Tools & Equipment guides
Pots, lights, watering kit and countertop growing systems: what is genuinely worth buying, and what you can skip.
7 guides in this section
How to pick the best pot for growing herbs
Choosing a container for herbs takes more than picking one that looks good. How material, depth and drainage should follow the plant you grow.
AeroGarden Harvest review: real grow results, and is AeroGarden still around?
A hands-on AeroGarden Harvest review: what actually grew, the mold and algae problems, running costs, and where the company stands after its 2024 shutdown.
What you need to know to grow herbs indoors during winter
Winter indoors means less light, drier air and cooler nights. How to adjust lighting, watering and humidity so your herbs keep growing through it.
How to test the pH of soil in 4 ways
Four ways to test your soil pH at home, from probe meters to a DIY vinegar and baking soda test, plus how to raise or lower it for herbs.
Hamama microgreen kit review: How it works and real grow results
A hands-on Hamama microgreen kit review: how the seed quilts work, what actually grew, how long it took, and whether the kit is worth the price.
7 ways to water indoor plants while on vacation
Seven ways to keep indoor plants watered while you are away, from wicking and watering globes to self-watering setups, and how long each one lasts.
Your guide to the best indoor lighting for growing herbs
How much light indoor herbs actually need, how to read a window exposure, and how to choose and position a grow light when sunlight is not enough.