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5 Ways To Make Your Public Garden Plot As Fun As A Real Yard
No backyard, no problem. From chalkboard plant markers to gnomes, we have all the essentials for claiming your spot in the plot.
Come on. They don't call it The Walking City for nothing! Having no outdoor space (or a little one) is no excuse not to get your green thumb on this summer.
We know you're always out and about exploring the ins and outs of the city anyway. So why not head out and try to find the perfect grassy plot of land to enjoy? That's why for this Friday buy-day we've compiled some garden plot essentials to make your local shared space feel personalized and as if it were truly your own.
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Who they're for: Any Bostonian with a local garden plot and a green thumb
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Why they're awesome: Let's be real, you're probably already bummed that you don't have a garden directly in your backyard. But these five products are completely portable and require minimum assembly, so maintaining your local garden will be a breeze. Plus, who wants to actually maintain an entire backyard? We sure don't.
Where to use them: Don't have your own garden plot yet to use these products in? We've found a list of 55 local community gardens in the Boston area so you can find a space that's perfect for your growing desires.
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1. Invest in some unique garden markers
Heart Shaped Chalkboard Garden Markers, $9.99
We know you're going to want to go crazy with all that you choose to plant in your local garden plot, so these heart-shaped chalkboard gardens markers are a cute, easy way to distinguish your tomatoes from your green beans.
Not only are you going to need markers to set your veggies apart, it's also important to get a plot marker, such as this gnome, to remember where your precious garden is amongst the rest. This guy is cheerful and colorful, so your garden will always be full of life. Plus, he's holding a butterfly, and who doesn't love butterflies?
3. Purchase an extensive portable tool set
Lanbozita 9 Piece Gardening Tool Set, $29.99
In order to have a successful garden you have to have the proper tools, of course. This nine-piece gardening set is the holy grail of all tool sets because it has everything you could possibly need, including a bag to transport it all in. Now all you need is a sun hat and a wagon, and you're ready for a Better Homes And Gardens photo op.
4. Use hydro globes for when you're feeling lazy
Gardening Solutions Hydro Globes Automatic Watering Bulbs, $19.99
While you more than likely have a green thumb and don't kill plants, life happens, and you may not always be able to make it to your garden plot to water the plants that need a little more love. That's where these hydro globes come in handy. They'll keep your plants fully hydrated for up to two weeks, and their hand-blown glass design will keep with the overall colorful theme.
5. Use a cool wagon to transport and show off all the plants you've purchased for your plot
Collapsible Folding Outdoor Utility Wagon, $58.99
Chances are you don't have a car, and if you do, it's probably not large enough to fit all your plants and gardening tools in. But with this collapsible folding wagon you don't have to worry about not being able to get your plants to your plot. After all, Boston is the walking city, so who actually owns a car?
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