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Gardening Finds From a Beginner Gardener

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I will not claim to know it all when it comes to gardening. However, through trial and error I have learners a few important things that have made a great impact on my garden. My vegetable and fruit plants are thriving so these things have definitely...
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Soil and containers

When it comes to soil, I used to think I could just grab a potting mix and be good. However, I learned that mixing your own soil is best and can be a more affordable depending on the materials you choose. This is a list that has kept my garden thrivi...
 
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I use this to make my own soil mix for potted plants. Since my budget was very small I had to find a way to make it work with what was available to me. This soil has been amazing for my vegetable garden. Everything seems to be growing so fast. I mix ...
Expert Gardener Garden Soil for In-Ground Plants, 2 cu. ft. - Walmart.com
 
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This has been such a great success with my veggies. I have zucchini, serranos, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers growing at the moment of my writing this. When I tell you everything is just thriving, I mean it. It’s so cool seeing all my plants h...
Biochar Pro Garden Mix Soil - 4 Quart Bag for Enhanced Plant Growth, Soils
 
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This is so needed for proper drainage & my vegetables seem to appreciate this in the soil mix I’ve made. I really do recommend adding this to ensure your plant babies keep thriving!
Miracle-Gro Perlite, 8 qt., Improves Drainage and Aeration in Potting Mixes
 
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I’ve recently added some garden beds for our cucumbers and cantaloupes and this was so easy to assemble! Who knew having a garden would be this fun! 🥰
Best Choice Products 4x2x1ft Outdoor Raised Metal Oval Garden ...
 
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I love that I can reuse this tray & also how well my seedlings have grown in this. I just use popsicle sticks to label what each row is and it works because they fit without obstructing the lid too ☺️
Ferry Morse Pro-Hex Seed Starting Tray 72 Cells - Reusable Plastic Tray

Gardening Finds & essentials

Here you’ll find some things I’ve found that are such great gardening must haves in general.
 
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Ofcourse one of these is essential & makes watering the plants a bit easier.
Customer reviews for Expert Gardener 2 gal. Resin Watering Can, Green Lily | Walmart.com
 
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Such a great price find. I’ve found these for so much more. This is a great investment for indoor gardening.
Indoor Hydroponic Growing System with LED Grow Light, Smart Water Pump, 5 Pods, Automatic Timer – Perfect for Herbs, Vegetables & Fruits (Michaels)
 
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Oh my! This is such a game changer! Especially being able to roll this instead of having to carry around a small stool. Such a great gift for any gardener.
4-Wheel Outdoor Work Cart with Swivel Seat Steel Frame Tool Tray ...
 
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With gas prices being crazy, these are a great investment for maintenance.
CRAFTSMAN 14-in 5 Reel Lawn Mower with bagger