Series: Start a Garden with Tools Made in the USA, Part 2

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With the beginning of summer right around the corner, the outdoors are just calling to be enjoyed.

Welcome to Part 2 of the series of how to start a garden. Memorial Day weekend is coming soon, and now is a good time to prepare the outdoor space for summer entertaining.

1. Wide Brim Sun Hat

via American Hat Makers Cascade Hat

A hat that blocks the sun from your face is a must-have in gardening.  The Cascade Hat is laminated on the top to block 80% of the sun's rays.  It also has a removable sweatband.  

This hat is made in California by a company that has been making hats for over 50 years!  AND their hats have a lifetime warranty.  They are handmade to last a lifetime!

2. Boots

via Amazon Sloggers Garden Boots Flower Power

The proper footwear protects feet from whatever the garden offers.  Sloggers' Flower Power Boots keep feet dry with their waterproof power, offer "All-Day Comfort" insoles, and repel dirt with just a quick hose-down.  The soles are also made with 50% recycled material.

Note: They are made with U.S. and imported materials.

3. Apron

via Artifact 

Artifact's Garden Apron is made from waxed canvas, which makes it repel water.  It keeps liquids from soaking in and particles from sticking on the apron.  

Artifact has been making this apron in Nebraska since 2010.

4. Watering Can

via The Sill

A watering can comes in handy to water plants.  Regular watering maintains proper growth and health of the plant.

The Sill's watering can holds 56 oz. of water.  It is made with a long spout to control water flow and works indoors and outdoors.

5. Hose

via Amazon Flexon Industries

A garden hose is a must-have when starting a garden.  Your new plantings need to be hydrated to maintain their life and growth.  

Flexon makes their hose to be year-round with weather resistant vinyl coverings.  

Conclusion

Finding garden tools made in the USA to start a garden may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.  

☝How will YOU be part of the change?

Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!