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...

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...

The Unexpected Branch Video

“Everything I do in my life is permeated by heart in hand.” ~ Stephen Block Convo by Design and Stephen Block, owner of Inner Gardens, discuss Stephen’s thought process for creating wabi-sabi and unexpected design in the garden. Watch the video to learn...

Travel and Treasure Hunting Video

“As soon as I get out of the car, my heart starts beating, I can feel it” – ~ Stephen Block Stephen Block, owner of Inner Gardens, discusses his love of treasure hunting and his search for unique objects during his travels around the world. Watch the video to...

The Art of Outdoor Living

Stephen Block, owner of Inner Gardens, and the Inner Gardens team recently hosted a book-signing event, celebrating the publication of Scott Shrader’s book, The Art of Outdoor Living.   Scott Shrader is Fire. Using this term to describe Mr. Shrader is apt, for in any...

Rubber Plant Prophesy Video

“From that day on, I was smitten by the world of plants” – Stephen Block Convo by Design recently sat down with Stephen Block, owner of Inner Gardens, to discuss his introduction into the world of plants in the early 70’s. Watch the video to learn...