Thinking… do I really need this in my garden?

favorites we wouldn’t garden without.

Garden & Hand Tools

  • Double Wheel Hoe – A workhorse in the garden—great for weeding, cultivating, and making quick work of rows without gas or noise.
  • Garden Trowel – A trusty essential for digging, planting, and transplanting. Fits right in your hand and gets the job done, season after season.
  • Garden Apron – five pockets for all your storage needs.

Pesticides

  • Monterey BT – A garden-safe ally against caterpillars and leaf‑eating worms. This OMRI-listed biological spray (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki) stops pests in their tracks without harming bees, birds, or the soil—perfect for veggies, fruit trees, ornamentals, and herbs on up to the day of harvest.
  • Bug Buster II – A powerful organic insecticide and miticide that targets a broad range of pests like aphids, whiteflies, mites, and more. Safe for beneficial insects when used as directed, it helps keep your garden healthy and pest-free naturally.

Seed Starting Essentials

  • 2.5″ Seed Starter Pots – These give roots space to grow and hold up well season after season.
  • 1020 Extra Strength Trays – We use these every season—strong enough to carry when full, and they don’t crack or sag like the flimsy ones.
  • Premium Garden Seeds – Reliable, high-quality seeds for a productive garden—whether you’re growing heirlooms, hybrids, or your favorite seasonal staples.
  • Heat Mat (10″ x 20.75″) – A seed-starting game changer. Gently warms soil to boost germination and give your seedlings a strong, steady start.

Favorite for Garden Supplies

  • Greenhouse Megastore – If you are looking for quality products and save some cash, check Greenhouse Megastore out. We’ve been very pleased with them. NOTE: We are not an affiliate of them.

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