Plants, snails, live shrimp, algae and ferns live in this self-sustaining ecosystem. All it needs is a bit of indirect sunlight ….this would be perfect for my office that has no windows!

$89.00 at VivaTerra
This one, available from Hammacher Schlemmer, claims that it was developed as the result of years of research at NASA! This is one smart ecosphere!! It is 5 1/4″ diameter.

$199.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer

One from Amazon has a life expectancy of two years and also contains standard ecosphere fare of red shrimp, algae and seawater. I read the reviews and one person loved watching the little shrimp swim around and found it very relaxing ….another reviewer thought it was pathetic and a fine example of animal cruelty. You can decide for yourself! It is 4″ round.
$65.00 at Amazon

Got a bare spot in the yard you’d like to decorate, but don’t have a power outlet nearby? Class it up with this terra cotta fountain that’s powered by a solar pump, but also includes an AC adapter for indoor use. Available at Turning Life, $128.

Is the cost of keeping your lawn green tempting you to replace it with astroturf? First, try this hose nozzle with seven water-saving spray settings that can cut your water bill while making your grass the envy of the neighborhood! Available at AM Conservation Group, $3.49.

Are you wasting time, water and money trying to keep your grass alive? The Yard Camel can help you save all of the above by delivering the perfect dose of water your lawn needs automatically. Available at EcoMowers.com, $350.

Have you given up on buying plants because they all die? Feel like you have a black thumb instead of a green one? Give those plants just the light they need to flourish with this lamp, which uses red and blue LEDs to promote plant growth while saving 50%-90% energy compared to other sources. Available at Solrient.com, $117.89.

Everything you need to conserve water while keeping your yard beautiful is in here! This eight piece eco-kit includes a high quality hose nozzle, hose leak repair parts, hose washers, lawn water ruler, thread sealing tape and a handy sprinkler gauge. Available from New Resources Group at Outdoor Water Saving Eco-Kit at Amazon.com, $12.99.

This rain barrel is collapsible making it easy to take with you wherever you go. It will hold 34 gallons of rain water to use in your home. A small spout on the bottom is compatible with a standard water hose. You can buy this barrel from greenhome.com for $74.