Gifts for Urban Gardeners
For city growers with a balcony, a rooftop, a fire escape view or a shared plot. Small, light and movable beats big. This page was not a hands-on test.
Quick picks
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For a renter
Smart Pots Big Bag Bed Junior (12050), BlackAmazon
No tools: unfold, fill and plant. 36 in. across, 10 in. tall, about 50 gallons. Folds away when they move.
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For a balcony
VIVOSUN 5-Gallon Grow Bags, 10-PackAmazon
Ten 5-gallon fabric grow bags with sewn-on handles, sized for herbs, greens or peppers.
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For growing up, not out
Glamos 716642 Heavy Duty A-Frame Plant Support, 42 in.Amazon
Galvanized steel wire A-frame, 42 in. tall. Peas, cucumbers or beans climb instead of sprawling.
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For a shared plot
Nisaku NJP650 Hori Hori Weeding Knife, 7.25 in. stainlessAmazon
One tool that digs, weeds and cuts roots, with a sheath. Easy to carry to a community garden.
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For filling pots
Espoma Organic Potting Mix, 16 qt (AP16)Amazon
Organic container mix in a bag size that suits pots and planters.
More at Aosom
Quick match
- Rents: the fabric bed. It folds away.
- Has a balcony: grow bags and potting mix.
- Tiny footprint: the A-frame, so crops grow up.
- Has a community plot: the hori hori.
Before you buy
- Ask how much sun the spot gets.
- Check the balcony or roof rules on weight and water runoff.
- Grow bags drain. Put a tray under them on a balcony.
Prices change on Amazon and Aosom. Check the price on the product page before you buy.