Gazing globes date back to 13th century Italy, a country known for garden ornaments, and, more specifically, to Venice, a city known for glassworks. They once were more than mere ornaments.

Gazing globes date back to 13th century Italy, a country known for garden ornaments, and, more specifically, to Venice, a city known for glassworks. They once were more than mere ornaments.

But the gazing ball has made a comeback, and I admit, I can see why. Carol O'Meara CSU Cooperative Extension Gardeners always want to peek into the future to see if their flowers will bloom ...

Gazing globes date back to 13th century Italy, a country known for garden ornaments, and, more specifically, to Venice, a city known for glassworks. They once were more than mere ornaments.

Did I see a glint of mocking laughter in a friend’s eyes when I mentioned the new addition to my garden, a gazing globe?These mirrored glass ornaments were popular until about 50 years ago, w… ...

Gazing globes date back to 13th century Italy, a country known for garden ornaments, and, more specifically, to Venice, a city known for glassworks. They once were more than mere ornaments.

A green-tinted gazing globe visually takes in all of last summer’s garden in New Paltz, New York. These mirrored glass ornaments fell out of favor about 50 years ago, but are making a comeback.

Did I see a glint of mocking laughter in a friend's eyes when I mentioned the new addition to my garden, a gazing globe? These mirrored glass ornaments were popular until about 50 years ago, when ...

Did I see a glint of mocking laughter in a friend's eyes when I mentioned the new addition to my garden of a gazing globe?