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of Enjoyment Lower them to tabletop level to use as a
by Melinda Myers centerpiece or decorative element in
seasonal indoor displays.
The popularity of gardening is at an Don’t overlook the cooks in your life that
all-time high and people are may be intrigued by moving their garden
discovering its many benefits. Some indoors. Keep them stocked with fresh
want to grow safe and nutritious food, herbs and vegetables. Increase their
others are boosting the beauty of their growing space and needed light with a gift
landscape, and many are turning to of energy efficient LED grow lights in an
gardening to relieve stress. With the attractive stand like the Oslo customizable
holidays right around the corner, it’s LED Grow Lights. For those with very
the perfect opportunity to support new limited space, consider an organic kitchen
and experienced gardeners with a caddy planter kit. A windowsill or
thoughtful garden-related gift. countertop herb garden is a great way for
Help small space gardeners expand anyone to add garden-fresh flavor to winter
their growing space and reduce meals.
maintenance with a self-watering Make gardening a fun and accessible
elevated cedar planter. Elevated experience with the help of a deep seat
gardens add garden space to a balcony, kneeler that when flipped over, converts.
deck or patio while raising the garden Or add storage and mobility with a Deluxe the Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and
bed to a comfortable and easily Tractor Scoot with Bucket Basket. The
accessible height. The self-watering handle allows you to easily take your tools contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardeners
Supply for her expertise to write this article. Her web site is www.MelindaMyers.com.
system makes gardening easy with and garden scoot with you to every corner
proper, less frequent watering to of your landscape.
ensure success. And don’t forget the stocking stuffers. Resources Revealed
Do the same for indoor plant Who doesn’t need extra plant tags, ties and
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