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Founder's story
I began my retail career as a latch-key kid to a my mom and grandfather's contemporary home furnishings store on the south side of Chicago in the late 60's and early 70's. I have traveled the world extensively, and fallen in love with the people and cultures that I met along the way, and knew, instinctively that this would all come together. I spent many years in the wholesale garden industry (where I still am today) working alongside my friend and potter, Guy Wolff, who taught me, among other things, to be true to myself, to have patience and to show respect for traditional artisans.
Our mission
I will advocate for a more beautiful, green, clean and socially responsible world. I will maintain high standards as a provider of fair trade, eco-friendly and sustainable goods, and to support authentic artisans from around the globe who produce fine craft for the home and garden.
Our philosophy
As a gift to my children, to theirs, to you and yours, I am as committed to my community as I am to these artisans, and that is why I try to give back every time I take in. I pledge to continue to raise funds for public gardens (5% of every order is donated), great humanitarian programs like Potters for Peace and to increase my support for community organizations.
The types of products we sell
magnificent design elements for the garden, made by, inspired and lovingly presented by great artisans, designers, visionaries and social entrepreneurs
Where the producers live and work
All around the world and here at home
Projects we support
Potters for Peace
Aid To Artisans
Ambos Foundation
1% for the Planet
Lake Superior Watershed
Nova Scotia National Parks
We are a carbon neutral comapny and support many local and national causes that support social justice and ecological preservation
How we select what we sell
Beautiful design, socially responsible producers, sustainable materials, support for artisans
What makes us unique
I try to blend a unique and wonderful collection of beautiful and functional design elements for the home and garden, with a sense of social responsibility for the producers, designers and artisans that we work with, and the earth upon which we all live together.
More information about us
Welcome to Goods for the Garden! Enjoy the magnificent design elements made by, inspired and lovingly presented by these great artisans, designers, visionaries and social entrepreneurs, many of whom I have had the great pleasure of working alongside for many years. To spend my days providing beautiful objects to everyone from the part time gardener to the largest landscape architecture firm, brings me great joy.
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