Seed Shops & Favorite Products

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This is where I keep current links to mail order sources for seeds and products I recommend for gardeners.

Recommended Products

Most links go to Amazon where I am an affiliate. Always check local shops first!

Grow Lights

Seedlings

Barrina Super Bright White LED Lights

These lights work nicely for indoor seed starting and growing young plants until it’s time for outdoor transplanting.

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Indoor Flowering & Fruiting

Barrina Full-Spectrum LED Lights

If you need lights for long-term growing including plants that can flower and fruit indoors, choose full-spectrum bulbs.

You can also use these lights for seed starting.

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Shelves with seedlings in pots under LED grow lights.

Top-Rated Bird Feeder With Automated Camera

Netvue Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder Camera

Price Range: $170 to $220

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It’s a bird feeder and automated camera all in

Rechargeable – can also be powered by optional Netvue Birdfy solar panel
High definition photos and video 24/7
Free cloud storage or save to SD card
Integrated phone app for footage and notifications
Identifies 6000+ bird species

Recommended Hummingbird Feeder

Hummingbird Feeder | Amazon

I like this style of feeder for a few reasons. First, it provides a perch for the birds as they feed. This is important so they don’t waste energy. Also, it’s easy to clean, which helps prevent disease.

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Hummingbird landing at sugar water feeder.

Compost Tumbler

Mantis Composter

These are a good option if you worry about your compost pile attracting pests.

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More Recommendations

Moisture Meter

A basic moisture meter takes the guesswork out of watering. I use mine all the time. And no batteries required!

Price Range: $7 to $12

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Two-wheeled Wheelbarrow

A two-wheeled wheelbarrow that does not topple over when full is worth every penny.

Price Range: $60 to $130

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Long-Lasting Plant Markers & Labels

Brother label maker and plant labels on stainless steel markers

This is what I use to mark perennials in the garden when I need tags that will last for years (and years) throughout the seasons.

Stainless Steel Plant Markers will last for years (and years).

Price Range: $30

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A Brother Label Maker with waterproof tapes is perfect for long-lasting labels. I use the TZe labels up to 1″ in size.

Price range: $30-$140

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Floating Row Covers | These comes in different sizes and thicknesses to suit your needs.
Gloves | I’ve had good luck with Watson brand.
Heat Mat with Thermostat | For seeds that need extra warmth to sprout indoors.
Heated Bird Bath | To provide fresh water in winter.
Label Maker | Use waterproof tapes for really long-lasting plant tags.
Stainless Steel Plant Markers | Combine with the Label Maker and you’re set.
Kangaroo Bag | I use these for weeding, leaf collection, and more.
Mosquito Net | To work the garden in peace.
Sticky Traps | Excellent way to stop fungus gnats indoors.
Wheelbarrow With Two Wheels | No more tipping over!
Watering Can | A good narrow, long neck watering can is a must for houseplants.
Waders | For pond maintenance.

Book

I like this book so much because it demonstrates how by doing what’s best for birds you do what’s best for the earth.

Bird-Friendly Gardening
Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape

by Jen McGuinness

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Bird-Friendly Gardening is the definitive guide to planting a wildlife-welcoming home landscape filled with a diversity of native plants that feed, shelter, and support birds.