12 BEST Amazon Gardening Purchases!

Рет қаралды 15,548

Now Gardening

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 55

@Seralina888 5 ай бұрын

Problem with most items we purchase is made in China. I try to buy made in USA but that rarely happens!

@NowGardening 5 ай бұрын

It really is so hard to do. Finding the true country of origin is tricky since many brands will set up US or European offices to mislead consumers that their products came from there. Good luck with your purchases!

@debbybrady1246 10 ай бұрын

Just an FYI - Amazon photo case is $23. I bought mine from Hobby Lobby for $15. That's a big savings.

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that tip. I’ve had a friend on IG say you can often get them at second hand stores too. Not here in France unfortunately, but it might help some others based in the US. Thanks for sharing 😊

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Check the description box for timestamps if you want to skip ahead! I included a list with links to the products. Depending on your country, sometimes the links don't work correctly. Feel free to reach out if that's the case. I'm not sponsored by any of these brands, but I am an Amazon affiliate with means Amazon throws a few pennies my way when you buy something from my links.

@jimrobinson7441 10 ай бұрын

Great idea for a follow up to your last video! I'll add SZHLUX 8700 lumen 4' LED shop lights, I bought a six-pack of them last spring for $90 USD, I see they're selling them for $80 now. I set up two approx 3' x 5' growing areas using two lights each. I also put one in my pantry which was the best move I've made in a decade, I still have one left. They draw 60 watts each so my growing areas consume 240 watts total for 30 sq feet of growing area or 8 w/ft sq. In contrast I also have a Bloomspect SL600 that draws 180 watts at full power and it has only a 2' x 2' growing area (although from practical experience it can be stretched to 3' x 3' with occasional plant rotation) so 9 square ft of growing area using 20w/ft sq. I did all my tomato starts, onion starts, petunias, peppers, etc. under the shop lights last spring and they did great. They also provided on-demand cilantro all winter while the bloomspect light ended up doing lettuce pretty much exclusively, it's a little intense for a lot of things but lettuce loves it. Drawbacks are that the lights only come with two plug-in cords with switches. More can be purchased. I believe there are five double-ended cords included that you can use to daisy-chain up to four lights together. The switches seem cheap, I doubt they'd hold up to repeated use but I just leave them on and control the on/off cycles with a timer. Always stoked when I see you've put up a new video, cheers! :)

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jim, thanks for your comments and sharing your purchases! I will definitely look into those because you probably noticed I was missing a grow light recommendation. I’ve got some that work well enough but they’re not of a quality I would recommend to anyone. Again, thanks so much and have a great weekend! 😊

@reer5340 10 ай бұрын

so let me get this straight, fabric made in the US to ensure quality, stitching done in China then the whole thing is shipped to Europe, but that's alright because they are made from recycled water bottles. Yeah, each to their own, but not for me, unsubscribing.

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

They were bought in the US, but thanks for your comment anyway

@reer5340 10 ай бұрын

@@NowGardening incidentally this little detail makes it even worse, because it adds another China-US trip to the process (this little discussion, while helping your channel, will also hopefully make others think of the environmental impact of their choices)

@rosemarielee7775 5 ай бұрын

The galvanised mesh is excellent under chicken runs and housing to exclude rats.

@NowGardening 5 ай бұрын

That’s a good point. Thanks for sharing. We don’t have problems with rats here, but I know many places that do.

@lisatuck3006 3 ай бұрын

Do you fill the raised beds that are really tall with all soil?

@NowGardening 3 ай бұрын

No, I fill with logs, sticks, and other organic materials about 2/3 of the way and then top with soil.

@SaphfireStorm 10 ай бұрын

YES!! I have had that larger Amazon shelving unit in my save for later pile for two years now. Glad to see it comes recommended! The Galvanized Steel "Hardware Cloth" has been a life saver in my garden against the squirrels, possums, racoons and chipmunks. I am excited to see this list of yours as I am also using a Bone Meal and other amendments that worked well this past season. Looking forward to spring to get better and better each year. Thanks for the suggestions and reviews. 😎❤

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

That's awesome! I'm glad you're pumped for next season already! I'm definitely in my winter slump, but I always go through a need rest period before my spring fever kicks me in to gear!

@FoodBop 10 ай бұрын

great selections! you do crack me up tho ;-)

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Lol, glad you liked it. Good thing I cut out some of the bloopers😉

@EarthsMedicine 10 ай бұрын

Hi Val. Thanks for sharing..very informative..❤

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 Hope you’re doing well and having a good week!

@sheilaboone8052 4 ай бұрын

Great recommendations, Valerie. I’m especially interested in the grow bags. I bought these grow lights from Amazon a couple of years ago. Great quality, value and easy to set up on my shelving units. I was so pleased with them I added another 6 pack set this year! $89.00 Canadian and they have a 20% coupon on the sight right now. Barrina 2FT T8 Grow Light, 144W(6 x 24W, 800W Equivalent), Full Spectrum Sunlight LED Grow Light Bulbs for Indoor Plant Growing,with V-Shaped Reflector, Pinkish White, 6 Pack.

@NowGardening 4 ай бұрын

Hi Sheila! Thanks for sharing what’s been working for you. I love these grow bags. Just harvested a crop of new potatoes last weekend from them. I’m about to wash mine and get ready to try some summer crops in them. I really want to see how cucumber do in them.

@lovism6590 10 ай бұрын

Keep in mind that peat is a non renewable resource and not a sustainable choice.

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Use it sparingly if you must use it at all.

@MattLaker-x5y 10 ай бұрын

Hi Val,how great to visit your daughters for you,hope they're doing well😊 I've been on a trip to Thailand the past week to visit WW2 p.o.w museums and the kwai bridge up to hell fire pass to pay my respects to the lads,not a nice time for them at all.. Sam says we've had plenty of wet weather and getting chilly.. Nice and warm there tho...take care Val and keep up vid production en Francais😊

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

That must have been incredibly interesting but heartbreaking as well. It's hard to imagine what humans are capable of enduring when our lives are so easy by comparison. I digress--I'm depressing myself. Passe le bonjour à Sam (say hi from me :)

@MattLaker-x5y 10 ай бұрын

Hi Val, thanks for the info I personally kind of make do with whats at hand in my garden, probably why its only partially successful,still enjoyable vids,keep them coming... P s...The guy that mentioned the water bottle buckets being stiched in China has made a fair point,still youre honest and transparent with your findings It must be difficult to handle some comments when you are probably the type of person vwhi wants to get it right and keep everyone happy...🙂

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

No worries. I knew I would get beat up. Our supply chains are a disaster and shipping fabric from the US to China is only one part of it. I used to work in Supply chain (rough 10 years of my life) before quitting to tend a garden instead😊 Anyway, he was wrong to assume they were shipped to me in France, though. I bought them while in the US visiting my girls. Hope you’re doing well and the weather isn’t too unpleasant this time of year. We had 18° and sunny today-unbelievable!

@clivesconundrumgarden 10 ай бұрын

Great list Val !! We have the same seed storage containers, love em !! Careful with tge comfrey 😂😂 Cheers J&C 🌱🤞👍

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, they’re great. Comfrey, stinging nettles-not sure why I love homemade fertilizers so much. They smell rank! 😅

@MattLaker-x5y 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Val.. It's good to care,I think the lads will appreciate it and hopefully they'll have a second chance at life... Bonjour to Sam will be passed on,merci beaucoup!...😊

@MattLaker-x5y 9 ай бұрын

Hi Val I put a note on the pepper post,I don't think you've seen it.. A couple that ran a pub near me,3 crowns at Brinkworth' have moved to France to do up a large house.. I thought you may like to see it.. It's called 'one turret short of a chateaux '...🙂🌳

@catchlifewithsumuk1064 10 ай бұрын

Useful gardening products...found raised beds interesting 👍..Great products 👍 🙏

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful 😊

@mamaschool333 10 ай бұрын

After redoing my entire front yard, I gave myself a gift: a 304 stainless steel spade. It has a solid hardwood handle and the most glorious shiny metal spade. It doesn't rust or discolor, and is as durable as forks and knives. Inexpensive? Nope, but so pretty and useful. It also works very well, cutting through the soil easily. Later on, I found a stainless steel trowel for planting small plants. So happy with both purchases.

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your good experiences. Quality materials are definitely the way to go and worth the price.

@gardentours 8 ай бұрын

Happy New Year 🎆 and all the best for 2024 Valerie 🎊💕🎉

@NowGardening 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Wishing you a happy and productive year ✨

@patriciancube394 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed seeing all these products. I could see me using and needing quite a few. Thank you for sharing. ❤

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. I love quality products that last.

@swflorida 10 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried BEAUVERIA BASSIANA fungi in your garden to deter pests and build the soil?

@NowGardening 10 ай бұрын

I haven’t but would be interested to know more. Have you used it yourself?

@swflorida 10 ай бұрын

@@NowGardeningI just bought some. allegedly, you sprinkle a few grains in your seed starting mix and the fungi grows "with" your plant to make it bug-proof for the life of the plant. I havent found any popular channels review it yet. the company name is BuildASoil.