1&3 a lot, also the 360 degrees thing - but the price is ridiculous indeed.
This has got everything I'm looking for - form, function, easy to use, and doesn't take up much space. Love it! Can't wait to order one - when are you going to start exporting to New Zealand??
Cell cast acrylic is a museum quality material. It is not a cheap plastic. Also, it says that each container is handmade. Given that, I think the price is very reasonable.
A wonderful idea!
love the look and the practicality. beside the cost of materials and production, the price reflects the segment of the market that the seller is aiming for... I see this as a 'moderate vanity' piece :-)
I have one curios cat too. Excelent idea. :)
This is great for anyone, and would really cheer up a nursing home room, too!
The Clearly Herban Garden by Lesli Ott is a terrific idea and is made of the best quality materials. The consumer will enjoy it for years of service.