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- Issue 153 - May/June 2020
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- Issue 156 - November/December 2020
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Products from Issues in 2021 & 2022
Garden Gate Issue 151 - January/February 2020
Miracle-Gro Twelve Indoor Growing System
Harvest fresh herbs, lettuce and greens indoors year-round with Miracle-Gro® Twelve™. This hydroponic grow system has LED grow lights and stands alone as a 16½-inch-by-28-inch end table or can be stacked for even more growing space. The Twelve is bluetooth compatible so you can download the app, sync it to your phone and control the lights, monitor the water level and get reminders to fertilize.
Sectional Hydroponic Microgreens Starter Kit
If the idea of growing microgreens appeals to you but you’re not sure where to start, this kit from True Leaf Market is the way to go. It has all the supplies you need for up to six batches of microgreens — drip trays, inserts, grow pads — and seed for eight different plants. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the process. All you need to supply is some water and a sunny window so you can watch your new greens take off.
Venom Steel Nitrile Gloves
These disposable gloves are really tough. Latex free, they’re made of two layers of nitrile, a synthetic rubber, for extra durability. They’re chemical and tear resistant so are great to use for applying pesticide or herbicide, if you’re working around poison ivy or even chopping hot peppers. These gloves are touchscreen sensitive and provide plenty of dexterity so you can use them for detail weeding or planting seeds.
Deer-Resistant Design
Deer giving you grief? Check out this book by Karen Chapman. Each chapter takes you on a cross-country tour of a different deer-resistant garden and includes the gardener’s strategies for keeping deer away. There are plenty of inspirational photos in a variety of garden styles and settings that show you just how beautiful a garden can be even with deer in the neighborhood.
Garden Gate Issue 152 - March/April 2020
Gardening for Geeks
It’s no news to the gardener that plants are fascinating. But how much do you really know about the science behind them? If you’re an avid veggie gardener or want to know more about the ins and outs of organic gardening, pick up Gardening for Geeks: All the Science You Need for Successful Organic Gardening and learn more about plant biology, organisms in the soil, good and bad bugs and more.
Fiskars PowerGear2™ SoftGrip® Pruner
There are two special features to these pruners: A gear that gives extra power to the cut without extra effort from you, and a contoured grip that turns with the motion of your hand. To keep the handles from slipping, don’t try to cut branches bigger than the recommended ¾-inch diameter.
Bamboo splitter
Bamboo splitters are an essential tool when working with green bamboo to modify for structures like the trellises you saw in issue 152. Our friends at Longwood Gardens recommend splitters from Hidatool, but you can also find options on amazon.
Garden Gate Issue 153 - May/June 2020
The Lifelong Gardener
The beauty of gardening is that there are many outlets to suit every stage of life. Toni Gattone uses her personal experience and expert green thumb to create a resource of practical encouragement for gardeners who are looking for new ways to continue their hobby as they age.
Gardener's Problem Solver
Our newest book is here to help make gardening a lot less tricky. From easy-to grow plants to tool recommendations, you’ll find loads of gardening wisdom. Get inspired through tours of small spaces and rose gardens. There are even ideas for landscaping for your favorite furry friends with our dog-friendly gardening tips.
Garden Gate Issue 154 - July/August 2020
Garden Alchemy
Get your science goggles on! Stephanie Rose has lots of fascinat-ing projects, experiments and concoctions that can help boost your garden’s health and produc-tivity. There are make-your-own potting mixes, natural granular and liquid fertilizer recipes, an antifungal spray and even pH and soil tests to conduct using items around your home.
Tape gun
If you have a lot of staking to do, try a tape gun. Make quick work with this pro tool to wrap a tie around a stake, staple the ends and cut one-handed.
Garden Gate Issue 155 - September/October 2020
GelPro Pad-It Comfort Mat
Notice how this foam garden kneeler has (soft) raised projections and an open grid pattern — this design provides massaging comfort and helps keep your legs from “falling asleep.” It’s lightweight but durable and stays in place without slipping. The 11×18-inch size means it works for more than gardening: a seat cushion for stadium bleachers or extra padding for your car, boat or kayak seat.
Attracting Birds and Butterflies
Transforming your garden into a habitat for birds and butterflies does not need to be difficult. You’ll find specific details about designing a nurturing habitat, and then three sections: one each for birds, hummingbirds and butterflies.
Custom phone cases
Carry your own Garden Gate art with you wherever you go. Our phone cases can be customized with a number of gorgeous photography, digital designs or watercolor paintings of your favorite plants and flowers. The cases have a durable, slim profile with flexible edges and are impact resistant. Cases are available for several iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models.
Bulb auger
Make planting bulbs easier when you use a bulb auger, here are a couple we recommend:
Garden Gate Issue 156 - November/December 2020
Houseplants for All
Whether you’re an experienced plant parent or have never owned anything other than a fake ficus, Houseplants for All (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) by Danae Horst is a handy guide to filling your home stylishly with happy, healthy, beautiful plants. From the founder of the Los Angeles-based plant boutique and styling studio Folia Collective, this slender volume walks you through the process of how to assess your own home for essentials like light and humidity and then introduces you to the right plants for your indoor environment.
GrowFrame by Modern Sprout
This indoor growing setup solves all of the classic indoor gardening woes with a built-in grow light that provides enough light for plants to thrive and a beautiful framed design. Choose from multiple colors and sizes, like the landscape GrowFrame shown here. It can fit 3 to 4 small potted plants, which creep out of the frame like living art.
Orbit Yard Enforcer Motion-Activated Sprinkler
This motion-activated sprinkler keeps animals and pests out of plants, yards and gardens using a harmless spray of water. With options for day only, night only, or 24 hour protection, the Yard Enforcer gives you the flexibility to only activate it when you need it. Sprays up to 70 feet in diameter, covering 3,840 square feet when set to a full circle
The Scarecrow
This motion-activated sprinkler attaches to the garden hose. Place it in the area to be protected and it sprays the deer with a stream of water.
Check out more products to deter deer in your garden here
