One of my most rewarding quarantine hobbies has been gardening. And you don’t have to be Martha Stewart to do it! If you’re a beginner, now is the perfect time to start. Whether you’re planting tomatoes for a big summer harvest, transferring a favorite houseplant to a bigger pot, or reaping the benefits of your very own cutting garden, we put together a list of all the tools you need for your best gardening season yet.
Okay, let’s start with the gear. Terrain is a gardening company that makes tools that look as good as they work – which is very. I love their gloves, which you can get in a second skin version or leather-trimmed everyday gloves. The canvas utility apron is the perfect place to stash your garden secateurs, pruning shears, They even have thoughtful additions like a memory foam kneeling pad!
Your plants deserve to look good too, so upgrade their planters with these cute little scalloped ones. These perfectly patina’d planters and these pretty weathered pots from Bloomist will take your garden to the next level. A super-stylish copper watering can, matching set of every gardening tool you’d ever need, and a cute basket to carry all your goods will make gardening even more enjoyable. I’m obsessed with this woven market backpack with leather straps.
The thing about gardening is, you’re gonna get dirty. It’s just the nature of it. So why not have garden-dedicated clothing, like these amazing tie-dye clogs or these cute Hunter boots. Or split the difference and go for these You’re going to need sun protection, so don’t forget a straw hat or Supergoop sunscreen. Tuckernuck’s white and rattan hat looks good in the garden, but you can also rock it on the beach.
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