Candlelight in October ....Cool Outdoor Lights

(from Ubud Hanging Gardens site)

Its October!

The nights are getting dark but with an extra layer and some cool outdoor lights you can enjoy a magical early evening outdoors. Add some white mums, montauk daisies and white Japanese Wind Anemones ( Honorine Jobert) and - in the full moonlight - you have a captivating moonlight garden.

Montauk Daisies in October

White Mums look great next to dark green boxwood

Japanese Wind Anemone - Honorine Jobert

But if you have some extra money....consider the following lights for your garden:

The cool new OXO Candela Luau is a wonderful light that you can use on a leisurely nighttime stroll, place on an outdoor table or use indoors.....it is part table lamp, part emergency light, part night light, part flashlight, part candle and part lantern.


This rechargeable light stays lit for up to 10 hours and uses a dimmable, 50-Watt-equivalent LED light source inside. It features a durable, water-resistant polycarbonate housing with a stainless steel handle. Control brightness with a simple turn of the base.


A little expensive but .......



The Lucina Lantern (from Frontgate) provides a roomy interior for a large three wick 6" pillar candle or an arrangement of several size candles for an enticing glow.


If you like more earthy elements in your garden consider the smooth and sculptured Fire Rocks. (from Grandin Road)

Cast from concrete, these hand painted rocks add drama and flame to the garden. It uses Gel as th eflame source which burns up to 3 hours.





The elegant Atmosphere Lamps  are designed to thrive in the elements. These unique, weatherproof fixtures cast a warm, natural glow on outdoor rooms and patios. They plug into standard household outlets.



Solar Slate Step Stones  are made from natural slate with an energy-saving white LED light unit embedded in them. Place these solar lights flush in paths and walkways for added ambience and safety around your  garden. They  automatically illuminate during darkness because they are powered by an integral solar panel.
 
And lastly, consider the very cool new  Tomori  Seasonal LED Japanese Paper Lanterns ($26)...

It is the safe and modern version of the ancient Japanese paper lantern that uses LED lighting to create a multi-hued glow.  The lights subtly segue between 7 different colors to add an ambient glow to your space.

THESE ARE NOT WEATHERPROOF ...but they look so neat I had to share. This unique lantern is available in 4 traditional Japanese seasonal themes: Asagao (morning glory), Ume (plum), Sakura (cherry blossom) and Kouyou (fall leaves). 

Perfect for October.....

Comments

  1. NineOctober 26, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    I am so glad that you identified Montauk Daisies. I've recently seen them for the first time and wondered what those blooms were called.

    It is also wonder-full to be reminded that even as we enter the darker time of the year, our homes and hearts may continue to be lit in so many different ways.

    ReplyDelete
  2. MollyOctober 26, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    Beautiful lighting, very romantic

    ReplyDelete
  3. lam5991October 28, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    I love all of these...especially the Luau and the Japanese paper lanterns. Thanks for telling us where we can buy them. I want them all!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Garden LightingApril 21, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Very nice post.. I really enjoyed reading it and it also contains the useful designs.. I was looking for it.. Thanks for sharing.. I will look forward to it..

    ReplyDelete
  5. lighting fixtureSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I was so amazed to see the photos. Such beautiful outdoor lights / lamps. Great used for a romantic dinner date.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Irene JenningsAugust 22, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Outside lights give a different ambiance to your garden or exteriors. It is great to install these lights at home. Austin LED Outdoor Lighting

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownMay 31, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    This blog Info is fabulous; I must wanna see best more from your writers .


    Luxform Tuinverlichting & Buitenverlichting

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Hi there! I would love to hear from you....

Popular Posts of all Time

Angelface Blue and Dark Violet Angelonia - a Flower that Keeps Giving

Image
(Angelonia with Helichrysum, petunia, Johnsen Landscapes) Blue is everyone's "favorite color."  It is, hands down, the most popular color worldwide and is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women. Now Purple is giving blue a run for its money as the second favorite color.... Blue is the favored color for toothbrushes, so that says it all!  ( this info is from a great website: Sensation Color ) but can purple be far behind? Scientists have found that the color blue causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming. This may be why we all like to be around blue....stare at this square and see if it calms you. In fact, over the past decade, scientists have reported the successful use of blue light in the treatment of psychological problems such as addictions, eating disorders, impotence, and depression. Moreover, a deep blue/purple such as Indigo or Deep Violet symbolizes mystical wisdom and spiritual insight. It incr
Read more

Planting Design for Dry Gardens by Olivier Filippi

Image
Do you garden in a dry area?  I love this teaching approach by Olivier Filippi. 1: Salvia chamaedryoides 2: Rhodanthemum hosmariense 3: Artemisia abrotanum 'Silver' 4: Phlomis 'The South' 5:  Senecio vira-vira 6: Salvia fruticosa 7: Salvia leucophylla 8: Artemisia lanata This photo and information is from a French website that I cannot translate into English. It is by the authority on dry gardens, Olivier Filippi, and is very good. Check it out:    http://www.jardin-sec.com/ Also he wrote a great book called 'Planting Design for Dry Gardens'.  Nigel Dunnett says,  "In  Planting Design for Dry Gardens  Olivier Filippi has charted a future for garden and planting Design. Combining authoritative practical advice with deep ecological insight, Olivier shows how learning from nature can give us the best of all worlds: beautiful and sustainable gardens with a unique sense of place. I challenge anyone
Read more

'Purple Smoke' - The best Baptisia

Image
Try  planting  Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'.  And pair it with Baptisia Cherries Jubilee. A deer resistant, native, drought tolerant, purple, long lived perennial! Wow! Photo - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - Puple Smoke Baptisia and Carolina Moonlight Baptisia It is a hybrid of  B. australis  and  B. alba and is a vigorous grower.   Discovered by Rob Gardener of the North Carolina Botanical Gardens, it has charcoal-gray stems and is purple.   Baptisia is a native perennial that has a long taproot, loves sunny sites with lean or poor soil. Average to dry soil is best.  Its deep tap root allows it to survive long dry periods, making it a challenge to move once it is established.  Purple Smoke from Bluestone Perennials The flowers resemble lupines and are smoky violet. Numerous flowers open first at the base of the flower stalk in May and ascend upwards, topping out at 4.5' tall. It has fine textured, blue-green foliage.  The flowe
Read more

No-Fail Tips for Turning Hydrangeas Blue!

Image
(photographer - unknown) Everyone wants Blue Hydrangeas.  The rarity of naturally blue flowers is an irresistible draw to gardeners.  How to Turn Your Hydrangeas Blue?  Here are a few tips from Proven Winners: Nikko Blue Hydrangea from Missouri Botanical garden 1. Be sure you’re working with the right kind of hydrangea.  You must have a Hydrangea macrophylla or H. serrata to have pink or blue flowers.  (photographer -unknown) 2. Aluminum availability determines flower color. The availability of aluminum makes the flowers turn blue. Without aluminum the blooms will be pink.  Soil pH must be low or acid (5.2-5.5) for the plant to absorb the aluminum. from nely.bluehortensia blogspot.com 3. Color changes need time to take effect.  Consistent treatment is necessary to  turn your hydrangeas blue:  Plant your hydrangeas in a phosphorous-free medium, and use a phosphorus-free fertilizer with lots of potassium (i.e. 25-5-30). PHOTO BY DEBOR
Read more

Repurposed and Recycled - Creative Ideas for Garden Design

Image
Nothing like piano keys to liven up a garden space....(above photo from Stone Art Blog) Recycling can be many things to many people... or, in other words,   " One man's trash is another's man treasure" from Stone Art Blog This piano was placed here in the garden. Here is what Sunny Wieler of Stone Art Blog wrote about this: "Besides being a passionate gardener, my dad is also a passionate piano player, so a few years back we got him a new piano for his birthday. So the old piano spent a while in the shed before he had the great idea to put it out in the garden..." Little did Sunny's dad know that he was at the forefront of the conceptual art movement:...they would say something like this is a testament to the natural decomposing processes, a statement of the fragility of life, the impermanence of existence... his dad would say, 'Hey, why not put it in the garden?" photos of broken concrete from Bourget Bros web
Read more

The Magnificent Purslane - Edible Landscaping at its best!

Image
What was one of Mahatma Gandhi's favorite foods?  and what did Henry Thoreau eat while residing at Walden Pond?  PURSLANE . Purslane, long considered an obnoxious weed in the U.S., is, in fact, full of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids!  And now this overlooked gem - considered 'one of the most nutritious greens in the world' -  is receiving the attention it is due. Usha Palaniswamy of the Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut, reports that, "Purslane is receiving much attention for cultivation by the United States Department of Agriculture as part of their effort to bring about a modification in the western diet with increased intake of fresh fruits and vegetables." Purslane contains a high concentration of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), one of the highly sought-after Omega-3 fatty acids. It has several times the concentration of ALA than is found in spinach.  So throw away those fish oil capsules and grow your own Omega-3 fatty acids! It
Read more

My one day Class Wednesday April 16 in NY - Jan Johnsen

Image
I am teaching a one day class on Wednesday April 16 at the NY Botanical Garden  It is a fun, eye opening and fun class!            (class size is limited.) I  share my insights into landscape design and how to use various cultural and ancient traditions in a garden. I discuss how to use the compelling duality of Yin and Yang in a setting, explain how each of the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) affects us differently, which proportions create a more harmonious setting.  I also show how to place rocks in the landscape according to the Japanese understanding. Everyone loves this. and of course, I discuss Color and its effects on our wellbeing... I show 2 beautiful powerpoint to illustrate my talk..  Handouts reinforce the information I provide. Here is what students have written: No wonder you were instructor of the year! Your talk was delightful, Jan. You gave us all a thoughtful, colorful start to planting season. I have some great
Read more