Planes, Trains and Automobiles

It’s possible to fall in love with an antique object d’art at Inner Gardens’ showroom and find that you are unable to buy it. Not yet, anyway. That’s because I may not be ready to let it go. I only buy what I love, what I am willing to live with for years in the...

Bring Organic Forms into the Garden

For all the time and effort we humans put into building our cities, we often jump at the chance to “escape” to nature. We find beaches, oceans, rivers, lakes, forests, and mountains to be calming, peaceful, and grounding. Part of that attraction has to do with the...

Low Hanging Fruit

Q: How can I add color to my garden without going with traditional flowers? –Tricia, Raleigh, NC SB: One of the great ways is through fruits and berries, particularly blueberries. What’s great about them is that they’re not only ornamental—there’s nothing better than...

The Art of Collecting Statuary and Importance of Placement

Q: I love the idea of garden art, but can’t seem to commit to an actual piece. How can I chose the right one? –Judy, Austin TX SB: Here’s the tricky thing: buying art for the garden is like buying any other art: you need to search it out. You can’t just go out and say...

Treasure in Malibu ~ As Seen in Malibu Magazine

For the last 30 years, Stephen Block, owner of Inner Gardens, has taken 4-5 trips around the world each year in search of rare and gorgeous garden antiques, visiting little-known markets and relying on a carefully cultivated network of international dealers. His...