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Favorite Gardening Essentials
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Here are some of the essentials whether you are just starting out trying to grow your own food or you are a seasoned gardener.
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Basic Supplies
 
How To Guides
 
All The Seeds

Basic Supplies

Here you will find what I consider to be the basics of what you will need for a thriving garden. Nothing fancy. Just bare bones for the beginner. 

 
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This is the best garden planner I have ever used. You plug in your crops and the app tells you when to plant, how to plant, and when to harvest all according to your growing zone. Use my link to download for FREE.
Seedtime - Your Ultimate Garden Planner and Management ...
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My seedlings pop right out of these reusable, bottom watering seed trays. So easy!
SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray, 16 XL Cell
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I tried this for the first time this year and had better seed germination than ever.
Burpee Eco Friendly 8 Qt Seed Starting Mix 0.06-0.03-0.03
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You will want to pick a good compost to add to your soil.
Compost - Soil Amendments - The Home Depot
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Raised bed are good for those that can't bend over easily, poor soil quality, and aesthetics in your garden.
Raised Garden Beds - Garden Center
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These are a great option for compostable plant markers.
Biodegradable Plant Markers - pack of 15 with pen
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Great for so many uses. I use them in the garden to mark my seeds because inevitably they get left out there all summer long.
KTOJOY 200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream
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A great choice if you want more durable plant markers
200 6" White Plastic Plant Stake Labels
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Stackable planters are perfect for strawberries, lettuce, herbs, flowers, and so much more.
14-in. Plastic Stackable 3-Pot Planters
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How To Guides

I will share all of the ins and outs of how to grow your own food, garden bed options, and any other how to's that need to be shared

 
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There are many options when it comes to raised beds. You can buy them already made or you can use old pallets or materials you already have.
92 Pallet Garden - tiered/pyramid ideas
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All The Seeds

This is where you will find my favorite seeds, vegetables and flowers I am trying out this year, and my tried and true plants in my garden every year.

 
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Tomatoes seem to be on just about everyone's garden list. I know they're my favorite and so easy to grow once it's warm enough to get them outside.
Tomato Seeds & Plants - Beefsteak, Cherry ...
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Cucumbers are so easy to grow and a fan favorite!
Cucumber Seeds | Shop 33 Varieties
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Beans are hands down one of the easiest crops to grow. And they're so versatile!
Beans - Vegetable Seeds - The Home Depot
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Bakers Creek offers a free catalog to browse through. You can request it on their website.
Request a Catalog | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
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It's never too early to start planning your garden and there is always a new seed I want to try out.
Order a 2024 Catalog
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Bakers Creek offers many rare seed varieties that are fun to try.
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
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You can even order high quality seeds from Walmart.
Seed Packets
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