{"id":5240,"date":"2016-05-10T19:17:41","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T23:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/?p=5240"},"modified":"2023-02-10T14:05:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:05:32","slug":"how-does-your-garden-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/10\/how-does-your-garden-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Your Garden Grow?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"gardenbench\"<\/a>Spring is in full swing, so whether you are creating your own backyard oasis or planting a bountiful vegetable garden (or maybe both!), it\u2019s time to get outside and get your garden growing.<\/p>\n

Does your garden to soak up the sun or is it made in the shade? Either way, we\u2019ll help you get your hands in the dirt and your heart back to nature. Need a little inspiration? Check out Elfster\u2019s\u00a0Gardening Gift Guide<\/a>, which features fresh, new garden essentials for you or your favorite green thumb.<\/p>\n

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Cool Tools<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s time to dig into spring with just the right tools to make your springtime clean up a snap and summer maintenance a breeze. Not only does our guide offer handy garden tools, but solutions to keep them organized, too.<\/p>\n

This versatile all-in-one tool bag and garden stool<\/a>\u00a0is the perfect way to keep tools in reach anywhere in the garden and save your back, too. Combining convenience and practicality, this is a gardening tote you will want to use all the time. It comes with five wood handled gardening tools which are easily accessible in 17 exterior pockets. Attractive and durable fabrics with a stain-resistant interior make this tote the perfect gift for those who love to garden.<\/p>\n

Perfect Planters<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Looking for the perfect container for summer herbs and annuals? Elfster\u2019s gardening guide features a great selection of planters, including creative solutions to keep flowers and herbs at your fingertips, and hungry critters at bay.<\/p>\n

Add a new dimension to gardening with this modular vertical garden<\/a>\u00a0with a built in dripper to keep plants hydrated and healthy. It’s ideal for small space gardening and an easy way to enjoy the fresh flavors and aromas of homegrown herbs.<\/p>\n

Sowing Summer Seeds<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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With a little careful planning, your garden will fill your salad bowl with its bounty all summer long. Keep is simple or go all out — you decide. And it\u2019s a perfect activity for the kids, too!<\/p>\n

Sow the seeds of warm weather vegetables with this prettily packaged Veggie Garden Maker set from Food52. It has everything you need to grow a classic collection of organic vegetables. The seeds were chosen because they’re easy to grow, versatile in the kitchen, and beautifully ornamental. You can grow them in containers or a garden plot — included are 8 organic seed varieties, a recycled steel case, garden stakes, a pencil, and instructions.<\/p>\n

Host a Springtime Garden Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy getting your garden in shape this spring and celebrate the beauty of the season with your friends and family by hosting a secret santa style springtime gift exchange on Elfster, too. It\u2019s a great way to motivate each other to make your garden glorious by exchanging tools, seeds and inspiration! Need help using Elfster? You can reach us via Facebook here<\/a>. Tweet us @elfster or catch us on Instagram at #elfstergram.<\/p>\n

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Wish. Gift. Shop. Share.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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