by Christine Gibbs

From the Planet to You

SCHOOL’S OUT

Fossil aficionados call this 50-million-year-old collection of knightia eocaena from the Green River formation in Wyoming a Mass Mortality Plate. Available at fossilera.com.

RAISING THE BAR

Glycerin-based Dead Sea Salt Rub Soap helps to lather off toxins and circulate positive energy. Available at origins.com.

OLD SALT

This hand-carved Himalayan Salt BBQ Plank holds heat for meat off the grill…or cold for your eat-in sushi.  Available at uncommongoods.com.

SQUARE DEAL

Unique pieces like this Natural Teakwood End Table by Pacific Northwest furniture retailer Moe’s can now be purchased in New Jersey through a Hoboken retailer.  Available at battagliashome.com.

Jewelry from the Earth

WALL FLOWERS

The Recycled Succulent Living Wall Planter Kit helps you “get your Spring on” all year ’round. Available at uncommongoods.com.

SEED OF AN IDEA

The Mamani Necklace features hand-washed seeds from South American rainforests, sun-dried to seal in their naturally vibrant colors. Available at greenolastyle.com.

ROLLING STONES

Designer Jenny Hoople scours riverbeds for natural materials to create one-of-a-kind Rainbow Rock necklaces. Available at jennyhoople.com.

ROCK STAR

Emilie Shapiro makes a bold statement by fusing rough-cut emeralds and textured brass into her Organic Mosaic Ring. Available at uncommongoods.com.

STRING THEORY

This handmade Periodot and Turquoise Necklace by Thai artisan Sukanya Thongperm evokes a sense of jungle organics. Available at novica.com.

THAT’S NUTS!

Thousands of families in Ecuador earn a living from the Tagua Palm (aka Ivory Palm), including makers of the fair-trade Tagua Seed Bracelet. Available at enamoratreasures.com.

For the Gardener In Your Life

SEAT OF POWER

The made-in-NJ Wine Barrel Garden Bench is fashioned of wood reclaimed from vintage French-made oak barrels retired by California wineries. Available at uncommongoods.com.

VINTAGE GLASS

A hot party trend is now for the birds thanks to the Mason Jar Hummingbird Feeder. Available at birdfeeders.com.

DUTCH TREAT

As with all Sneeboer tools, the Hand-Forged Garden Trowel is made in Holland and guaranteed for life.
Available at sneeboerusa.com.

HAND IN GLOVE

Extended arm cuffs and sturdy palms make eye-catching Arm Saver Garden Gloves a fashionable option for weeding, digging and planting. Available at womanswork.com.

BASKET CASE

The Traditional Trug  Garden Basket is hand-built with reharvested wood and signed in Sussex, England
by a master basket-maker. Available at claringtonforge.com.