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Gardening – Great Products for Gardens, Flowers & Houseplants

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These are products we use around our own garden: raised beds, flowers, and houseplants, along with a few finds I think are worth sharing. I especially love things that save time, make gardening easier, or simply make our outdoor spaces more enjoyable...
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Grow Big in Small Spaces with Container Gardening

Lots of vegetables grown in these ~ peas, beans, lettuce, Swiss Chard, spinach, kale, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini and so much more. 

 
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We've tried tomatoes in these planters, but honestly they've only done so-so for us. They seem a little too shallow for tomatoes unless we keep the plants trimmed back, which isn't always possible when we're away. We've actually had better luck growi...
MQFORU 2-Pack Raised Garden Bed Tomato Planter
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We LOVE our Vegepod! We've grown beans, peas, lettuce, kale, spinach, Swiss chard, and even had a volunteer basil plant decide to join the party. We've gotten a lot of use out of it and are excited to put the top on when the weather gets colder to se...
Vegepod Raised Garden Bed Self Watering Kit

Everything You Need to Grow Beautiful, Healthy Orchids

From repotting supplies to specialized orchid care products, you'll find everything needed to keep your orchids healthy and blooming. Enjoy the beauty and elegance of these remarkable plants in your home all year long.

 
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I use this as the finishing layer on top of the potting mixture for my orchids. I especially like the bark because it gives the pots a much neater, finished look. With 7 orchids finally blooming again, I'm pretty happy with the combination I've been ...
Doter Orchid Potting Mix Pine Bark & Perlite
 
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I have 7 orchids and have finally started getting them to bloom again! I mix this with my other orchid potting mix when I repot them, and I've been really pleased with how my orchids are doing. I'm definitely sticking with what's working!
Sun Bulb 8305 Better GRO Orchid Plus Fertilizer
 
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This is one of the products I use for my 7 orchids. I mix it together with my other orchid potting mix, and since I've started using this combination, my orchids have been blooming again surprisingly quickly. After waiting for those blooms, I'm one h...
Sun Bulb 5011 Better-Gro Phalaenopsis Mix

Gardening Books to Help You Grow with Confidence for Every Skill Level and Season

Whether you're just starting or have years of experience, these gardening books are filled with practical tips and expert advice. Learn new techniques, solve common problems, and enjoy a more beautiful, productive garden.

 
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I've had flower gardens for years and have used this book as a reference when I needed ideas or information. At our home in Missouri, we had flowers all across our large front porch and garage, another flower bed by the pumphouse, flowering shrubs an...
Flower Gardening in 7 Steps: Beginner's Guide
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I used this book when we lived on 40 acres in Missouri and were growing several kinds of fruit trees and bushes, including blueberries and peaches. We even planted a multi-fruit tree shortly before we moved, although we didn't get to stay long enough...
Fruit Tree Gardening: 9 Simple Steps Guide
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Of these three gardening books, this is probably the one I've used the most. I really enjoy raised-bed and container gardening and have grown all kinds of vegetables this way. I like being able to pull out a book and check something when I have a que...
Simple Raised Bed & Container Gardening Guide

Quality Garden Seeds for Beautiful Blooms and Bountiful Harvests

From heirloom vegetables to fragrant herbs and stunning flowers, find seeds for every gardening style. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing healthy, beautiful plants from seed to harvest.

 
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I've had these chives for about two years now and still enjoy growing and using them. Mine are outside during the warmer months, then I bring them inside so we can continue having fresh chives through the winter. I love having fresh herbs available w...
Gaea's Blessing Chives Seeds - Non-GMO Heirloom
 
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I've been growing this parsley for about two years as well. It stays outside during the warmer months, and then I bring it inside so we can continue using fresh parsley through the winter. There's just something nice about being able to snip fresh he...
Triple Curled Parsley Seeds - 600 Seeds Non-GMO
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Indoor Plant Containers That Combine Beauty and Function

Give your favorite houseplants a beautiful place to thrive with stylish indoor containers. Discover quality planters that complement your home while promoting healthy growth and lasting beauty.

 
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I have several of these planters and really like them, especially because they can be watered from the bottom. I use them for many of my indoor plants, and most of those plants spend the summer outside before coming back indoors for the winter. Botto...
homenote Large Plastic Flower Pots 3 Pcs
 
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Yep — same planter, different color! 😂 I have these in more than one color because I like the planter itself, especially the ability to water from the bottom. I use them for many of my indoor plants, so having different colors lets me mix things up ...
homenote Large Plastic Flower Pots 3 Pcs
 
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I have this 15-pot set and use them for several of my indoor plants. I especially like that they can be watered from the bottom, and having different sizes makes it easy to match the pot to the plant. Most of my houseplants spend the summer outside a...
homenote 15 Plastic Plant Pots 6in White

Watering System

This is a convenient garden watering system that makes keeping raised beds, tomatoes, vegetables, flowers, and other plants watered much easier. Once it’s set up, the water is delivered right where your plants need it—simply turn it on, let it run fo...

 
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We are really enjoying this watering system for our raised garden beds, tomatoes, and other plants. Once it was set up, it made watering so much easier—just turn the water on and let it run for a little while! I love not having to stand there with a ...
240FT Drip Irrigation System Garden Kit

Decorations

We love adding a little red, white, and blue around our home, yard, and garden, and America’s 250th Anniversary gives us an extra-special reason to decorate! From personalized bunting and garden flags to solar pathway lights that glow after dark, the...

 
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We have this banner up at our house now and really enjoy it. I especially like the patriotic design for America's 250th anniversary and the fact that it can be personalized, which makes it feel a little more special than an ordinary seasonal decorati...
Custom America 250th Anniversary Bunting Flag
 
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These lights were definitely noticed! We had them lining our sidewalk and everyone who saw them commented on how pretty they were. Several people even said they wanted to get some for themselves. We did take ours down after about two weeks for a rath...
8 Solar American Flag Pathway Lights Waterproof
 
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We have this garden flag displayed outside now and plan to keep enjoying it as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary. It's an easy way to add some red, white, and blue to the yard without needing a huge display, and it looks great mixed in with ou...
250th USA Garden Flag - Patriotic 4th July Decor
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