Karen McCartney introduces a clever planting system by Hurbz, our newest Object of Desire.

It is a wonderful thing when worlds collide. In this instance it is the combination of stylish, contemporary design with the heartfelt authenticity of a garden.

The Planting System by Hurbz, created in Belgium, is intelligently designed to provide a practical planting system that works equally well on balconies, terraces, courtyards and gardens (and even indoors) while refusing to compromise on style.



Everything has been thought through, from the 3-D graphic shape composed of four 'legs' supporting generous open tops into which interior containers sit, to the fact that the overflow of water is filtered and evacuated through the legs and the polypropylene is anti-UV treated.



When formed into a cluster, or arranged in a row against a wall or fence, the pleasing differentiation in heights allows for creative expression with plants and herbs. Do you begin to see what I mean when I say everything has been considered?



There is no doubt that this product taps into several trends that are right for now: our desire to grow our own organic produce, even if just a few herbs to throw in a salad, the decorative appeal of foliage and plants pulled into the home, and the desire to encourage children to look after plants and understand the pleasure of growing from seeds and tending until grown.



The planters stand just over a metre tall so that working with them doesn't involve bending over when planting. So for those of you looking for a way to bring nature into your life in a well-considered way, be it edible, visual or for education, this could be just the solution you are looking for.