Marion’s Trusted Tools & Resources

I've used my Ladbrooke soil blocker for over 20 years. It's the best tool for starting small to medium seeds. The cuber punches out a block of 20 cubes at a time. Each seed has its own cube, which means seedlings don't suffer from transplant shock. Made in England.
 

We really need to get another one of these garden hoes! My husband and I both love this tool and we're always stealing it from each other. We use it to loosen soil, dig weeds, transplant seedlings and larger plants. It's tough, lightweight, and feels perfectly balanced in your hand.
The handle is made of beautiful Japanese vertebra wood. 

I've been making compost in Alaska for almost 40 years, and REOTEMP's heavy duty compost thermometer is rugged! Its stainless steel 24-inch, 5/16" diameter stem is perfect for all compost piles. The dial is in F and C and is easy to read. It comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty and is made in the USA. This model is compatible with the REOTEMP FM-0 Probe Guard (recommended for easy lifting and moving around) for added protection of the dial.

For measuring soil and compost temps, Reotemp provides high-quality, garden thermometers. I like the 12-inch stem for monitoring a small compost pile or soil for transplanting seedlings and general planting. The thermometer is hermetically sealed which means it wonit fog up if you rinse it off with water. Included is a free PDF digital compost guide to get you started with composting. The thermometer comes calibrated and features a 1-year limited warranty.

I searched high and low to find a multi-purpose watering wand. Orbit is the one! The 36-inch want has a head that ratches back and forth and provides 9 spray patterns. Its extends to 36-inches making it great for watering hanging baskets and hard-to-reach areas. The ratcheting head also rotates 180 degrees. And I love the lever fireman gripfor adjusting the water flow.
 

I like a green tidy lawn but I don't like gas mowers. Which makes the American Lawn Mower Company's 14-Inch 4-blade push reel lawn mower perfect! I also love it as a green alternative to gas-powered lawnmowers. It's easy to use and cuts your lawn in a clean, scissor-like motion that makes your lawn well, beautifully mowed! This reel lawn mower is low maintenance and only requires sharpeningt once every 3-5 years.

I like a green tidy lawn but I don't like gas mowers. Which makes the American Lawn Mower Company's 14-Inch 4-blade push reel lawn mower perfect! I also love it as a green alternative to gas-powered lawnmowers. It's easy to use and cuts your lawn in a clean, scissor-like motion that makes your lawn well, beautifully mowed! This reel lawn mower is low maintenance and only requires sharpening once every 3-5 years.

I bought my first Dramm watering can over 10 years ago. I love it because when it comes to watering cans, I'm pretty fussy. They must be well-balanced, have a long spout with a LONG reach, a detachable "rose' so you can tap out debris, and a handle that you can grab anywhere and get the job done.
 
 

You won't be embarassed to set up this beautiful bamboo plant stand in your living room! It's over 3 feet tall and 12 inches deep -- perfect for growing seedlings or displaying indoor plants in small spaces. It stores easily - collapses to fit in a closet for seasonal use.
 
 

Perma-Nest trays are my favorite all-purpose trays. I use them for starting seeds, moving plants, harvesting, and more. They are super-strong, which means they don't bend, warp, and split. Plus, you don't need a support tray underneath. Store them inside when you're not using them and they'll last you a lifetime. Standand 21 x 10 x 2 inches.

I have been a customer of Renee's Garden for nearly 30 years. Renee is a pioneer seeds-woman, scouting out high-quality and unusual varieties from around the world.
Tip: If you love sweet peas, check out Renee's selection!