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Exploring the intersection of gardening and modern tech. Sharing tips, tools, and inspiration to help your garden and home thrive. Check out more at www.gardenngadgets.com!

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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Harvest day! I pulled in a big batch of Roma tomatoes before the forecasted rain hit. Perfect timing to keep them from splitting and to get them ready for sauces, salsa, and a little winter preserving. Nothing beats the taste of summer in a bowl! #garden #gardening #pnwgardening
A bowl of Roma tomatoes. Several roma tomatoes in a metal bowl
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
I've been working on a recipe section on the website, one that is not burdened by a lengthy story or a millions ads, and features my garden's bounty. Be sure to check it out! Latest creation, lemon-mint chicken skewers. #cooking #recipes #garden #gardening #sharewithyourfriends #pnwgardening
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Garden Recipes | Discover Garden Recipes Today — Garden & Gadgets
Explore garden recipes, gardening tips, and gadgets to enhance your gardening experience. Perfect for garden enthusiasts seeking flavorful, easy-to-make outdoor recipes.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We are almost sandwich ready! #gardening #garden #pnwgardening #tomatoes #homestead #urbanfarmer
Ripe beef steak tomatoes surrounded by leaves.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Here is a new recipe using fresh sweet corn and other garden staples. You can do so many different things with the recipe to really make it your own! Enjoy! #recipe #gardenrecipes #garden #gardening #cooking #pnw #freshvegetable #healthyeating
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Fresh Corn, Tomato & Basil Salad with Lime and Feta | Summer Farm Stand Recipe — Garden & Gadgets
Enjoy the taste of summer with this fresh corn salad recipe. Sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, onion, basil, lime, and feta come together for a bright and flavorful dish—perfect as a side or light meal.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
These dumplings are a really great fusion of flavors. They are packed with garden vegetables and so good. I make a batch and then flash freeze them and store them in my freezer for a quick meal. If you make them, let me know what you think! #recipe #gardening #GardenRecipe #cooking #cookingathome
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Steamed Sage Sausage & Garden Veggie Dumplings | Easy Fusion Recipe — Garden & Gadgets
Make juicy, flavorful dumplings with sage sausage and fresh garden vegetables. This easy fusion recipe is perfect for steaming, freezing, and sharing—comfort food with a fresh twist.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
New recipe coming soon! Just whipped up a batch of these sage pork and garden vegetable dumplings. I just love shopping in my garden and putting together a tasty dinner. #garden #gardening #recipes #cookwhatyougrow #pnwgardening #cooking
dumplings on a sheet pan.an onion, carrot, tomato, bell pepper, jalapeño, and basil in a strainer.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Ya'll. This recipe is.... *chefs kiss. It uses fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and onion. It's light, healthy, and super easy. #recipe #gardenrecipe #madefromthegarden #gardening #newrecipe #cooking #healthyrecipe #pnwgardening #fromthegarden
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Shrimp Caprese Quinoa Bowl | Fresh & Easy 30-Minute Dinner — Garden & Gadgets
This Shrimp Caprese Quinoa Bowl is a fresh and flavorful 30-minute dinner featuring shrimp, garden tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella over fluffy quinoa. Perfect for a light, healthy meal any night of th...
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
GARDEN TOUR: Everything is starting to ripen in the #garden. From beef steak tomatoes and pumpkins to strawberries and popcorn! How is your harvest going? #gardening #PNWGarden #vegetablegardening #vegetables #DIY #homestead
A tomato ripening surrounded by other tomatoes and leaves.A pumpkin ripening surrounded by leaves.A ripe strawberry hanging over a garden boxdry silk on an ear of popcorn.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Here is the recipe for the chicken and rice with garden vegetables I made last night. It is so good! #garden #recipe #gardening #harvest #newrecipe #foodie #growyourfood #vegetablegarden #pnwgardening
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One-Pot Dutch Oven Chicken & Rice with Garden Vegetables — Garden & Gadgets
A cozy, one-pot Dutch oven chicken and rice loaded with Oregon garden vegetables. Simple, weeknight-friendly, and adaptable year-round with pantry swaps.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Just went out to the garden and snagged some delightful looking produce for dinner. Tonight, I am making a one-pot chicken and rice with garden vegetables. Recipe will be up on the blog soon! #garden #gardening #pnwgarden #vegetables #vegetablegardening #foodie #recipe
tomatoes, onion, carrots, potatoes, basil, jalapeño pepper, and a bell pepper in a strainer.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Harvested these vegetables from my garden and turned them into the most delicious maple sausage, lentil, and vegetable stew. Super easy and done in less than 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. RECIPE: www.gardenngadgets.com/garden-recip... #garden #vegetables #recipe #newrecipe #cooking #newrecipe
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Decided to dabble in a little garden recipe sharing. Just put together this Instant Pot Maple Sausage Lentil Stew with veggies from the garden! It is dynamite! Recipe is at the link! #gardening #recipe #instantpot #cooking #garden 🌱
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Instant Pot Maple Sausage & Lentil Stew | Garden Harvest Recipe (No Broth Needed) — Garden & Gadgets
Make the most of your garden harvest with this quick and hearty Instant Pot maple sausage & lentil stew. Packed with fresh vegetables, lentils, and simple pantry spices—no broth required! Ready in 30 ...
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Turned a rundown 1970s carport into a charming greenhouse using salvaged wood, shiplap, and polycarbonate panels. Full DIY story and photos here: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/turning...
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Girls of Summer. #honeybees #bees #garden #gardening #pnw #pnwgardening
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Keep those strawberries coming! Learn how to care for everbearing strawberry plants through late summer and early fall with tips on watering, fertilizing, pruning runners, and prepping for cooler weather. LINK: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/how-to-... #gardening #strawberries #pnwgardening #garden
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
The #honeybees have been extremely busy in my #garden. We shot their own micro-documentary. Enjoy. They are so fascinating. #Gardening #PNW #Oregon #Bees #HoneyBees
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Garden tour. How are we doing this year? I'm doing good except for my beans (dry and green) all got zapped by the heat in July. They're recovering. Everything else, *chefs kiss. #garden #gardening #pnw #pnwgarden 🌱 #vegetables #oregon #vegetablegarden #homestead
Onions growing in a garden box with a little bit of water on the leaves.Beefsteak tomatoes on the vine. They are green.A watermelon hiding in the leaves.Ripe strawberries hanging over a garden box.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I was late, again, getting cages around my #tomatoes this year, and those flimsy wire ones just weren’t going to cut it. Enter modular cages I could build around the #plants. REVIEW: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/ditch-the-wire-why-im-never-going-back-to-traditional-tomato-cages #garden #PNW
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Why Square Tomato Cages Beat Wire Every Time: Legigo Cage Review — Garden & Gadgets
Struggling with floppy or undersized tomato cages? Discover why the Legigo Square Tomato Cages are the best wire-free alternative for strong, tall, and supported tomato plants.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Let's talk about fertilizing pumpkins in August to get some stellar fruit in the fall! What are your secrets? READ MORE: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/august-pumpkin-care-the-best-fertilizer-tips-for-big-fall-pumpkins #Garden #PNWGardening #Gardening #GardenTips #Oregon
A pumpkin blossom in a patch of pumpkin leaves in Oregon.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
The girls are busy in the lavender this evening. #gardening #garden #bees #savethebees #pnw #pnwgardening #oregon #honeybees
A honey bee looking for nectar in a lavender flower.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
My rose is in bloom and I really, really like it. I bought it last year and this is the first time I’ve seen it bloom. #PNWGardening #Garden #Gardening #flowers #roses
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Need help choosing the right tomato? Some varieties are better for sauces, while others shine on a summer sandwich. Check out our quick guide to find your perfect pick! Read more at the link. LINK: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/grow-yo...
An infographic titled 'Sauce to Salad: Tomato Quick Guide' from GardenNGadgets.com. It features four types of tomatoes with descriptions and illustrations. Plum (Roma): Meaty and dense, ideal for sauces, pastes, soups, and slow-cooked dishes. Beefsteak: Exceptionally large with high juice and meat ratio, great for sandwiches and fresh flavor recipes. Cherry: Small, sweet, perfect for salads, roasting, and skewers. Heirloom: Unique colors and flavors, best for fresh eating and salad presentation.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Rough take off. I could watch this hive all day. #honeybees #bees #pnw #pnwgardening #savethebees #garden #gardening
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Looking for a quick trellis project for this weekend? Check out the raspberry trellis I built in an afternoon. It would work well with many other types of climbing plants. www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/buildin...
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How to Build a Raspberry Trellis in One Afternoon – Easy DIY Garden Project — Garden & Gadgets
Learn how to build a beautiful and sturdy berry trellis in just half a day using pressure-treated wood. This simple DIY project adds style and support to any backyard garden.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Happy #WorldBeeDay to those who celebrate. #SaveTheBees #bees #garden #gardening 🌱 🐝
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Busy day and heavy lifting. #bees #honeybees #savethebees #garden #pnw #vegetablegardening #pnwgardening 🌱
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Not me running around my backyard like Michael Scott yelling "okay, it's happening, everybody stay calm, everybody stay calm." I bought this peony a year ago and I've been waiting to see it bloom! Didn't disappoint. 10/10. #garden #gardening #pnw #pnwgarden #TheOffice
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
My pole beans were no match for a small army of pill bugs. Good thing it’s still early to reseed. #Garden #PNW #PNWGardening #gardening #vegetablegarden
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Tired of flimsy or overpriced trellises? See how I built a custom raspberry trellis in just half a day using pressure-treated wood and a few basic tools—perfect for adding function and charm to your #garden. I also put together a free step-by-step guide. www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/buildin...
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How to Build a Raspberry Trellis in One Afternoon – Easy DIY Garden Project — Garden & Gadgets
Learn how to build a beautiful and sturdy berry trellis in just half a day using pressure-treated wood. This simple DIY project adds style and support to any backyard garden.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I’m attempting to propagate a rose. Here’s to hoping. #garden #pnw #rose #rosecity #gardening
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Every yard and garden needs a hose. Check out our top 5 recommendations. www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/review-... #garden #gardening #pnw #pnwgardening #vegetablegarden #tools #gadget #vegetables #vegetablegardening
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Invest in Quality: Top 5 Durable Garden Hoses for a Beautiful Yard — Garden & Gadgets
Tired of inexpensive garden hoses that break down? Discover our top 5 premium garden hoses built for durability and exceptional performance to keep your garden thriving.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Stop paying for bolting lettuce & root‑bound tomatoes! Skip these 11 garden‑center money‑pits and grow smarter instead. READ MORE: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/garden-... #Gardening #Garden #PNW #PNWGardening #SaveMoney
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11 Garden Center Purchases to Skip (and the Cheaper Alternatives) — Garden & Gadgets
Save money and avoid transplant failures with this guide to 11 common garden‑center buys to skip—plus smarter, cheaper ways to grow lettuce, beans, broccoli, strawberries, and more.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
We're gardening today right? What are you trying new this year in your garden? I am giving dry beans a try! I planted them last weekend. www.gardenngadgets.com #garden #gardening #pnw #pnwgardening
Strawberry plants in a #garden bedOnions growing in a rowCelery from above with beautiful green leaves.Tomatoes growing in pots
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Shopping for #tomatoes starts? Each variety has a purpose. Check out our blog post on picking the right one. From sauces to snacks! READ MORE: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/grow-yo... #Garden #VegetableGarden #tomato #pnw #pnwgardening
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Grow Your Best Tomatoes Ever: Varieties, Growing Tips & Spring Planning — Garden & Gadgets
Ready to grow your best tomatoes ever? From selecting flavorful varieties like Roma, Beefsteak, Cherry, and Heirloom, to mastering spring planning techniques, this guide will help you cultivate a thri...
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I'm a huge weather nerd, and tech nerd, and garden nerd. I recently installed the tempest weather system and I love it! It works with my sprinkler system to save water. It has a super easy-to-use app interface and the install took a few minutes. READ MORE: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/review-...
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Tempest Weather Station Review: Reliable Home Weather Monitoring? — Garden & Gadgets
Explore our review of the Tempest weather station, highlighting its installation, accuracy, connectivity, battery life, and smart integrations. See if this weather station is worth your investment.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I love me some smart home technology. I recently bought the #rachio3 smart sprinkler controller to get the right amount of water on my #lawn and #garden, and not waste. I got it installed, it was a breeze. Check out my review! READ: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/review-... #Gardening #PNW
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Rachio 3 & Tempest Weather Station Review: Smart Yard & Weather Monitoring — Garden & Gadgets
Read our hands-on review of the Rachio 3 sprinkler controller and Tempest weather station. Learn about setup ease, water-saving features, weather accuracy, and connectivity. Find out if they're right ...
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Put my Crocs on and zipped out to my #garden boxes and greenhouse right before sunrise this morning to check on everyone. Is anyone else getting antsy to start putting more things in the dirt? Patience is a gardener’s best friend. www.gardenngadgets.com #PNW #gardening #vegetablegardening 🌱
Onions sprouting in a garden box.pepper plants growing in small containersPopcorn with a drop of water hanging on a leaf.Close up of a loofah plant in a small container.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
My bare root strawberries are springing to life🌱! I planted Seascape and North Carolina Pineberry varieties in my garden boxes. I’m excited to see how the pineberries do! What is your best strawberry growing tip or favorite variety? #garden #gardening #pnw #pnwgardening #strawberries
A tiny strawberry plant in focus as it begins to grow surrounded by dirt
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Signs of life! I started some popcorn in my "seed starting room" aka dining room. I grew some popcorn several years ago and my stash is running out! This is one of those, oh yeah you can grow your own 🌱! #garden #pnw #pnwgardening #gardening #DIY #homestead #vegetablegardening #popcorn
Popcorn sprouting in a container under blue light. #garden
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Although I’m ready for the #spring sunshine in the #PNW, I do love going out to the greenhouse to listen to the pitter-patter of the rain and enjoy the smell of all these baby plants. What are y’all growing this year? #garden #gardening #greenhouse #vegetables #vegetablegarden
A collection of biodegradable pots filled with soil and small green pepper seedlings. One pot has a white label reading “Bell Peppers.” They are arranged on a red tray, with a translucent greenhouse wall in the background. close-up of a plant with narrow, elongated leaves that have red-tinted edges. The leaves and a small central bud are covered in clear water droplets, with the background softly blurred.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
I love a good #smarthome gadget. I created a section on my website of some of the ones I find fascinating! CHECK IT OUT: www.gardenngadgets.com/smart-home-f... #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #SmartHomeTech #SmartHomeSolutions #SmartHomeInspo #SmartHomes #SmartHomeIntegration
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Top Smart Home Gadgets You’ll Love for a Smarter, Easier Life — Garden & Gadgets
Explore my favorite smart home gadgets that simplify daily tasks and enhance your home. From must-have devices I use to wishlist items I can’t wait to try, discover the best tech for your smart home!
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Who knew an old inset medicine cabinet would make the perfect repotting vessel for my #garden starts. www.gardenngadgets.com #reduce #reuse #recycle #vegetables #pnw #blueskygarden #gardening
Pepper plants in a #DIY transplanting tray.Pepper plants and empty cardboard pots in a #DIY transplanting tray.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Just a loofah in a greenhouse on a #pnw rainy spring day. Be sure to check out my blog post on how I turned a 1970s carport into a pretty nice plant sanctuary. LINK: www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/turning... #garden #gardening #vegetablegardening #sustainability #DIY #reduce #reuse #recycle
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Aliens? Nah dawg, my hostas are on the move! The #garden is showing some great signs of life after a wet late winter in the #pnw. Sunshine in the forecast the next few days means lots of #gardening time! Near garden supplies? Check out our website: www.gardenngadgets.com/gadget-finds
Hostas emerging from the soil
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I've been working on new #garden boxes for this year. Last fall, I plumbed them with their own water risers that I can turn on and off and they run through my in-ground sprinklers. To the moon excited to get some plants in the dirt. #PNW #gardening #DIY
three garden boxes filled with dirt separated by wood a wood chip path. A close up of a water riser in a garden box
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
I built a raspberry trellis in half a day (before the #pnw rain). I love it and can't wait for fresh berries. It could be used for other berries and even tomatoes! I put together a FREE PDF step-by-step guide and lots of photos! www.gardenngadgets.com/blog/buildin... #garden #vegetablegarden #DIY
a 4x4 bean with markings on it. A triangle and pencil are off to the right. Notches in two 4x4s with a hammer laying across the top. A completed berry or tomato trellis in a garden with a greenhouse and compost bin the background. All DIY projects in a pnw garden.A raspberry emerging from the ground with little leaves sprouting in a garden.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Let’s find your perfect #garden box or planter! Take our quick quiz to see which option is right for you! LINK: www.gardenngadgets.com/garden-bed-s... #pnw #gardening #vegetablegardening #vegetables #spring
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Raised Garden Bed Quiz | Find the Perfect Planter for Your Space — Garden & Gadgets
Take this quick quiz to discover which raised garden bed best fits your space and gardening needs. Compare metal, wood, or plastic beds, and get personalized recommendations in minutes!
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Took my #garden starts for a field trip to get a taste of their new home. We had a few rare nice spring #pnw days last week. Need garden supplies? Check out website! LINK: www.gardenngadgets.com/gadget-finds
Garden vegetable starts in a greenhouse.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Looking for a cool #garden journal? Pick up a copy of our neat little book, The Holy Book of Gardening. Track your garden, sketch your plants, learn a few tips. It is available in paperback and hardcover. SHOP HERE: amzn.to/4hRLe9E #plantnerd #gardenjournal #dirttherapy #PNW #gardening
A promotional image of "The Holy Book of Gardening" journal with bold green “Shop Now” text and the website GardenNGadgets.com, surrounded by sketch-style vegetable illustrations.A detailed guide explaining reasons for poor plant health, covering common issues like overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, pests, and overcrowding with tips for troubleshooting.A dated garden journal page for June 13 featuring a photo of a tomato plant, a leaf sketch, and handwritten reflections on early growth and first fertilizer application.Handwritten garden notes listing observations and next steps for tomato plant care, including fertilization tips, pest management, and reminders for soil testing.
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Garden & Gadgets @gardenngadgets.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
My starts are thriving and some are getting ready to graduate to a bigger pot! It’s been cold and rainy in the #PNW, hopefully I can get these out to the greenhouse soon. Need seed starting supplies? Check the link below! www.gardenngadgets.com/seed-startin... #garden #gardening
A close-up of seedling trays under a purple grow light, filled with young tomato plants and other seedlings. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small developing leaves. Some leaves show slight curling or texture. Plant labels are visible in several of the cells.
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