Gardening and Gardens

With gardening season just around the corner, now is a great time to take stock of your current supplies, clean your tools and maybe do a little shopping to get yourself ready. I've compiled a list of 5 garden gizmos that may look a little quirky but are made specifically for the job at hand. A few of them I have tried myself, so I'll give an honest review. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! All of these can be found on Amazon or maybe even your local garden center. (Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 1. Claw Gardening Gloves   Claw Gardening Gloves These creepy looking gardening gloves work as a 2 in 1 product. The strong plastic "claws" and puncture-resistant cloth both protect your hands and make your fingers stronger and "tool-like" for various garden tasks. Use them for raking out leaves from the garden bed, digging up weeds and digging holes for planting. No additional tools needed! I have a pair of thes...

Start your flower garden now by planting seeds inside during the winter.  Here are 5 tips! The wind is howling outside and the calendar is telling me it's almost February. To me, this is the perfect time to start some seeds indoors! Honestly, this task helps me get through the last bit of winter. Taking the time to figure out the germination needs of each seed, the relaxing sensation as soil is spread over the seed trays and lesson in patience as we wait until the first little sprout appears. It may not be for everyone, but it certainly is for me! And if you are like me, but need a little refresher, I've got you covered. Here are top 5 things to get your flower bed started now: 1. Buy seeds By now, you may have already received a few seed catalogs in the mail. Some of my favorites are: Johnny's Seed , Burpee , Select Seeds , Hudson Valley Seed Company , and The Gardeners Workshop . If you haven't received any, you can look them up online and order directly from their we...