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Holiday gifts for us gardeners

Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca

4 years ago

I was browsing Amazon for some gift ideas for myself as my siblings ask and don’t like to give gift cards . I found a great deal on some pruning gloves and also I saw this kneeling mat in person at the local garden center and really could use it .

what are some things you are asking for or wishing for or treating yourself to? I admit I often just treat myself or else I’ll end up with not quite the right pruner or whatever .

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Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
Original Author
4 years ago
These are a Black Friday special

This looks like the cream-deLa creme if kneeling mats ! Very soft in person

Nice pots would be nice too but those are too general to ask for :)
Stephanie, 9b inland SoCal
4 years ago
Jen,
I absolutely love these gloves. Hard to find gloves that fit and last. The white nitrile dip they use is very durable and the wrist is snug enough that dirt doesn’t fall into them while weeding.

6 Pack Showa Atlas NT370 Atlas Nitrile Garden Gloves - Medium (Assorted Colors) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MSY76S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Z1CwbDtAbwfYm
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Glad I saw this, Lilyfinch. I need some good pruning gloves.
sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
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I also need pruning gloves. I have short ones but I really need to get some longer ones.

I told dh I wanted more trellises because thats what I really need. I have way way too many climbers.

A friend already gave me 2 early presents lol. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with them but they are garden related.
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
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4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Steph , those are perfect !! I’m going to order myself some bc mine got left in the rain and will surely stink :). I usually grab a pair at the nursery for $6 when I check out but these are much more cost efficient!!

I hope the pruning gloves help me get in to tie my climbers!

sultry, I could never have enough trellis when I had land !! I actually sold some when I got here . :( such a bummer to do. I had around 20 though and that’s a lot !! Do you find unique ones locally or just Lowe’s / Home Depot? In Tennessee we had lovely selections at antique stores .

And I really hope I get that kneeling pad ! lol it may seem silly to my brother but i really need it :)
Plumeria Girl (Florida ,9b)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I need regular gloves which got overused and ripped. I have the other gloves ( 2 pairs) which are to my elbows.

The kneeling pad helps a lot . Your knees will definitely thank you. I dont know what brand i got but i bought what was recommended by Laura from Garden Answer. It helps A LOT.

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