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Anything Grows

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I'm a big time gardener - more vegetable than flowers but I love both! From starting seeds to indoor veggies to outdoor everything here are some of my favorite items that make me appear to be a little more greenthumb than I am!
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It all starts with a little seed

Starting seeds and watchng them grow is so rewarding!

 
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I love the biodegradable trays cause you can just plant them too!
Seedling Germination Trays
 
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A little fertilizer once the seedling has two leaves or more
Vegetable Fertilizer
 
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My favorite and even though biodegradable I still reuse them over and over
Peat Pots
 
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Keep that soil damp at all times!
Small Watering Can
 
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I love these bendable, clip on lights to supplement the warm sunlight in the winter
Sondiko LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum - Auto On/Off Timer (3/9/12H) & Dimmer (9 Levels) - Adjustable Gooseneck - 3 Switch Modes - Great for Greenhouse, Home, Office.
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You think you'll remember what you planted where? You won't!
Garden Markers
 
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Mist those seeds so they don't float away!
Plant Spray Bottle
 
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Start with good soil
Seed Starting Soil

Alberta Veggies

I live in Alberta where it is TOUGH to grow! Here are some of my tried and true favorites to plant that do well here (Zone 3)

 
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Mortgage Lifter Tomato
Mortgage Lifter - Slicer Tomato Seeds
 
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Zucchini - Just be careful or you'll end up with one million of them!
Zucchini Seeds
 
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Ready earlier and so tasty!
Heritage Cherry Tomato Seeds Available from a Canadian ...
 
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Peppers!
Pepper Seeds
 
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I've always had great luck with squash of all types
How To Grow Squash - McKenzie Seeds
 
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Broccoli
Broccoli Seeds in Canada | Order Online
 
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Carrots - plant outside
Carrot Seeds in Canada | Order Online
 
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Peas - so sweet! Plant outside and give them something to climb
Pea Seeds
 
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Potatoes do so well! Plant outside
Potato Store
 
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Kohlrabi - start indoors a bit later and replant outdoors as you eat them. They are ready nice and early
Kohlrabi Seeds
 
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Popeye says “eat your spinach!”
Spinach Seeds
 
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Lettuce is the gift that keeps on giving. Plant some and you'll have it all year
Lettuce Seeds
 
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Onions make me cry boo hoo. But really - Onions will often return year after year without replanting. Mine do!
Onion Seeds

A spade's a spade

Gardening tools I just can't live without

 
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I do leave some for the bees but many dandelions still must go without the use of pesticides
Dandelion Tool
 
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Dig 'em up!
Amazon.ca: Spades - Gardening Tools: Patio, Lawn & ...
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Support your peas! So many ways to do so without spending a lot of money. I use old branches and some string!
DIY Pea Trellis Ideas: 7 Easy Ways to Support Peas
 
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Personally I do use a tomato cage but here are some great ways to support your tomatos without a cage
7 Ways to Support or Train Tomatoes: Cages, Trellises & ...
 
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They grow bigger and taller than you think. Support them! This is what I personally use
Tomato & Plant Cages for Support
 
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Can't live without my wheelbarrow doing a lot of the heavy lifting
Wheelbarrows - Garden Tools