Suitable for novices and season pros alike, these will help you turn any outside area into a green haven (iStock)
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With limited supplies in supermarkets, and unlimited time to spend indoors, now’s the time to take up gardening and to start growing your own, no matter the space you have.
It’s no surprise that interest in gardening has soared in recent weeks.
As well as being a potential food source, many people are taking up gardening to relieve stress and to take their mind off these uncertain and challenging times.
While some of us may find ourselves with more time on our hands than usual, we were looking for products which were straightforward to use, set-up and maintain, and those which would yield results with minimal effort – new hobbies like gardening are more likely to stick if they’re easy to get to grips with.
We were also looking for space-saving products which could be placed on windowsills or small balconies, yards and terraces.
The below selection proves that when it comes to gardening it is easy to get started, whatever your space.
Whether you have a windowsill, balcony, garden or terrace, or you’re a gardening novice or a seasoned pro, the following products are guaranteed to add some green shoots to your everyday life, and to see you through lockdown and beyond. Happy planting.
You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world and expert advice. This revenue helps us to fund journalism across TheIndependent.
'Grow Fruit and Vegetables In Pots' by Aaron Bertelsen, published by Phaidon Press
It’s amazing what you can grow in pots – and this illustrated guide is testament to that. Whether you have window boxes or terracotta pots, this helpful 240-page book is teeming with cultivation tips for growing more than 25 vegetables, fruits and herbs in pots and containers. Grow Fruit & Vegetables In Pots also contains more than 50 tasty recipes, written by gardener and cook Aaron Berelsen, of Sussex-based country house Great Dixter, to help you make the most of your spoils.
The verdict: Gardening products for your balcony or windowsill
For guaranteed results and little upkeep, Espresso Mushroom Company pearl oyster grow your own mushroom kit is a fantastic idea that is suitable for gardening novices and pros alike. While the Veritable Garden classic exky garden planter is a must if you’ve got your mindset on successfully growing herbs once and for all.
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