The LongHouse Reserve is anything but typical
“Good Luck in the Water” by Kate McCarty won second place last year.
An antiques-filled cottage, made livable by Mary Emmerling
Wooden beams, along with wood walls and floors, speak of the house’s age, while most of the furnishings are vintage.
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CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1 of 7)
A nifty — and hard to ignore — piece for office or kitchen wall. It’s easy to read from across the room, so you will never be late (unless you want to be); $28. General Home Store, 100 Park Place, East Hampton.
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SUNSHINE STATE (2 of 7)
Nothing perks up a pool patio like bright new towels. Consider them an instant make-over. Bold and fun bath sheets, available in other several colors; $48.99. Elegant John, 74 Montauk Highway, East Hampton.
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TANGERINE DREAMS (3 of 7)
Stash your loose change in this ugly-doll bank, and by Christmas you can treat yourself to a shipment of Florida citrus. Not just for the young ’uns . . . and just the thing for an ugly economy; $16. Kites of the Harbor, 75 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
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FLAMING GROOVY (4 of 7)
This brilliant tea kettle heats up fast, and whistles when ready. Le Creuset enameled steel, of course; $80. Hildreth’s, 109 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, and 51-55 Main Street, Southampton.
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SNOB A PEEL (5 of 7)
Nifty wine-bottle carrier for transporting a good vintage horizontally. Holds one bottle, and comes with a corkscrew in a special pocket. Other colors and patterns available; $39. Loaves and Fishes, 2422 Main Street, Bridgehampton.
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PITHY (6 of 7)
With such a bright mesh bag, you always know where your stuff is. (George Carlin would have dug the concept!) Get it monogrammed with any word or initials you like; $65 with stitching. Monogram Shop, 11 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.
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HOME SLICE (7 of 7)
Many birds love fruit. Orioles are attracted to oranges; catbirds and mockingbirds will be highly pleased with apples. Halve the fruit, stick it on the feeder, and sit back and watch; $27.99. Wild Bird Crossing, Bridgehampton Commons, Bridgehampton.
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Michael Derrig
Morgan McGivern
Coreopsis Full Moon is self-cleaning and flowers till Thanksgiving.
Abby Jane Brody
It will include barns of all styles, ages, and uses
The barn at the Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack will be part of the Bridgehampton Historical Society’s barn tour on Sunday.
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A taste of Southampton living this weekend
A Temple of Heaven replica and Ming Dynasty doors.
Although the replica of a Beijing temple looms over the garden, it is much smaller than the one it was modeled on.
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TOTE ’EM: (1 of 13)
Buy it and wonder how you managed without one.
An end slides up making it easy to load plants, mulch, kids, even puppies. Small holds 250 pounds, $309. Large holds 400 pounds, $399.99. Lynch’s Garden Center, 175 North Sea Road, Southampton.
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VERY WELLIE (2 of 13)
Is the answer if asked: “How does your garden grow?” Boots in great colors make messy yard work less daunting. $125 per matched pair or buy two and mismatch them. $125.
Shoe Inn, 52 Newtown Lane,
East Hampton.
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KNOW-IT-ALL (3 of 13)
A gardener’s library never needs weeding. But don’t read “Wicked Bugs” or “Wicked Plants” in bed! $18.95 each. BookHampton,
41 Main Street, East Hampton, 20 Main Street, Sag Harbor, or 93 Main Street, Southampton.
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ULTRA CHIC (4 of 13)
Geometric and sturdy, one of your
favorite plants would be pleased to call this cachepot home. $150. Unlimited Earthcare, 2249 Scuttlehole Road, Bridgehampton.
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SPRINKLE, SPRINKLE (5 of 13)
Nine variations with a simple turn of the dial, and too bright to get lost. Made by Turret. $29.99 each. Country Gardens/Agway, 125 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.
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NO BAMBI (6 of 13)
Four-legged marauders will stop, sniff, and scram out of your garden. $22.99. C. Whitmore, 26 Montauk Highway, Amagansett.
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SENTRY (7 of 13)
Regal kitty will keep watch over your pansies or stand guard on your porch. Great for people with allergies. $101.05. Spielberg Garden Shop, 500 Pantigo Road, East Hampton.
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BASKETRY (8 of 13)
Carry herbs right to the pasta or fresh blooms for a bouquet. Strong enough to tote potted African violets, too. $14.99 to $29.99. Wittendale’s,
89 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.
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AT YOUR SERVICE (9 of 13)
Découpage roses on a handmade wooden tray will dress up your garden party. Other posies available. $50. Hildreth’s, 109 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, or 51-55 Main Street, Southampton.
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SHADES (10 of 13)
Every gardener needs protection from sun, gnats, and branches. Oakley “frogskin” glasses have switchable arms. $159.95. Khanh Sports, 60 Park Place, East Hampton.
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ART GARDEN (11 of 13)
Whimsical packaging for serious seeds. Designed by artists and worthy of framing, there are so many possibilities it’s hard to decide. Get them all and figure it out later. $3.95 per packet. Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.
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FROGS (12 of 13)
FROGS:
Vintage frogs won’t croak or jump but help you arrange your blooms. Made of lead. Various shapes from $40. Nellie’s, 120 Main Street, Amagansett.
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HELP NEEDED (13 of 13)
After a day in the garden, your hands and fingers will welcome a little care. Natural ingredients, of course, $7.50. White’s Pharmacy, 81 Main Street, East Hampton.
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