Tools and resources Marion recommends
I have tried and tested many gardening tools over the past 35 years. Some ended up being expensive gimmicks that wasted my time and money. Sigh.
The right garden tools can transform your gardening experience. So to help you make the most of your budget and to take your gardening to the next level, I have tried and tested the following tools and found each to be worth the investment.
This page contains a list of the coveted few tools that make my shortlist of recommendations.
It goes without saying that I only ever recommend resources I have personally used and trust. But before we dive in, here is an important disclosure: Where possible, we register as affiliates for the products and services we use and recommend.
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Gardening Guides
Why Your Compost Doesn't Get HOT and 10 Easy Ways To Fix It
Gardeners tell me there's nothing more frustrating than to invest tons of time and energy into making compost, only to have it turn into a soggy, smelly mess. Or dry out altogether so it just sits there.
That's why I created this guide: To help you assess your compost and then apply solutions so you can get your compost pile back on its feet.
Take a moment to imagine a greener lawn, tastier veggies, and a garden that's a made-in-heaven dream to maintain.
With Marion's guide you can get finished Compost in only Six Weeks!
Tools & Gadgets
Renee's Garden seeds
Easy-to-grow vegetable, flower, and herbs seeds
New, exciting, and unusual varieties
Excellent instructions on seed packets
Excalibur Food Dehydrator
9 trays, 9 sheets, 26-hour timer
In our house, this food dehydrator is a workhorse for all kinds of drying, from flowers to food.
Heavy-duty sprinkler • Lifetime guarantee
My favorite, all-purpose sprinkler for targeted watering and hard to reach spots. I've used mine for over 10 years!
CobraHead Weeder & Cultivator Tool
Marion's all-time favorite weeding tool
Comfortable grip
Multi-purpose
Ergonomically comfortable
Gamma Seal Premium 5 Gallon BPA-Free Food-Grade Bucket Lid, HDPE, White
This 2-part lid turns a 5-gallon bucket into a container that keeps materials dry and pests out.
Sturdy and made from food grade material, High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) and is BPA-free
Soil Block Maker
This soil blocker punches out 20, 3/4-inch cubes for starting small to medium sized seeds.
It is sturdy and dependable: I've used my soil blocker for over 20 years.
Just mix and moisten the soil of your choice, press in using the comfortable grip, and you're ready to plant seeds!
REOTEMP Heavy Duty Compost Thermometer
24" Stem Length (other lengths available)
Rugged All Stainless Steel Construction
Made in the USA
5/16" Diameter Heavy Duty Stem
Hermetically Sealed Dial (Won't Fog Up!)
Large 3" Dual Scale Dial: 0 to 200°F & -10 to 90°C
REOTEMP Soil & Compost Thermometer 12-inch stem
A less expensive option to the Heavy-Duty Compost Thermometer.
12-inch stem: Perfect for all compost bins and tumblers.
Corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel case, bezel
Quality glass lens
Waterproof
Orbit Watering Wand
There are many reasons why I love this wand:
9 spray options to fit every watering need
Great for reaching hanging baskets and shrubs
Fireman grip lever easy adjusts flow
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