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Gardening is dirt cheap therapy!
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The best therapy you can find! Get outside and garden! I garden in zone 4 in MN, but a lot of these items could be used anywhere.
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Resources for you to start your garden. 

 
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If you are new to starting seeds, this is a great blog from University of MN.
Starting seeds indoors
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How to plan a vegetable garden in MN.
Planting the vegetable garden
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MN gardener with great tips for your garden.
Forks in the Dirt
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Seed starter

Everything you need to start seeds at home. Let me know if you have questions!

 
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These are great for starting an indoor garden and seeds.
GROWNEER 30 Packs 4 Inch Peat Pots Plant Starters for Seedling with 15 Pcs Plant Labels, Biodegradable Herb Seed Starter Pots Kits, Garden Germination Nursery Pot
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Soil to start your seeds indoors.
Espoma Organic Seed Starter Premium Potting Soil Mix - All Natural & Organic Seed Starting Mix with Mycorrhizae. for Organic Gardening, 8 qt, Pack of 1
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heating mat to help with temperature control.
Seedling Heat Mat 11.5"x 22.5",25W Waterproof Warm Hydroponic Heating Pad for Greenhouse Seed Starting, Germination, Indoor Gardening,2024 Upgraded
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Seed starting trays that can be used with the heating mat.
Gardzen 5-Set Seed Starter Tray Kits, Plant Germination Trays, Seed Starting Trays with Dome and Base (40-Cell Per Tray)
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In case you need extra lights, i am providing few options.
GooingTop LED Grow Light,6000K Full Spectrum Clip Plant Growing Lamp with White Red LEDs for Indoor Plants,5-Level Dimmable,Auto On Off Timing 4 8 12Hrs
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This set has everything you need to start seeds.
GROWFRIEND Upgraded Seed Starter Tray with Grow Lights and Heat Mat, 3-in-1 Soil Meter, & Sticky Gnat Traps, 40-Cell Seed Growing Tray, Germination & Plant Propagation Station for Indoor Plants
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If you are not sure about your soil's PH, this is very handy.
SONKIR Soil pH Meter, MS02 3-in-1 Soil Moisture/Light/pH Tester Gardening Tool Kits for Plant Care, Great for Garden, Lawn, Farm, Indoor & Outdoor Use (Green)
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Seeds that will help you start your garden.
SurvivalGardenSeeds.com - Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Survival
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For you and your garden

Everything you need in your garden and for you. 

 
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Compost. Helps with renewing soil every season.
FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter
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Must have.
MSUPSAV Thorn Proof&Puncture Resistant Gardening Gloves with Grip,Garden Gloves for Women, Leather Work Gloves,Gifts
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If your kids like to help out, these are great!
Kids Gardening Gloves,Children Yard Work Gloves,Outdoor Playing Gloves(KID-MF3561/KID-DB3561)
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Tools you need for gardening.
Berry&Bird Garden Tool Bag
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To minimize weeding or under mulch.
3ftx50ft Weed Barrier Landscape Fabric Heavy Duty
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These have sharp ends to help penetrate into sod, plastic ground covers, heavy soil, etc.
FEED GARDEN Galvanized Landscape Staples
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if you choose to use fertilizer for your garden, we have had a great success with this one.
Down to Earth Organic Vegetable Garden Fertilizer 4-4-4, 5lb
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If you have space in your backyard! This is a great price for this greenhouse.
Yardistry 7.8’ x 6.7' Greenhouse
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Raised bed on your deck or apartment balcony can still provide you with veggies and herbs.
Self-Watering Elevated Spruce Planter with Greenhouse & Bug Cover
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Expand your garden bed, by planting some things in bags.
Gardzen 20-Pack 1 Gallon Nonwoven Grow Bags, Aeration Fabric Pots
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If you collect rain water, you ll need a water can.
Megawodar 1 Gallon Metal Watering Can with Removable Spout, Nice Galvanized Steel Water Can with Embossed Design for Indoor and Outdoor Plants
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It's always good to know how much water your garden is getting.
Rain Gauge, Freeze Proof Rain Gauge Outdoor with Stake, Upgrade Water Rain Meter, Rain Measure Gauge for Yard, Adjustable Rain Gauges Outdoors Best Rated, Detachable Rain Gauge for Lawn,Garden
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I use mister to help with bug control.
Ribbed Clear Glass Plant Mister - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
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Whether it's to move dirt or rocks or anything else in the backyard, this is very very helpful.
Gorilla Cart 800lbs. Heavy Duty Durable Steel Mesh Flatbed Garden Utility Wagon Cart - Black
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Highly recommend if you have any issues with your knees.
Padded Outdoor Garden Kneeler - Threshold™
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