Products we are happy with (good finds)
 

Found these coir cubes, I don't start seed in them but they are the first transplant.
About $0.30 each by the case at my local greenhouse supply.
They work great, and give plants enough room until I can get them outside. They are about 4" square.

[url]http://fibredust.com/grow-cubes/[/url]

This makes quick work of scooping soil. I love this thing and want to add another to my supplies.

[URL]https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/groundwork-stainless-steel-garden-scoop?cm_vc=-10005[/URL]

The cup and drinking glass.
Worth

My black 100' water hose that does not kink.

I have been known to cuss at a kinked water hose before :twisted:

My new find this year is tomato clips.
Although usually they are used for stringing , but you can use them with stakes and trellis too.
@ 10 cents a piece , they are worth it. Don't forget, they are reusable.
Another use : supporting some heavy truss of tomatoes.

[QUOTE=Gardeneer;641515]My new find this year is tomato clips.
Although usually they are used for stringing , but you can use them with stakes and trellis too.
@ 10 cents a piece , they are worth it. Don't forget, they are reusable.
Another use : supporting some heavy truss of tomatoes.[/QUOTE]

Gardeneer:

I love using the clips this year too!

If you ever get near Buffalo ★★★★★★★★ VA on the North Carolina border (or you want to pay shipping) Berry Hill Irrigation sells large quantities for just over a penny a piece.

I finally got work out that way and stopped by. It's just a large metal warehouse with really nice people.

[url]http://www.berryhilldrip.com/MG23-Tomato-Clips-Bag-or-Case-for-Training-Vines-on-a-Trellis..html[/url]

I clip everything now! :twisted:

[QUOTE=Rockporter;641487]This makes quick work of scooping soil. I love this thing and want to add another to my supplies.

[URL]https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/groundwork-stainless-steel-garden-scoop?cm_vc=-10005[/URL][/QUOTE]

I have several similar trowels. I bought a store brand at Menards but it was discontinued. Then I bought Fiskars Big Grip Trowel from Home Depot. Rock solid for several years. Gone from HD, but available to order on Amazon.

I also bought a scoop from Bond. This had welds that attached the scoop to the handle. Melted like butter when I applied the slightest force when digging. Make sure you examine the construction before making a buying mistake like I did. The connection between the handle and scoop should be a solid piece, not welded together.

- Lisa

[QUOTE=Nematode;641482]Found these coir cubes, I don't start seed in them but they are the first transplant.
About $0.30 each by the case at my local greenhouse supply.
They work great, and give plants enough room until I can get them outside. They are about 4" square.

[URL]http://fibredust.com/grow-cubes/[/URL][/QUOTE]

Great find, Nematode. Keeps the fungus gnats uninterested which is the primary advantage of coir over peat for me. How deep does the brick get? I usually finish up with a plastic pot 5.5 in depth. I may transition to 1/2 gal grow bags next year. Tried two as an experiment and really like them.

They were around a dime from Paradigm Gardens hydro store here in the Big O..

- Lisa

[QUOTE=greenthumbomaha;641534]I have several similar trowels. I bought a store brand at Menards but it was discontinued. Then I bought Fiskars Big Grip Trowel from Home Depot. Rock solid for several years. Gone from HD, but available to order on Amazon.

I also bought a scoop from Bond. This had welds that attached the scoop to the handle. Melted like butter when I applied the slightest force when digging. Make sure you examine the construction before making a buying mistake like I did. The connection between the handle and scoop should be a solid piece, not welded together.

- Lisa[/QUOTE]

You'll just have to see the quality of the product. I always look at the quality before I buy.

I am more cautious now for sure!

It really looked nice on the rack. I had no idea the welds were junk until I used it. Why make things that don't work! Turned me off to that brand forever.

- Lisa

My Fiskars Big grip garden hand transplanter.

I had forgotten the free thing that comes in handy - I started saving the lidded plastic containers strawberries and Campari tomatoes come in. They should work well for others to take home some cherry tomatoes in. After all, that's what they're made for.

Black Hen 2-3-2 chicken manure compost 20lbs bag I find locally for $11.

Dramm [URL="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O83LMQ"]small[/URL] and [URL="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WGIMVO/"]big water breaker nozzle[/URL].

Those fabric grow bags.

[QUOTE=greenthumbomaha;641535]Great find, Nematode. Keeps the fungus gnats uninterested which is the primary advantage of coir over peat for me. How deep does the brick get? I usually finish up with a plastic pot 5.5 in depth. I may transition to 1/2 gal grow bags next year. Tried two as an experiment and really like them.

They were around a dime from Paradigm Gardens hydro store here in the Big O..

- Lisa[/QUOTE]

They are 1/2" thick as bought, and hydrate to maybe 3" or so thick.

I put them in a plastic gutter thats on a not level grade, and water from one end which keeps it easy.

[QUOTE=maxjohnson;641543]Black Hen 2-3-2 chicken manure compost 20lbs bag I find locally for $11.

Dramm [URL="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O83LMQ"]small[/URL] and [URL="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WGIMVO/"]big water breaker nozzle[/URL].

Those fabric grow bags.[/QUOTE]

I don't know about the brand, I use the same type on a wand with a brass ball valve.
I don't like those dialing plastic things with a trigger. I want to water where it needs to be watered with a gentle shower but full flow.
It took me a long time here to find one.