Develop your green thumb with these cool home gardening aids

This may sound a bit odd coming from such a tech-heavy haven as Boing Boing, but...have you ever thought about gardening?

Dont laugh. The groundedness and feeling of accomplishment that comes from growing something that you planted is powerful, particularly in our current situation. Theres a natural beauty in watching another living thing find purchase and grow that just might help you overlook some of the darkness and uncertainty we all now face.

To help get you started, we assembled a handful of gardening, garden and garden-adjacent items that might just aid the flowering of a new hobby. And of course, theyre all at a nice discount off their regular prices because...well, well never not enjoy a good deal.

If youre going to garden, then learn to do it right with this two-course bundle. First, Zen Gardening will give you all the basics on how to create your own zen garden to reduce stress, improve your focus, and develop a sense of well-being. Then, Urban Gardening explains planting and maintenance tips for gardens crafted to help provide great foods in tiny urbanized spaces.

You can certainly liven up your outdoor garden area with this string of 20 LED firefly bulbs. Powered by solar energy, they actually look like theyre flying as they shine their warm yellow, bright white or even multicolored light bursts all over your yard.

From digging a hole for a new plant to a camping mainstay to even an emergency dugout tool during the winter months, this folding shovel that comes with its own carrying bag could be just the lifesaving item you need at the right time. Read the rest