Mike’s Picks
Everything listed here is something I actually reach for in the garden — no filler, no aspirational purchases gathering dust in the shed.

Coco coir pots are the only way to go IMO! Seen in the video "Sowing The Seeds of Love"
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Great for extra planting space! As seen in the episode: "Another Brick in the Wall"
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I use these when seeding. They help keep moisture and warmth in the soil while still allowing light to pass. Seen in the video "Sowing The Seeds of Love"
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I use this pump to mix up my compost tea. It does an excellent job. As seen in my episode "Brewed to be wild"
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After an hour kneeling on rocks this is like going from a bike to a cadillac.
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Accuracy and durability matters. You need to know your soil and this is a great meter!
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A real lifesaver here in New England!
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The most durable one I've used so far. Great to have 9 patterns of spray!
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If you are growing peppers without a greenhouse in New England, you need this.
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As seen in my episode "Brewed To Be Wild". These are great for making compost tea.
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As seen on my episode "Brewed To Be Wild". I use this for many things, including compost tea.
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As seen in my episode "Brewed To Be Wild" - This is the tubing I use for irrigation in my garden and when making compost tea.
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This is fantastic for garden maintenance. Saves my knees and back!
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I love this!! When you don't have an extra set of hands this makes all the difference!
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This is great for pumpkin seeds or even herbs!!
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No lie, this has proven itself to be one of the very best investments I've made! It's a rockstar!
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These spikes do a great job keeping my trees healthy!
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This is the spray I use as a dormant spray on my fruit trees.
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My second go to for my fruit trees. Alternate with Fungi-Max. #Fungicide
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This is a great fungicide! It saved my peach trees!
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I have used this stuff to create a wind barrier for my chickens as well as making impromptu green house containers. Great stuff!!
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By far the best plant markers I ever used! Soooo easy to ready and sits above ground. Highly recommend!
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We have used this for making oils from herbs and it works perfectly!!
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Excellent kit for Jack--lanterns! Great quality!
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Does an amazing job on my herbs!!
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This is a great irrigation system for small money. This will save water and your garden!
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Use this with the irrigation system for maximum convenience! Set it and forget it!
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I can't tell you how great it is to have wireless control of the irrigation. This is a real help!
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This is a great and gentile insecticide for regular sprays. I use it all season long.
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If you have a caterpillar problem this is your solution!
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This is great for a 200 sqft garden... any bigger I recomment a 10 mile version. I know it sounds like overkill, but it's not...at least in my case. This goes with the electric fence wire.
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This is the electric fence wire I use in my garden and it have successfully kept everything out.
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This goes with the electric fence wire. They attach to teh metal fenct posts.
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This goes with the electric fence wire and panel.
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This kit has everything you need to start canning.
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A must have for every New England gardener! Use this after gardening to ensure no poison ivy outbreaks.
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This is needed for big poison ivy removal jobs!
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This soap does wonders at preventing poison ivy breakouts.
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"Rubbing alcohol. I use this for herbal liniments. This is intended for external use only.
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The best way to tackle itchy skin is by moisturizing it. Give preference for a product containing colloidal oatmeal, which helps in reducing redness and itching.
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I use this for improving the drainage in soil and to create my own seed starter. Great stuff! Seen in the video "Sowing The Seeds of Love"
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Vermiculite is excellent for increasing soil drainage. I use it to make my own seed starter. Seen in the video "Sowing The Seeds of Love"
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Tomatos are pigs when it comes to feeding. This will shut 'em up. :)
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This is a great starter food. Use it when transplanting.
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If you don't make your own, this is the one to get!
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As seen in my episode "Bewed To Be Wild". Great for compost tea!
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As seen in my episode "Brewed To Be Wild". This is one of my ingredients in my compost tea.
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You need this for after the harvest season!!
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These are amazing for the garden! Strong enough for wooded stems and precise enough for flowers. They work great for me.
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I'll be honest this knife is on my wish list. Haven't used it yet.
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Works great at driving metal fence posts. I have driven tons of posts with this in rocky soil. Does the job!
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