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Each year, The joe gardener® Company
spends countless hours scouring the country looking for The Coolest
Garden Gear and Gadgets for the New Year to reveal at the largest
national garden and flower shows. Those that are selected are awarded
the distinction as THE BEST OF THE MUST-HAVES. These products aren’t
just “good enough.” They’re the best, most unique, highest quality
gardening products we feel gardeners should own.
The Best of the Must-haves for 2008
was revealed at the Southeastern Flower Show in Atlanta! The joe
gardener Team has been hard at work testing and evaluating The Coolest
Garden Gear and Gadgets for the New Year.
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Garden Gate Magazine reviews 5 of last year's selections.
About our Sponsor-The Mulch & Soil Council
 In
2004 the mulch & soil industry adopted standards prohibiting the
use of CCA-treated wood in all consumer mulch and soil products. The Mulch & Soil Council®
also developed a product certification program to help consumers
identify mulches and soils that comply with industry standards and
contain no CCA-treated wood.
MSC supports and encourages wood recycling as an environmentally
friendly practice when it is done correctly. However, removal of all
CCA-treated wood and other potential contaminants must be a required
part of responsible wood recycling.
Certified mulches and soils can be found at major retailers and
garden centers across the country. They are identified by the MSC
Certification Logo on the package.
 Atlas® Nitrile Touch™ Gloves
To sum it up, every tester on the jg team was amazed at how tough these lightweight, tactile and long-wearing Atlas Gloves are. Very comfortable, highly durable with plenty of feel…a lot of glove for not a lot of money!
Available at independent garden centers nationwide Read More
 Unifork
The perfect tool to turn compost or scoop up mulch and so much more,
without the concern of rusting or the high cost of stainless steel.
It’s a lightweight, colorful, all-weather fork that’s always standing
by.
www.unionjackstable.com or Read More
 Ames® True Temper 7 in 1 Planter’s Buddy™
Making a great tool even better always gets our
attention and this is one of the best examples we’ve seen. So many
functions from this sturdy and handy tool, you’ll want to have it with
you every time you head into the garden. Available at garden centers
nationwide Click Here or Read More
 Rain Bird® ET Manager™
Finally, a device that prevents those embarrassing and wasteful times
of irrigating when it’s not needed. The ET Manager uses real time
weather data to override irrigation cycles when watering simply isn’t
necessary, saving a precious resource and many dollars. Read More
http://www.rainbird.com/landscape/products/controllers/etmanager.htm
 CowPots™
One of the best eco-friendly resources we’ve seen so far for the
garden. Plastic pots are rarely recycled and use a lot of valuable
resources. CowPots are a great alternative by allowing plants AND pot
to go straight into the ground. As the CowPots break down, the manure
from which they are made, feeds the plant and the soil. www.cowpots.com or Read More
Ups-A-Daisy®
As container gardening continues to soar in popularity, so does the
need for weighty and expensive potting soil. These inserts are a clever
and simple way to “lighten the load” and stretch those dollars, over
and over again!
http://www.ups-a-daisy.com or Read More
 Spear-it
“Spear-it” tools include something none of the others have. And it
makes our gardening or landscaping projects safer and easier while
saving time…and our backs! These tools literally ‘stand-up’ to the
task.
http://www.actiontools.ca Read More
 Black & Decker® Rechargeable Tools
Black & Decker's line
of rechargeable tools for the yard and garden allow just about any project to be completed without ever having to reach for a gas can.
Quiet and efficient, these tools are handy, functional and eco-friendly
too.
Available at major retailers nationwide or Read More
 Folding Kneeling Bench
This is one handy device for taking a load off your back and
knees. It folds down easily and neatly into a compact size, yet sturdy
enough for even the brawniest weekend warrior. Call 1.800.594.4000 to order Read More
 Enki
Not just a watering can…a watering system! Enki uses patented
technology to super oxygenate water resulting in more blooms and fruit,
brighter foliage and faster growth, all without the use of chemicals. www.myenki.com or Read More
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