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If you need a waterproof pen/marker to write on plant markers or labels on plants that will be in the weather, these are the ones for you! They work great! You won't forget what you planted where, because this ink will stay!
Milwaukee INKZALL Multi-Colored Fine Point Jobsite Permanent Markers (4-Pack) 48-22-3106
These are great for light use, where you won't worry too much about big thorns, b/c they will go thru this cotton glove. But I love the colors and when I just need light protection, these are what I use. They don't give me a tight fit, my hands are s...
G & F Products Medium Green/Red/Blue Women Soft Jersey Garden Gloves (3-Pair) 1852-3
Love the bright pink color! This size is perfect for me to comfortably carry to the back corner of my yard to water a few smaller gardens. Easy to carry and easy to pour!
Vigoro 2 Gal. Rosemary Green Modern Multi-Grip High-Density Plastic Watering Can RZ.WC2G3BH5
Yes, it's on the expensive side, but I love using this for my seedlings b/c it's soooo good! Soil is the most important ingredient when planting!
FOXFARM Ocean Forest 40 lbs. 6.3-6.8 pH Plant Garden Potting Soil Mix FX14000
I don't fill a bed with this stuff, but I do top a bed with it!
Kellogg Garden Organics Organic Raised Bed and Potting Mix, All Natural Premium Soil 2 cu. ft., OMRI Listed 6490
Also great for seedlings! And indoor plants!
Back to the Roots Organic Potting Mix (1 cu.ft.) Peat-Free, Blended with Organic Fertilizer 47022-DS
I love these hand tools for my light gardening needs/raised beds. They are easy to hold and use.
Anvil 3-Piece Wood Handle Garden Tool Set (Trowel, Transplanter and Cultivator) GD210308V
Great pruning shears. These are always with me and easy to use. Cuts thru most garden limbs/stems with ease.
Fiskars 5/8 in. Cut Capacity Classic Bypass Hand Pruning Shears 391091-1011
I love these scissors for my delicate work. Mostly used on my herbs and flowers, but I do sometimes use them for my veggies!
Fiskars 6 in. Titanium Micro-Tip Blade Pruning Shears with Softgrip Handles 1072983
I love how easy these are to hold — the handles fit perfectly in my hand. My raised beds don’t get many weeds, but when they do (especially after being away for a week 😅), this set makes quick work of them. Simple, comfortable, and gets the job done...
Misopily 13 in. Weeder Manual Puller Tool Set 3 Pcs with Rubber Handle 4 Teeth Crack Uprooting Crevice Gardening PH03328B160
I have a purple one! I love it, it has been 4 years now and it still works amazing. I should have bought 2 of these, I've never had one last this long!!! I got this one at Runnings.
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A simple way to track rainfall in your yard. I love checking it after storms, and it’s a fun, hands-on learning tool for kids too!
AcuRite 5 in. Magnifying Rain Gauge 00850HDSBA3
We've used this before and had good results. Our garden center doesn't always have alot of it.
Back to the Roots Organic Compost Soil Amendment (1 cu. ft. Bag) 47096-DS
We’ve used this brand before and liked it. Bonus gardening tip: rabbit manure is incredible for gardens — if you know someone with pet rabbits, don’t overlook that gold!
BACCTO Lawn Garden Compost and Manure Blend, 40 Pound Bag (2-Pack) 2 x 5240
I still have these bags! They are awesome! I bought them in 2020 and they are the perfect size for me to move around if and when I need to. Very sturdy and hold up to NY winters.
JERIA 12-Pack 7 Gallon Grow Bags w/ Labels