Go-To Garden Supplies for the After-Work Rush to the Garden

Reader Contribution by Jennifer Kongs
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One handy tidbit many beginning gardeners don’t always know: You don’t need a ton of garden supplies to get started, but you do need the right ones for the tasks at hand. Due to my carpool commute to and from work each day, I’ve found myself rushing around gathering my tools and trying to head out to the garden only to end up with 30 minutes of sunlight left before I’m gardening by the LED beams of my headlamp. (Disclaimer: My main garden isn’t at my house, so this makes for a special coordination kink.)

To combat my time-strained schedule, give my garden its due amount of love and attention, and still feel some gardening Zen in the process, I’ve gathered together a kit of garden tools that makes the transition from working to weeding much smoother. Many of these items are easy enough to toss into my bike bags so I can pedal over to do some garden work on the weekends, too (see photo). You may notice a hose is not on the gardening tools list – instead, drip hose is a great way to save water and let you give your plants the moisture you need while you complete other tasks. Plus, you won’t have to keep a hose in your trunk!

On-the-Go Garden Supplies List

1. Garden Shoes. I keep a pair of shoes in the trunk of my car that I can easily slip on after work. I’ve found that a dedicated pair, such as my new favorite Garden Bogs all-weather clogs, saves me time and saves my house and car from muddy messes —I just slip them off when I’m done and put my work shoes back on to drive the rest of the way home.

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