Hellobee Boards Topic: Gardeners- help needed

Hellobee Boards Topic: Gardeners- help needed https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:09:57 +0000 Foodnerd81 on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865350 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:31:05 +0000 Foodnerd81 865350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ These are such great ideas-- thank you! We have a shopping plaza nearby with a Home Depot, Target, and marshalls, so I'll try there, and if no luck, I'll order from Amazon. Thank you all! I like the watering can for my nephew, I'm sure he'll love it. Hopefully I can find a book about gardens too. NorCalWayfarer on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865234 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:45:25 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 865234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would suggest going to your local nursery/gardening store or Ace Hardware. I don't think you can ever have too many pairs of gloves or tools (especially if she and her SO are both doing yardwork at the same time). You could DIY some labels--I made mine out of wine corks, like these <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/175288610466291033/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/175288610466291033/</a> I would also recommend compost tea -- it's similar benefits to compost, without having to deal with a compost pile (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bus-Brew-Biodynamic-Compost-Bags/dp/B003WIL2OK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371573278&sr=8-1&keywords=compost+tea" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Bus-Brew-Biodynamic-Compost-Bags/dp/B003WIL2OK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371573278&sr=8-1&keywords=compost+tea</a>) I also like EB Stone Organics vegetable food and the box is actually really cute too (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/EB-Stone-Organic-Tomato-Vegetable/dp/B00BJAM7V0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371573347&sr=8-1&keywords=eb+organics+vegetable+food" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/EB-Stone-Organic-Tomato-Vegetable/dp/B00BJAM7V0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371573347&sr=8-1&keywords=eb+organics+vegetable+food</a>). Love the idea of a cute little watering can for the LO. You could also get him/her a bird feeder or something with insects, and/or a book about gardening. You are so thoughtful! I'm sure she'll love whatever you end up getting her! Weagle on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865141 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:13:39 +0000 Weagle 865141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm just getting into gardening (never thought I would say that...), and I would love little labeling stakes and extra gloves! Maybe you could get a little watering can for her son? LO is 13 months, and watering our garden is her favorite part of the day! mediagirl on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865088 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:55:07 +0000 mediagirl 865088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ How much do you want to spend? I think your best bet at this point, short notice, is to go to Home Depot or Lowes or your neighborhood home improvement store. Do you have an Ace Hardware? Or a local store? I suggest going in person so you can feel the tools. There are some pretty cheap tools out there that I have found are not worth it, unless you want to buy new ones each year. I have ended up with bent garden tools too many times. Get a good quality trowel and cultivator, a bag with lots of pockets and some gloves with rubber around the fingertips. Do you have Amazon Prime? If nothing else, you could do something like this: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Ascot-Garden-Tote-Tools/dp/B009MID5H6/ref=sr_1_35?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1371570619&sr=1-35" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Ascot-Garden-Tote-Tools/dp/B009MID5H6/ref=sr_1_35?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1371570619&sr=1-35</a> For the 2.5 year old - their own bag + tools! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Sunny-Blossom-Bright/dp/B001QMPWB8/ref=pd_sim_sbs_lg_3" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Sunny-Blossom-Bright/dp/B001QMPWB8/ref=pd_sim_sbs_lg_3</a> Gloves: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Magid-TE336T-M-Collection-SuperTips-Gardening/dp/B003BVIPUC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1371570869&sr=8-7&keywords=garden+gloves" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Magid-TE336T-M-Collection-SuperTips-Gardening/dp/B003BVIPUC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1371570869&sr=8-7&keywords=garden+gloves</a> regberadaisy on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865085 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:54:16 +0000 regberadaisy 865085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Foodnerd81: oh yeah if she has crocs she will be fine! Foodnerd81 on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865082 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:53:22 +0000 Foodnerd81 865082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @regberadaisy: You posted about this around Mother's Day, right? I totally got most of these ideas from your post :) The thing with the clogs is, I know she has Crocs, so would she want another pair? I mean, these would be better if it's wet out I guess, right? I'm such a city dweller with a black thumb so this is out of my comfort zone :) I don't have Prime... I'm thinking we will pony up for it soon with baby stuff, but haven't bit the bullet yet. regberadaisy on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865079 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:50:43 +0000 regberadaisy 865079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Foodnerd81: do you have Amazon Prime? I got my mom these for Mother's Day: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GXPD80/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GXPD80/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000066CKS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000066CKS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a> Otherwise check TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Homegoods bc they usually have a decent gardening tool section around this time. You can also usually find a all one carryall that has the essential gardening tools (gloves, shears, etc) and the bag becomes a seat! I got my mom that a few years back and she loves it! ie: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Piece-Gardening-Foldaway-Backrest-Detachable/dp/B00251QS3A" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Piece-Gardening-Foldaway-Backrest-Detachable/dp/B00251QS3A</a> Vegmama on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865061 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:42:42 +0000 Vegmama 865061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I live downtown (without a yard), so I don't have advice ... but I LOVE the ideas you mentioned. I know hand shears (I think that's what they're called) were awesome to have when we had a yard. Everything else you mentioned sounds like a wonderful gift bag/basket. You're a great sister! Foodnerd81 on "Gardeners- help needed" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gardeners-help-needed#post-865023 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:29:49 +0000 Foodnerd81 865023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My sister is hosting my baby shower at her house this weekend, so I'd like to bring her a little gift. Her new house has two gardening beds, where she is growing some vegetables and flowers. She's never really gardened before but is enjoying it, so I'm looking for suggestions for a gift basket around that theme. I'm thinking things you could use duplicates of, in case she already has some of the things I include. I was thinking: Gloves (maybe a pretty pair for her and more manly one for her husband) Knee pads Stakes/labels to label the plants (suggestions on a good type to get?) Hand salve of some sort Some kind of tote where you can put your shovel, sheers, etc I believe they already bought the tools needed, like the little shovel and stuff, and they already have lots of stuff planted so I don't want to get actual plants or seeds I don't think. Anything else that a gardener would appreciate but maybe wouldn't buy for themselves? Also any ideas of what to get a 2.5 yo that's related but won't encourage him to dig up her garden?? Bonus points for stores I should go to to purchase these since I don't have time to order online anymore!