Tag: Plow & Hearth
First morning in the 40s
by admin on Oct.01, 2011, under Favorites
Time to make sure the use of the wood stove goes smoothly again this year.
You can review my 3-year’s experience with my Century Hearth wood stove, (Model #FW240007) and read some info from the stove’s installer on the Rose Cottage Ltd web site.
Here are a few of the more necessary items for wood stove usage and a suggested model or two if you’re now ready to make your first wood stove purchase. Just FYI: The first model shown is closest to the Century Hearth wood stove I have in my home.
This Woodburning Stove With Cast Legs is an excellent choice for heating an area of 1,200-1,800 sq.ft. It is efficient – able to produce up to 60,000 Btus.
It’s clean, producing only 2 grams of emissions, and EPA-certified.
Cutting edge construction uses stainless steel tubes and ceramic fiberboard to create a clean, hot burn that lasts for hours. Coupled with an extra-large door glass and the included door trim, lip and ash apron trim, this stove becomes a perfect fit – and a most efficient heater – for any moderately sized home. The non-catalytic firebox provides superior insulation and a beautiful burn. Has a large stay clean fire view window.
The Freestanding Wood Stove is EPA-certified and combines a charming European look with the latest technology to make this stove burn cleanly and efficiently. The non-catalytic firebox provides superior insulation and a beautiful burn, enhanced by a hidden hinged cast iron door with a large stay clean fire view window.
This plate steel unit heats 800-1,200 sq.ft, making it ideal for large sized rooms. It’s outside air-adaptable as well.
Complete installation guide and use instructions (included), plus an extra customer service line, make it easy and convenient to get this efficient, clean-burning stove up and running.
To efficiently heat larger homes, click the link for a look at this “Big Brother” of the wood stove world! The (Large) Woodburning Stove with Cast Legs – same as the first stove shown here, heats areas 1800 to 2200 square feet.
And a few accessories…
This Enamel Steamer Kettle will come in handy for those cold winter days when the electricity goes off and a nice cup of coffee or tea would really be nice!
Add much-needed moisture to dry winter air with this traditional 3-qt. Enamel Steamer Kettle.
The classic round kettle design features a honeycomb top that allows more moisture into the air for soothing relief and a durable, rust-resistant finish.
Solid cast iron and porcelain enamel- will not be harmed if it runs dry.
Having one of these has really come in handy!
This Heavy-Duty Adjustable Log Rack is built from strong 2″ square-cut tubular steel and bolted together for extra strength. It will last as long as you can keep piling logs into it.
Included steel inserts allow you to expand it from 4′ to 8′ in length to match your storage needs. Simple styling with a powder-coat finish. No-scratch plastic feet.
HINT: You’ll definitely want to buy a log rack cover…
Large Floating Log Rack Cover with Cutouts for Breathability
98″L x 24″W x 16″H
Another wood stove necessity is a safe, Ash Bucket.
This Turkish-made galvanized steel bucket holds three gallons of warm ash safely and securely, with a tight-fitting, lightweight aluminum lid.
A double-layer steel bottom offers additional protection for floors, and an insulated wooden handle protects hands.
Textured powder-coat finish.
10.5″ diameter, 12″ high.
Just for fun I purchased a steaming dragon of my own!
The Dragon Woodstove Steamer really works and helps add needed moisture to dry Winter environments.
Kids LOVE it! You might even get them interested enough to help you haul in some kindling!
Last but not least – Fatwood. Not really a necessity, but it sure saves time and comes in handy when it’s cold, and raining, and you have no easy access to dry kindling…
This stylish yet rustic Mini Handcrafted Copper-Plated Steel Oval Tub comes with 5 lbs. of Fatwood.
It looks great on the hearth and keeps your firewood neat.
Handcrafted by Turkish artisans using centuries-old techniques, it’s made of galvanized steel with an antiqued copper finish and wrought iron handles. Use it to hold fatwood fire starter, or for magazines, toys, games or plants during the off-season.
For indoor use only; not watertight.
Plan a warm, safe, and fuel-efficient Winter by getting a wood stove for your home. Estimated savings since my stove’s installation in 2008 are still running around $600 per season. I’ll saw, chop, and tote some wood for that!
Look for End-of-Summer savings now at Plow & Hearth!
Garden Benches – What’s Your Style?
by admin on Aug.18, 2011, under Favorites, Quick Deals!
If I had been blindfolded and placed on a garden bench in summers long past I could tell you which Grandmother I was visiting – just by the nature of the garden bench.
My Mother’s Mother would have nothing in the yard to sit on that was not made of wood. This may have been because my Mother’s Father was an expert woodworker and wood carver.
Perhaps she would have selected the Lutyens Eucalyptus English Garden Bench – which even comes in your choice of three colors.
Practical and simple style that would have coordinated perfectly with everything else in her garden.
On the other hand, my Father’s Mother would have preferred this Grape Vine Vintage-Style Garden Bench.
She wouldn’t have cared that it was powder-coated aluminum. Every piece of outdoor seating in her yard was ornate and mostly, wrought iron. Not as practical or simple as the bench above, but in tune with the more formal design of this grandmother’s yard and garden.
In an effort at full disclosure I should probably tell you that one of my sisters, who was about 3 years old at the time, did manage to get her arm firmly caught in the scroll work of one of my grandmother’s wrought iron chairs. While my father thought this was a good, if temporary way to keep track of one of six children, my mother eventually freed my sister from the chair.
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5 Favorite Birdbaths…
by admin on Jul.12, 2011, under Favorites, Quick Deals!
While the temperatures are hovering around 100 – with heat indexes closer to 110, it’s hard not to notice how much time birds are spending searching for cool, clean water. Even bees are to be found hanging around the edge of the two birdbaths here at the lake. The lake water temperature by now feels more like bath water – not particularly refreshing.
Here are 5 of my favorite baths for the birds. If you have a spot in your garden and hang feeders, birds will really appreciate the opportunity for a cool down.
Depending on where you are, there are at least two more months of warm-to-hot weather. Still plenty of time for you, and the birds, to enjoy this addition to your garden. No guest towels required!
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Outdoor Accents – Fortune Not Required
by admin on Jun.19, 2011, under Favorites
Planning a 4th of July party and thinking your backyard could use a little decorating lift? Or just have a condo balcony that needs a little “upgrade”?
Here are a few outdoor and garden accents that won’t break the bank.
Flyers or Fern Slate Stepping Stone
Buy 3 or more at $10.95 each
Wooden Americana Flag-Inspired Accent
Garden Angel with Solar Lantern
I saw one of these Kinetic Windmills at the Plow & Hearth store. Very cool – almost mesmerizing to watch!
Outdoor Dining Solutions
by admin on Jun.15, 2011, under Favorites, Quick Deals!
Eating a meal outdoors can be hot dogs and hamburgers off the grill served on a paper plate or a 2-inch thick steak served on fine china. Either way, a sturdy table and comfortable chairs makes any mealtime more enjoyable.
Here are a few outdoor dining solutions from Plow & Hearth. Whether your dining space is small or large, or round or rectangular, there is an attractive and affordable outdoor dining option.
If you’re looking for tables and chairs for the 4th of July holiday – don’t delay – you may still order and get these in time for your holiday dining event! Click individual products for available delivery dates to be sure…
Looking for the Trestle Table and Stowaway Chairs?
Round Table with Four Chairs
Save $99.80 on the set!
$99 Off on this set – but shop now!
Made from plantation-grown, Forest Stewardship Council-certified eucalyptus, this collection has the beautiful grain, rich color and smooth finish of teak, yet it’s less expensive and easier to maintain. You can leave this eucalyptus furniture outdoors all year long. A dense hardwood with a straight grain and high oil content, it weathers beautifully to a soft gray over time. Stain it occasionally to maintain the warm, rich hues.
Extension Table and Six Chairs
This versatile table has a butterfly extension so you can seat up to eight with ease. The extension includes a standard umbrella hole, and folds away below the table top when not in use. Wide, deep dining chairs have slatted backs and can be outfitted with seat cushions.
Create the feel of an exotic bistro on your own patio. Even a simple cup of coffee is more special when it’s enjoyed here. Genuine slate mosaic pieces are hand-applied to make unique designs on the table top and chair backs. Chairs have curved slatted seats for comfort.
Have a small space but still want decent dining and seating? Here’s a solution…
Enjoy morning coffee, afternoon reading, cocktails or just a quiet chat anywhere with this charming bistro set. Weather-resistant iron frames with gracefully rounded arms and scrolled table legs give a hint of the gentle comfort provided by rattan-look seats and backs. Tabletop is easy-care tempered glass. It features the look of woven rattan but is made of durable resin for lasting outdoor use. Lightweight, portable Bistro Set withstands the elements and is a great value you’ll appreciate season after season.
100-degree Relief – For the Birds
by admin on Jun.01, 2011, under Favorites
I was surprised to see a temperature reading of 103 on my property’s weather station yesterday. The sensor was in full sun at the time, but this is still an incredibly hot day for Central North Carolina – last day of May.
I tested the water in my two bird baths around 2pm and found the water – which I had just refreshed on Sunday – at near body temperature to me. This means a not-so-refreshing break for the birds. Refilled with clean, fresh, and cold water, by the time I was redoing the second bird bath, it was standing-room-only at the first one.
No time like the present to encourage those who don’t have already to get a bird bath for your outdoor garden area. Great for them, and a good feeling for you to know you are providing a little blessed relief from the heat for all your feathered friends. Here are some really nice bird baths from my favorite Plow & Hearth:
A celebration of topiary art, sculpted in stoneware pottery. Local artisans employ old-fashioned hand techniques to produce pottery of the highest quality, craftsmanship and detail. Each beautiful piece will make a lasting impression in your garden for years to come.The graystone birdbath, with lock-on top, includes an illustrated card that describes how to create a topiary garden. Classic graystone is a natural complement to your shade garden or other landscaping.
With this Two-Tier Fountain Birdbath
17-3/4″ dia. x 31-1/2″H You’ll provide needed nourishment while you relax to the soothing sight and sound of water in motion, no wiring or installation needed. The built-in solar panel circulates water whenever the sun shines. Includes one gentle shower and one bubbling fountain head. Stainless steel construction with real antique copper finish.
The Telford Birdbath with its clean lines and beautiful detail highlights the unique iron glaze, creating the look of a well-loved, time-worn accent.
22″ in height.
Whether you chose the Fern Planter or the Fern Garden Birdbath, each beautiful piece will make a lasting impression in your garden for years to come.Mossy, hand-carved stone detailed with woodland flora gives our Fern Garden Birdbath a simple, earthy look. Its natural style and finish make it the perfect complement to your woodland or shade garden. Fern Planter sold separately.
Available Color: Aged Moss
Still one of my all-time favorites…The Fisherboy Sundial Birdbath!
With this both decorative and functional birdbath, his pole tracks the time on the Roman numeral sundial while the bowl is the perfect depth for birds to bathe.
Landscape like a Pro – give your birds a cool break, and check out the new hammocks and new garden accessories from Plow & Hearth – Products for Home, Hearth, Yard, & Garden.
Just for fun in the garden
by admin on May.12, 2011, under Favorites, Quick Deals!
Sometimes I get tired of shopping just for garden items I really need or for things that have a planned purpose. Once and awhile it is nice to buy something because you want it or just for fun. Here are a few ideas on “fun stuff” items from Plow & Hearth and a savings coupon code as well!
Small Wheelbarrow Planter
30-1/4″L x 13-1/2″W x 11″H
6′ Cedar Bridge
6′L x 29″W x 19″H
A Spring and Summer Favorite…
by admin on Jan.24, 2011, under Favorites
Feed the birds, catch a fish, and figure out the correct time….
This image of a young boy patiently waiting for the fish to bite makes a lighthearted addition to your garden or flowerbed. Both decorative and functional: his pole also tracks the time on the Roman numeral sundial, while the bowl is the perfect depth for birds to bathe.
Mount it on the classic Roman Pedestal for an elegant display. Both are handcrafted from rust-proof, recycled aluminum with a powder coat finish for good looks and long life. Quality crafted in the USA.
Available Colors: Bronze, Verdigris.
Size: Sundial 12-1/2″dia. Pedestal 8″ x 26″ H
Time to think Spring
by admin on Jan.04, 2011, under Favorites
This should help. Eventually, no matter what your today’s weather forecast is, you will want to sit outside!
Eucalyptyus Bistro Set
For dining or just chat, the casual comfort of our Bistro Set is a practical addition to your outdoor spaces. Lightweight and portable, it’s constructed of durable, weather-resistant and eco-friendly eucalyptus. This dense hardwood has the beautiful grain, rich color and smooth finish of teak, yet it’s less expensive and easier to maintain.
The three-piece set, with square table and two chairs, has an oil finish that weathers to a soft gray over time. All three pieces fold for convenient storage in the off-season. Additional folding chairs sold in pairs for your extra seating needs.
Weather info – all in one place
by admin on Dec.08, 2010, under Favorites
How wind affects your experience of the weather is made crystal clear in this feature packed instrument.
It measures wind chill and wind speed up to 200 mph in addition to the basics; roof mount anemometer and thermo/hygro sensor are included. With built in atomic clock, you can rely on accurate time as well as set weather alarms for multiple elements simultaneously (includes programmable ice alarm).
