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essential tools for the modern gardener 🪴

17 items

Kelly King

all the gardening tools and all-weather gear you need to start cultivating your own little patch of heaven.

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outerwear

equipment

learning

outerwear

one of the most important things you can do as a gardener is take care of your hands! these gloves are flexible enough that you can feel what you're doing but protective enough that you're not getting dinged up like you would with cotton gloves. long...

Magid® HandMaster® Extra-Long Thornproof Pruning & Gardening Gloves

these are a classic for a reason - i can stomp around in the garden with them or wear them out and about, and feel equally comfortable. they're sturdy, easy to clean, and provide great support.

Chelsea Boots – Shop For Men's & Women's Boots Online

if you're going to be out in the hot sun for a few hours, you need to protect your head, and you can't beat this classic straw hat. it's floppy and stylish, and best of all it keeps you cool and prevents those nasty sunburns on your scalp. Tilley mak...

Straw Hats

equipment

the best pruners you'll ever use, truly. they are so comfortable in your hand and they're so high quality that you'll never need to replace them.

Okatsune

worm composting is an incredible way to magically turn your food scraps into fuel for your garden. most worm bins are pretty utilitarian but this one has a sleek, modern design that you won't feel the need to hide. it's easy to use and can be a fun l...

Hungry bin — the best worm farm ever!

exceptional for the toughest roots!

Root Slayer

a super versatile tool that can be used for digging, cutting, planting, weeding, and even root pruning. these are super strong and well made, and i carry them all over the garden when i’m working because they’re good for everything!

Gardening Knives / Hori Hori

one of the best things you can do for yourself and your garden is set up a drip irrigation system - you'll save time and water by directing just the right amount of hydration to each plant. dripworks has easy set up kits for newbies or you can buy al...

Drip Irrigation System Kits, Supplies and Accessories

i was so deeply tired of buying a hose just to have it constantly kink or better yet, *explode* during hot weather. this hose is durable and has lasted longer than any other i've had. it's a workhorse and that's really what you want a hose to be.

Premium 5/8 in. Dia x 50 ft. Commercial Grade Rubber Black Water Hose

i'll be honest - you don't *need* an herb harvesting tool but there's something so satisfying about perfectly stripping the leaves off the stem with no difficulty. i love this thing so much.

Herb Harvest and Strip Tool

a shovel isn't the most exciting purchase but it's the backbone of your landscaping tools. these ones are unbelievably strong and have a five year breakage warranty if you decide to use them as a pry bar instead of a shovel. but you wouldn't do that,...

Shovels - King of Spades Online

you don't win any prizes in the garden for toughing it out without a kneeler. take care of your back! this one is sturdy and adjustable, and you'll never regret buying it.

Deep Seat Garden Kneeler

an adjustable rake is so handy for getting into narrow spaces between plants without having to get down on your knees with a hand rake. i love this one and it's held up well for several years.

Collapsing Garden and Leaf Rake with Extendable Handle

this kitchen counter compost bin is both functional and super cute. it looks great with your decor and does its job well.

Composting

you'll need something to transport your harvest from the garden to your home, and this carry-all is a perfect mix of beauty and functionality. you can wash and drain your veggies directly inside, then take some stunning photos to show off your bounty...

Maple Garden Carry-all

learning

these cards are a fantastic way to learn trees and sharpen your skills at observing the natural world. the illustrations and information are great - they helped me learn so quickly!

Sibley Tree ID Flashcards: 100 N. America Trees

one of the great joys of gardening is how much you learn from year to year, and this impressive and beautiful gardening journal will help you keep all your notes organized and in one place. it spans TEN years so you can really look back and see how m...

A Gardener's Journal – A Ten Year Chronicle of Your Garden