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Helping the Green Thumb
You think gardening equipment is just shovels and hoses—think again.

Aaron Jr. Sleeping Garden Gnome
Woodland Gnomes
www.outdoordecor.com

You can't have a real garden without a little gnome looking over it. Well, in this case you’re pointy-capped friend would be sleeping on the job. Aaron Jr. is a 14-inch tall sleeping garden gnome by Woodland Gnomes. This little guy has found a nice little mushroom to rest his head on. To clean him up, just rinse with a hose.
$30

English Terracotta Herb Labels
EarthlyGoods.com
www.earthlygoods.com

When you've put together your herb garden, you might not remember what you planted where. That's okay, we won't tell anybody. Just remember to stick these terracotta herb labels in the soil when you plant the seeds. The 6.5-inch labels included are parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, chives, basil tarragon and dill.
$14.95 per set

MagicPlanter
Gardener's Supply Company
www.gardeners.com

You would think our evolution has stopped the way we continue to use archaic tools. Case in point—shovels. So, stop acting like a monkey and pick up the MagicPlanter bulb auger. Attach the lightweight auger to any standard drill and make the perfect resting place for your plants. If this doesn't get your husband in the garden, nothing will.
$14.95

Butterfly Hose Holder
FineGardenProducts.com
www.finegardenproducts.com

Okay, so this isn't the evolution that we had just mentioned above, however, this butterfly hose holder is a piece of art. Made of aluminum, so it won't rust or crack, it comes in a variety of finishes. What’s better? All the hardware is included.
$55.00

Solar-Powered Cattail Lights
Gardener's Supply Company
www.gardeners.com

Nothing says "green" like solar power. These amber-colored crackled glass led lights will glow for 6-8 hours every night from the power it sucks from the sun. The bases are a brown powder-coated steel stake for durability and stability. The lights are equipped with an on/off switch and dusk/dawn sensors. These little lights are a simple way to add the impressive ambiance your neighbors will love you for.
$32.95 each


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