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The Rumford Gardener RG435A Canvas Garden Tote with Pockets White

Published: Sep 9th, 2011 | Author: Add Comment

The Rumford Gardener RG435A Canvas Garden Tote with Pockets White

  • Washable canvas
  • 5 deep pockets
  • Bungee tool retainers
  • Holds garden tools, accessories, and more
  • 3-year limited warranty

Deluxe canvas tote with six outside pockets and bungee to secure tools in each pocket. Hunter green trim and waterproof base.

List Price: $ 19.00

Price: $ 16.80

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Indoor Gardening Supplies Help the Kitchen Gardener

Published: Jul 21st, 2011 | Author: Add Comment

Most indoor gardening supplies are quite handy for an indoor garden of houseplants or the vegetable and herb garden. The space you have chosen for your plants or garden determines the type of indoor gardening supplies that will be needed. Some supplies are basic and others will depend on the type of garden you want.

All the surfaces that you plan on using for your indoor garden must be protected against water damage and the spillage of soil. Plastic trays can be used under plant containers; a sheet of flexible plastic or a drop cloth can be placed under stands or larger planters. The soil used should be of good quality and contain the nutrients the houseplants need for about eight to ten weeks. Plants that grow for a longer period of time will need some fertilization and a water-soluble type recommended for your particular plants should be used. You can also add compost or fish emulsion to the soil for added nutrients. The organic fertilizers give your fruits and vegetables much better flavor and are better for you and the man-made fertilizers contain high levels of minerals that houseplants or indoor garden plants need for growth. Because houseplants can absorb nutrients through its leaves there is a spray that can also be used.

Ten Inexpensive Gardening Gifts That Every Gardener Needs

Published: Jun 29th, 2011 | Author: Add Comment

Looking for a gift to give the gardener in your life? Sometimes inspiration is hard to come by especially when a Birthday or Special Occasion seems to be looming just around the corner. Don’t worry though; you’ve come to the right place, here’s a list of ten inexpensive gardening gifts that every gardener will be delighted to receive.

Aluminium Garden Tool Set

Normally comprising of a trowel, transplanter and a cultivator (that’s the little fork shaped one), a quality garden tool set is indispensable. Useful for all sorts of gardening issues, aluminium sets are simply the best because they’re strong and don’t rust. A good tip is to try and buy a sharp edged trowel, it makes gardening just that little bit easier.

Thick Garden Kneeler

When you’re talking garden kneelers, thicker is always better, especially when they’re padded and soft. You see the amount of time you spend in the garden on your knees can have a cumulative effect on your joints, leading to aches, pains and even arthritis, so make life easier and get a kneeler.

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Why Every Gardener Needs A Garden Shed

Published: Jun 28th, 2011 | Author: Add Comment

One of my all-time favorite hobbies is having a garden each year. I think my love for gardening started when I was a little girl spending summers with my grandmother and helping her take care of her large vegetable and flower gardens. I love the feeling of getting dirt in my fingernails and of seeing healthy vegetables and beautiful flowers grow from the tiniest seeds. My grandmother taught me a lot about life and about gardening during those summers. One of the main things I remember her teaching me, however, was that every gardener needed a garden shed.

I thought this advice about a garden shed was a bit strange at first. In fact, I questioned my grandmother about it because I thought surely she had spoken wrong. A garden shed? Sure, they are great, but why would every gardener need one? That was my question to my grandmother.

She answered my question about the need for a garden shed in the most magical and memorable way. She walked me over to her special garden shed and brought me inside with her. Once inside she began explaining all the different tools, seeds and fertilizers that she had in her garden shed. I was quite amazed at everything my gram had in her garden shed. It was really organized and she seemed to have a great reason for each thing she had in there. She said that all gardeners will take more pride in their gardens if they have a special garden shed filled with everything they need to garden.