
In cities across the world, urban gardens have started to take hold. The thought of nurturing and growing one’s own fruits and veggies joins numerous, and now there are more tools than ever to help you begin. Listed below are 20 of my top tools that will help you start your urban garden, whether indoors or out. — Jeanine from AphroChic
Terrain
Small Planting Tool Set – $108
What could be cuter than tiny tools? These are perfect for working on small plants along with even a terrarium design.
Terrain
Lemon Utility Watering Can – $34
A cute watering can is essential. This glowing can in the best shade of yellow will create watering the plants fun.
Williams-Sonoma
Seed Storage Envelopes – $9.95
If you are a collector of seeds, be sure to shop and protect them in these great envelopes.
Terrain
Orchid House Terrarium – $188
I took in a terrarium workshop on a recent trip to Terrain. This orchid house would make a beautiful setting for a terrarium garden.
Williams-Sonoma
Cedar Window Box – $79.95
If you reside in an apartment, then I recommend a window box to start your private garden. You can grow almost everything in it.
Williams-Sonoma
Cocktail Garnish Seed Bombs – $19.95
Cocktail anyone? With these seed ships, you can grow your own teas and garnishes.
Anthropologie
Shime Garden Tools – $1,250
I adore an amazing gardening set, and this is really stunning. Be uber stylish while gardening with this crisp white bag and gear that game Japanese cherry handles.
Terrain
Herb Kitchen Scissors – $16
For snipping fresh herbs, check these out kitchen scissors. They are fantastic for clipping delicate plant.
Gardener’s Supply Company
Super Slim Lightweight Garden Hose, Violet – $29.99
All I want for Christmas is a colorful hose! Really. This garden hose in eggplant is just beautiful. It is a terrific way to bring colour to your outdoor space.
Another Studio
Matchcarden City Street Trio – GBP 11.75
Even gardening could be cute! Just add water to those cute townhouses, and you’ll be able to grow your own cress lawn.
Terrain
Glass Hanging Orb – $28
Make your own terrarium at a hanging glass orb. You can display your creations indoors or out.
Terrain
Copper Garden Labels – $18
Don’t forget to tag. Use these copper sticks to tag every one of the plants you are growing.
Williams-Sonoma
Preserving Herb Jars – $19.95
When all of your herbs are snipped, set them in lovely canning jars like this one. You can keep them for yourself or discuss your delicious herbs as gifts.
West Elm
Succulents – $22.50
Buy a flat of these low-maintenance plants to create a beautiful terrarium display or potted garden. They’re durable and great for those who are working in their green thumbs.
Williams-Sonoma
“From the Garden of” Personal Embosser with Stand – $39.95
This embosser allows you to turn your creations to branded items from the garden. You can think of a logo and a unique design to advertise your garden goodies.
West Elm
Shane Powers Ceramic Wall Planters – $19
In case you have an outside space, check out air plants as an alternative. Place them in an arrangement of ceramic wall figurines such as them for an artistic effect.
Williams-Sonoma
Bamboo Gardening Gloves – $16.95
Keep your hands well shielded in such stylish gardening gloves.
Anthropologie
Farmer’s Market Basket, Small Square – $14
Could storage for new berries be any cuter? Place the fruits of your labor in these cute baskets.
Terrain
Heirloom Seed Collection – $25
Every gardener needs seeds to get started. These heirloom seeds will have you developing your own heirloom tomatoes very quickly.
Williams-Sonoma
Chalkboard Labels – $9.95
Whether you are canning, juicing or pickling the items you’ve grown, it’s important to maintain everything labeled. A pair of chalkboard labels will do just the trick.
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