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Reviews of Container Gardening Tools and Books

There are all kinds of great gardening books and tools for container gardening. We'll let you know about the latest and greatest as well as revisit some old favorites.

Book Review of Succulent Container Gardens, By Debra Lee Baldwin

Review of Debra Lee Baldwin's book, Succulent Container Gardens.

Smart Pots are Smart for Vegetable Container Gardening

Smart Pots are great for growing container vegetables. Read this review to find out why Smart Pots rock.

APS Seed Starter From Gardeners Supply

Review of APS seed starter system from Gardeners Supply.

Pot Pads

Pot pads are a great product to keep your container gardens off of you deck. Pot pads are well designed pot feet.

Great Drink Safe Hoses are a Great Green Investment

Buying a drink-safe hose may be the best gardening investment. Avoid spraying lead on your veggies with this drink safe hose.

The Scoop on Soil Scoops

The Soil Scoop may be my favorite container gardening tool. Soil Scoops rule!

Help! I Need A Food Drying Intervention

Review of the Excalibur Dehydrator

The New Terrarium, By Tovah Martin

Book review of Tovah Martin's, The New Terrarium.

Womanswork Paisley Gardening Hat

Womanswork gardening hat has style and substance

Potrisers - The Fabulous Dissapearing Pot Feet

Potrisers are my favorite pot feet.

Garden Gloves

West County Garden gloves are cool, come in lots of awesome colors and styles. Read this review to find out if they work as well as they look.

Gardening Magazine

Fine Gardening is monthly magazine published by the Taunton Press.

Ethel Garden Gloves for Women

Ethel garden gloves are grand. Find out why.

Review Ikea Mini Greenhouse for Container Gardening

This mini greenhouse is flimsy, cheap and so small it's a bit silly. On the flip side, it is oh so cute.

Corn Bag

Back hurt? Hands sore? Just plain cold, after container gardening on a chilly day? Heat up a microwavable corn bag, and in minutes you'll feel better.

Plant of the Month Club

Before you order this expensive plant of the month club subscription, think twice

Container Garden Watering Can

Let's be honest, sometimes watering container gardens can be a drag. However, when you use OXO's cheerful, well designed watering can you can change the pain to pleasure.

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Container Gardeners

Have a holiday gift list a mile long? We'll help you tackle that list with these gift ideas for your favorite container gardeners. Oh, and don't forget to put yourself on that list.

Container Gardening Book Review - Easy Container Gardens by Pamela Crawford

If you could only have one container gardening book on your shelves, this would be a great choice.

Suncalc a Great Container Gardening Gadget

Ever wonder if your "full sun," container garden plants are actually getting enough rays? Suncalc is a very simple gadget that can tell you.

Bogs Boots for Container Gardening

Bogs boots are perfect for container gardening on a wet day. They are not only waterproof and very warm, they come in fantastic colors and patterns.

Self-Watering Container Gardening Book Review

Book review of "Incredible Vegetables From Self-Watering Containers," by Edward C. Smith

Review of Tilley Hat for Container Gardening

Maybe you've seen the ads for Tilley Hats. Find out if they are as good as they sound for container gardening.

Urban Art Pot, by TerraCycle

The TerraCycle Urban Art Pot is not only styling, it's carbon neutral and painted by inner city artists and is great for container gardening.

Ladies Explorer Hat by Wallaroo

The "Ladies Explorer," hat by Wallaroo is perfect for container gardening.

Container Gardening Product Review - Better Than Rocks

Better Than Rocks is a plastic mesh you put in the bottom of your container garden to help with drainage.

Garden Clogs from L.L. Bean

Tired of ruining your shoes when you container garden? Try these lightweight, waterproof garden clogs from L.L. Bean.

"A Growing Gardener," by Abbie Zabar

Review of the urban container gardening book, "A Growing Gardener," By author and artist, Abbie Zabar.

Ribbon Hat for Container Gardening

Looking good and getting sun protection, while you are container gardening, is easy when you're wearing this great ribbon hat.

Container Gardening Magazine - Fine Gardening's "Container Gardening"

This annual edition of Fine Gardening's,"Container Gardening, Volume 5," is gorgeous and informative.

L.L. Bean Garden Trug

This plastic, flexible trug is great for all the dirt, compost and tools you haul around while container gardening.

OXO Container Gardening Tool Set

Find out if you need the 6 piece container gardening tool set from OXO.

The U CAN Watering Can Rocks

Review of the U CAN - a well designed watering can. Find out why I love the U CAN watering can.

Gorgeous Garden Planter by Lechuza

The Lechuza garden planter is the Ferrari of the container gardening world. For a sleek, modern style, check out Lechuza garden planters.

The Earthbox Rocks for Vegetable Container Gardening

The Earthbox ROCKS! Find out why the Earthbox rocks in this in depth review.

The Grow Box is Great for Container Vegetable Gardening

The Grow Box is a great system for container vegetable gardening.

Great Gardening Gifts For Under $25

There are lots of great gardening gifts that you can buy for less than $25.00. Here are some of my favorites.

Great Gardening Gifts Between $25-$100

Here are some great gardening gift ideas between $25 and $100. Everything from books to planters to my favorite gift certificates.

 

 

Choosing Garden Clogs, Shoes and Boots

Great advice from Teresa Soule on garden clogs, boots and shoes. What to look for when buying garden shoes, clogs and boots.

Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces

Book review of Garden Up!: Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large spaces. By Susan Morrison and Rebecca Sweet

Easy Garden Review

When I first saw the Easy Garden I yawned. After I used it, I clapped.

Yes, You Can! And Freeze and Dry it Too

Yes, You Can! is a great book to learn food preservation.

They Edible Front Yard by Ivette Soler

This book is a must have for wannabe front yard vegetable gardeners.

10 Great Gardening Books

10 Great Gardening Books for Container Gardeners

Book review of Concrete Garden Projects by Malin Lilsson and Camilla Arvidsson

Book review of Concrete Garden Projects by Malin Lilsson and Camilla Arvidsson

The Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Review of the fascinating novel, Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Moss Rocks! Rock

Moss Rocks are small, sleek and beautiful moss planters.

Bean Tower From Gardeners Supply

Review of Bean Bags with Support from Gardeners Supply

50 Mile Bouquet: Seasonal, Local and Sustainable Flowers,

The 50 Mile Bouquet is stunning and the information is fascinating.

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