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Fun in the garden
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items I love being out in the garden it is very relaxing and it has the added benefit of providing some food for our family. Plus the kids love helping me out.
I have never had a raised bed at that height before. Mine have all been at ground level. But I have seen these at the community garden. I think they would be especially good for people who can't get all the way down on the ground in order to garden. ...
Greenes Fence 32 in. L x 16 in. W x 31 in. H Original Cedar Elevated Garden Bed RCEV1632
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This is a great idea to ground level raised beds if you don't want to make them yourself.
VEIKOUS Dark Gray Galvanized Steel Raised Garden Bed 9-in-1 Planter Box Outdoor, 96 in. L x 24 in. W x 17 in. H PG0102-07GY-2
If you are looking for wood raised beds, this is perfect. Cedar wood is a great choice because it is bug resistant. It looks great and will last a long time.
Outdoor Essentials Haven 2 ft. x 8 ft. Natural Cedar Raised Garden Bed (11 in. H) 472550
When you start to get serious about gardening, an composter is a very good thing to have. It allows nature to turn you brown and green items into soil. It provides all the nutrients plants need to thrive.
Unbranded 42 Gal. Dual Chamber Tumbler Composter Rotating Compost Bin with 2 Sliding Doors, Easy Turn All Season Composter, Black OGSA04-3053
If you have room for it, these cedar composters are great. The spaces in the slats are perfect to allow oxygen to penetrate the pile. It is essential to feed the bacteria that will break down the compost. I don't use this kind only because I don't ha...
Greenes Fence Greenes 231.90 Gal. Cedar Wood Stationary Composter RCCOMP26
My neighbor across the street has one of these. He collects the rain water and then uses that water to water his garden. It's a great way to utilize what nature provides.
Unbranded Terra Cotta Rain Barrel 55 gal. Model # TC-55 TC-55
When working in the garden, gloves are a must! I prefer the leather ones. They fit well and can take lots of abuse.
FIRM GRIP Large Winter Cowhide Leather Work Gloves 56727-36
This is perfect for those of us who have raised beds at ground level and have a hard time getting down to it. Instead, this allows you to rest and enjoyably,work at ground level.
Pure Garden Gardening Kneeling Bench with Tool Pouches HW155096
A wheelbarrow is an absolute must in a garden. The first time I had to shift dirt around, I was glad to have my wheelbarrow. I use mine all the time!
Jackson 6 cu. ft. Steel Wheelbarrow M6KBUT12
Hand tools are one of those things that you cannot garden without. I like this set as it wraps around the bucket making all the tools easily accessible. Also the bucket is a great addition.
5/8 in. Cut 9 in. Bypass Pruning Shears, 3-Piece Garden Tool Set, 5 Gal. Bucket Caddy and 5 Gallon Orange Bucket Combo
A good set of hand tools makes a big difference. In working in close quarters small hand tools are essential. I love these Husky tools. They are a good quality at a descent price.
Anvil 3-Piece Wood Handle Garden Tool Set (Trowel, Transplanter and Cultivator) GD210308V
In working in raised beds a good hand shovel comes in handy, especially when you are turning the soil or removing old plants. This shovel with the hand grip works perfectly for those small spaces.
Anvil 28 in. Wood D-Grip Short Handle Carbon Steel Digging Shovel 77470-938
Good raised bed soil is very important. I have used Kellogg soils for as long as I can remember. They make a quality soil the is chock full of nutrients. I won't use anything else.
Kellogg Garden Organics Organic Raised Bed and Potting Mix, Premium Soil 2 cu. ft., OMRI Listed 687
I have one of these for when I work on my knees in the garden. It makes a big difference. It really saves my knees. I don't know what I would do without it.
Pure Garden Heavy-Duty Foam Kneeling Pad HW1500114