Eight Tools Every Indoor Gardner Needs and Wants

#1 Floral Scissors

Deluxe Chinese Scissors 5.95
For the indoor gardener a good pair of floral scissors takes the place of pruning sheers and is indispensable. These are very nice Chinese scissors with decorative gold colored handles. Extremely sharp and highly versatile. Excellent for pruning bonsai and other indoor plants. Super versatile and easy to handle, they can accurately cut though the thinnest paper as well as light sheet metal and aluminum and still hold an edge. Easy to handle and available in three convenient sizes. Small scissors are 5 inches in overall length while the medium scissors are 6 inches in overall length.
Available online at homeharvest.com

Floral Scissors $16.40
These six inch multi-purpose scissors are perfect for snipping flowers, food, cloth, string and more! Very strong stainless steel alloy tips with .05mm serrated teeth for tough jobs. Comfortable, soft handles assure less fatigue with prolonged use. Sharp blades cut with precision.
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

Universal Garden Scissors $24.95
Rugged and generously-sized, these all purpose shears cut flowers, twine, fabric, cardboard, rubber mulch and even thin wire, using the built-in wire cutter. Comfortable, non-slip grip and 3" long stainless steel blades.
Available online at gardeners.com

#2 Quality Garden Potting Bench

Gardner’s Choice Wood Bench $169.99
Indoor gardeners need a space of their own for planting and potting. This Sturdy wood potting bench has a removable table top for easy cleaning and storage, and is made of durable, solid fir. The top and bottom shelves provide organizing space. Best of all, only partial, minimal assembly is required.
Available online at pottingbenches.com


Garden Potting Bench $84.95
This green-painted steel frame workbench fits perfectly in the back a greenhouse for added work surface. Decorative wrought iron trim and varnished wood bench make this a beautiful piece. Lower wire shelf for storing pots, compost, tools, etc. Easy to assemble. 39"H x 21"D x 36"W.
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

Deluxe Potting Bench $105
The high-gloss hardwood and scrolled-metal design of this 3-tiered table make it an appealing accessory inside or in a greenhouse. The bench features a large, slatted work surface as well as handy storage areas above and below. The triple-urethane wood finish and powder-coated steel framework ensure extended life. Assembles in minutes using only a Phillips screwdriver. Price includes standard ground shipping to any U.S. address except Alaska and Hawaii.
Available online from greenhousemegastore.com

#3 Small But Powerful Sprayers

Globe Misting Sprayer $12
This unique small sprayer is attractive and functional. The Globe misting sprayers hold .4 gallon and are available in three vibrant colors. Pump air into the chamber then squeeze button with your thumb to create a fine mist that orchids and other plants love. Great for indoor or outdoor use.
Available online at greenhousemegastore.com

Power Sprayer (Set of Two) $21.95
This great battery powered sprayer makes foliar feeding of hungry plants fast and easy. Simply squeeze the trigger and the battery operated pump does the work for you. Shoots a stream or sprays from the no-drip nozzle. Set of 2.
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

Hand Held Sprayer $9.95
Easy to use pump handle and special "Lock In" spray trigger function makes covering your garden trouble-free. No more need to guess when its time to fill up. The opaque tank allows you to see your spray level, so you know when to refill, plus the tank holds up to 50 fluid ounces, resulting in less time refilling and more time spraying! The plastic container and brass nozzle makes clean up simple and fast after the jobs all done.
Available online at gardensalive.com

#4 Great Indoor Hand Tool Sets

Patio Garden Tool Set $42
This patio garden set includes a canvas bag, a handy set of small garden tools manufactured using quality wood and stainless steel and enhanced by appealing design details such as ribbon hanging loops and soft grip handles. Just the thing for green thumbs looking to tend to patio pots and indoor plants. Also contains bypass secateurs, thinning scissors with soft grip handles. As an added bonus this set comes with a nice chrome mist sprayer.
Available online at greenhousemegastore.com

Radius Ergonomic Garden Tool Package $46.62 Individual price $12.95

Just because the indoor gardener does not need large digging tools does not mean that soil working tools are not needed and appreciated. This set of high quality tools comes in handy for indoor cultivating and planting needs. The Non-slip comfort grip of Radius garden tools makes gardening feel good. Blades are made of a super lightweight aluminum/magnesium alloy to maximize power and comfort and minimize hand and wrist stress. The Weeder, Trowel, and Bulb Trowel all have sharp serrated blades that easily slide through compacted earth. The blade hook pulls roots or cuts stems. A curved fulcrum pops out deep, tough weeds and the seed reservoir and planting channel guide small seeds exactly where needed. Especially recommended for anyone with arthritis or compromised hand strength.
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

Stainless Hand Tool Set $44.95
Stainless steel blades and non-slip, ergonomic handles make these well-crafted tools a pleasure to use. Set includes trowel, transplanter, cultivator, soil scoop and floral snips in a convenient plastic caddy.
Available online at gardeners.com

#5 Soil Test Kit

Rapitest® Soil Test Kit 19.95
This kit tests for pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium levels. For gardeners already familiar with soil testing, you'll appreciate the unique specially designed "color comparator" and capsule system, that make quick work of testing. For those of you new to soil testing, you'll appreciate this easy, fast and fun way to achieve better growing results from your gardening efforts. All you do is put a sample of soil into the comparator, pour in powder from capsule, add water, shake and watch the color develop. Fast, easy and it only takes a few minutes! Included in this kit are: 40 tests, 10 each for pH; Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K); 4 color comparator; complete instructions for adjusting pH; a pH preference list for over 400 plants and fertilization guidelines for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K).
Available online at homeharvest.com

Delux Soil Test Kit $19.95
This kit can be used for accurate pH readings as well as the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium/potash contents of garden soil. Contains enough materials for approx. 10 tests each. Liquid testing is accurate and simple. Complete easy-to-follow instructions.
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

Lamotte Garden Soil Test Kit 54.95
This kit is a little more extensive than most and provides accurate analysis for Ph, and the 3 basic macronutrients. Graduated plastic test tubes for measurement of the soil sample and reagent solutions. All results are compared to standards on laminated color charts. Two booklets, "A Study of Soil Science" and the "LaMotte Soil Handbook", provide in-depth background information and important data for interpretation of soil tests. The "LaMotte Soil Handbook" also features a pH preference guide for over 600 plants, trees and shrubs.
Available online at biconet.com

#6 Hand and Skin Care for Gardners

Gardners Hand Care Kit $24.95
The perfect combination of products to pamper and protect the gardener! Repair skin, relieve tired muscles and joints, and eliminate germs with soothing all-natural products! A black mesh, cinch pouch holds 6 travel-size products: all-natural sanitizer with aloe and vitamin E (2 oz), deet-free herbal insect repellent (2 oz), muscle-soothing remedy rub (1 oz), healing aloe gel skin repair (2 oz), SPF 30 sport sunblock (1 oz). Makes a great gift!
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

Gardners Skin Care Gift Bag $29.95
Support the gardeners in your life - and all the herbs, fruits, vegetables and flowers they bring to your life - by taking care of their hands and skin! Select one of our beautiful gift bags, and fill it up by choosing two wrapped bars of our moisturizing Gardener's Hand Repair soaps as well as a Shea Butter Lip Balm flavor! We'll add the 2 ounce size of our Gardener's Salve filled with moisturizing oils, butters and medicinal herbs, and a roll-on container of our Bug-Me-No-More natural insect repellent!
Available online at soapshed.com

Allison’s Garden Hand Care Kit $14.95
Kit includes one bar of all natural vegetable-based pumice soap, one bristle brush with a hardwood handle and one 4.41 oz jar of hand crème.
Available online at alisonsgarden.com

#7 Gardening Apron

Florian Garden Apron $24.95
Even indoor gardeners will appreciate having a tool apron when getting down to serious gardening work. This durable Gardener's twill apron will keep your clothes clean and comes with a full width 8" deep pouch with 2 compartments. The gardening apron pockets are perfect for keeping tools at hand.
Available online at floriantools.com

Sacka-Da-Weeda Garden Apron $49.95
The apron makes work easier and relieves the neck fatigue that often occurs with most aprons. The three large pockets allow garden tools, gloves, phones and other needed work tools to be carried all over the garden, the main pouch saves hours of work by allowing debris to be stored in the pouch and dumped directly into wheelbarrows, eliminating the need to create and remove piles of debris. No more raking, less strain and more work in less time.
Available online at yardiac.com

Little Grean Belt $7.95
This easy to wear belt organizer has a one size fits all waistband that fits comfortably around the hips. The durable apron has three built in pockets and one cloth band that work great for carrying many garden tools, and will even fit a portable phone!
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

#8 Gardening Work Chair
Garden Rocker 34.95
This garden work chair ROCKS! Whether gardening indoor or out it is so helpful to have a low seat around that helps you get down at the planting level. This garden seat reduces strain and pressure on knees and back and adjusts to four heights (from 11" to 14") Best of all curved base moves with the gardener in any direction, allowing one to move lower and closer to one’s work. The base also provides a convenient tool storage area. An optional soft, non-slip cushion top is available for added comfort. It features four pockets to store tools or a favorite beverage. 5lbs. 16” wide.
Available online at greenhousecatalog.com

Tractor Scoot 69.95
With this back-saving scoot, you can sit while you garden or greenhouse, and steer around garden beds or containers without getting up. The comfortable tractor-style seat is adjustable in height, and swivels a full 360 degrees to let you harvest beans, weed the flowerbed or wash the car.
Available online at gardeners.com

Comfort Garden Kneeler 19.98
By combining 2" thick cushioned kneeler pads with a contoured seat, this gardening accessory helps reduce strain on your knees and back. For added comfort the seat rocks back and forth. Additionally, it folds flat for storage and has a convenient built-in handle for easy carrying. It also holds up to 250 pounds, and it has an adjustable seat height.
Available online at firststreetonline.com

These eight items are a must for the serious indoor gardener and will vastly improve the gardening experience as well as the results.