My Go-To Tools & Products
Here are some of the tools and products I genuinely love and use all the time. No fluff, just the good stuff that makes gardening easier and more fun. Some of these links are affiliates, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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Seeds & Propagation
ArtBin Double Deep Compartment Box
I upgraded from photo box storage to three of these to house my ever-growing seed collection (no judgement).
Potassium Nitrate (Reagent Grade)
A 24hr soak in a .2% potassium nitrate solution will significantly boost your germination rates and times in stubborn peppers, eggplants, and even tomatoes.
Epic Gardening Seed Trays
These are the best, most durable seed starting trays I've ever used. They're built to last for years, unlike the flimsy ones that crack after one season.
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Planters & Infrastructure
GreenStalk 5-Tier Planter
I have two of these on my deck and they are amazing for growing a huge amount in a small space. I use them for greens, strawberries, micro tomatoes, and flowers.
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VIVOSUN Mini Walk-in Greenhouse
This little greenhouse is perfect for starting seeds and extending the growing season in a small space. The shelves are great, and my favorite feature is that the windows zip shut!
Power Planter Auger
This is my favorite way to get tomatoes, peppers, and garlic planted super quickly - especially in my in-ground beds. It attaches to any drill to make instant holes!
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Everyday Tools & Protection
Hori Hori Garden Knife
This is my absolute favorite tool. It digs, it cuts, it measures, it weeds. If I could only have one tool, this would be it. Seriously, it never leaves my side in the garden.
Steel Mesh Protection Bags
I use these to protect my harvest from greedy squirrels. They are great for smaller squash like delicata and kuri, but they are too small for huge ones like tromboncino.
REOLINK Security Camera
This camera is great to capture the wildlife action in my backyard. I mount it to a flexible tripod to capture what is stopping by my pond, check in on nesting rabbits, or see who is eating my eggplants.
Harvesting & Projects
North Spore Mushroom Spawn
My favorite place to get mushroom spawn! Growing your own gourmet mushrooms like Wine Cap or Oyster is so rewarding and delicious. They have great quality spawn and kits.
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NESCO Food Dehydrator
Preserving the harvest is key! I love this dehydrator because it's expandable up to 30 trays and has an adjustable thermostat. I use it for herbs for tea, peppers for chili flakes, tomatoes, and making green powder from kale.
Jacquard Cyanotype Set
I am officially addicted to "blueprinting" my backyard! This 170-year-old process is one of the best ways to capture the architecture of a plant. From volunteer dill to ferns, I use this to create beautiful botanical art.