{"title":"Staking \u0026 Deadheading","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the spring bounty moves into the hot July \u0026amp; August weather, staking gangly and unruly plants, deadheading your beloved dahlias and getting a little extra tlc into the garden becomes every so important. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"okatsune-snips","title":"Okatsune Flower Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnips are smaller, lighter and less bulky than secateurs and are designed to be used on soft, green growth, nothing woody. I like to use them for deadheading, cutting flowers, harvesting veggies, and cutting lengths of twine for staking. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts. Super handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir smaller size and rounded tips allow you to carry them in your pocket without doing damage, but I like to carry them in my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Pouch\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-pouch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e so I always know where they are. They also fit perfectly in a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Short Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-short-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esingle holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I sometimes snug them into my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Double Holster\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-double-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with my \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Hori Hori\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-hori-hori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehori hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Okatsune snips come with a spare spring, although I haven’t needed mine yet and I’ve been using my snips for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bR8Ug2wMoOw\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1217018658830,"sku":"P00049","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/okatsune-flower-snips.png?v=1781739437"},{"product_id":"tobisho-pro-snips","title":"Tobisho Pro Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlike secateurs, snips are only meant for very light snipping work. The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without leaving stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially great for deadheading, cut flowers, harvesting veggies, and cutting lengths of twine for staking. In Japan, they are used for needling pines. Not suitable for pruning woody material, cutting wire or opening paint cans! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are definitely a step up from inexpensive flower snips - I prefer the lock on these which is so much easier to use than flimsy leather or plastic clasps. The higher quality steel sharpens and holds an edge better, and the sturdier construction means that I'll have them for a lifetime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locking mechanism on Japanese secateurs and snips is the feature that sets them apart for me - and this is especially important in a pair of snips. I find less expensive models fiddly to close and lock; these are much more efficient and, like the Tobisho secateurs and clippers, can be locked with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red and yellow handles are easy to find if you put them down in the garden. But don't! You'll want to keep these safe and sound in your holster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobisho pruning tools are the crème de la crème in the Japanese gardening world. They are made in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, an area famous for the quality of its steel. All their tools are drop forged, with great attention to detail - they have incredible weight and balance and are such a pleasure to use!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"niwaki sharpening stones\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tobisho Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13054957322303,"sku":"P00386-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-pro-snips.png?v=1781735202"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-lightweight-secateur","title":"GR Pro Lightweight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an excellent tool for women with small hands, weak hands, stiff\/aging hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are lighter and smaller than standard-sized secateurs - we trialed them in response to many requests from women for a tool that wasn't too large or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is slimmer than a standard set of secateurs but thicker than a set of snips, which means a little less cutting strength but gives the ability to fit into tighter spots as you would with your snips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurns out they're also excellent for floristry work when you're cutting a mix of soft and woody stems (so you don't have to repeatedly change tools).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks as a bit of an all-in-one if you don’t want to carry both secateurs and snips with you in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame superior Japanese-style locking clasp at the bottom of the handles, but the spring is not as stiff nor is the spread as wide. Same smooth action and carefully shaped handles for easier grip.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended for this model. Comes with a spare spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14761276112959,"sku":"P00462-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-lightweight-secateurs-1.png?v=1781733760"},{"product_id":"niwaki-gr-pro-snips","title":"GR Pro Snips","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnips have long, narrow blades that allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without damaging other parts of the plant - I really like to use them for deadheading and harvesting, but they're also a valuable tool in the cut flower garden and for florists. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Japan, they are used for needling pines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnips are not as strong as secateurs, they are intended for light snipping work and soft green stems. They're much lighter than secateurs so there's less strain on your cutting hand when you're using them for long periods of time. I keep mine right beside my secateurs in my holster so I alway\u003cimg\u003es have the right tool at my disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many inexpensive snips on the market, but they generally have flimsy locking mechanisms that require two hands to use. If you are using snips frequently, it makes a difference to use a model that has the sa\u003cimg\u003eme one-handed locking mechanism as our secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them locked when not in use so you don't poke yourself with the very pointy, sharp tips. Or, better yet, keep them in a holster and out of the compost heap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/gouken-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki #1000 grit sharpening stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended for this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15620272291903,"sku":"P00469-1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-gr-pro-snips.png?v=1781733133"},{"product_id":"kurumi-snips","title":"Kurumi Snips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful snips with inlaid walnut handles, you'll want them not only for their simple utility, but also for their aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT\u003cspan\u003ehese snips are smaller and lighter than most of our other models, and are well-suited to smaller or older hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnips are intended just for light trimming work, you should only be cutting soft green growth with them. Great for \u003cspan\u003edeadheading, cutting flowers, harvesting veg, and floristry work. The long, narrow pointed blades offer more precision and accuracy than secateurs, but they are not as strong as secateurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a stylish presentation box. Pair them up with the matching secateurs for a lovely gift.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32028356345919,"sku":"P00464-1","price":260.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/products\/kurumi-snips.jpg?v=1769040726"},{"product_id":"niwaki-grape-snips","title":"Niwaki Grape Snips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper pointy stainless steel scissors, designed for thinning grapes but also excellent craft scissors or for sewing or floristry work. Or wherever else long, thin, sharp, precise blades are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your garden snips \u0026amp; scissors close at hand with the leather \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Scissors Holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32848324427839,"sku":"P00427-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-grape-snips.png?v=1781740131"},{"product_id":"niwaki-utility-scissors","title":"Niwaki Utility Scissors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI don't know about you, but I seem to have a lot of crappy scissors kicking around my house. Not any more, the old ones are getting the heave-ho! These are seriously great scissors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey're sturdy, sharp and well-constructed, with comfortable rubbery handles large enough for big fingers. Also a finely serrated blade for extra grip and notched blades for cutting wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey easily cut through thick cardboard, plastic, fibrous plant material, you name it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've got a pair for the kitchen and office; they'd also be great for crafting or floristry work. I also like to use them for cutting twine when I'm staking so I don't dull the blades on my secateurs.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your garden snips \u0026amp; scissors close at hand with the leather \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/niwaki-garden-scissors-holster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGarden Scissors Holster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32848468639807,"sku":"P00470-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-utility-scissors.png?v=1781740026"},{"product_id":"niwaki-mini-snips","title":"Pinch Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese lovely little things are traditional \"squeezing\" scissors, or Nigiri Basami in Japan. 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The list of small tasks that require a small tool is long.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the all our mini tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-secateurs\"\u003eMini Secateurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-s-type-hori-hori\"\u003eMini Hori Hori\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-kenzan-minis\"\u003eMini Kenzans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeners-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/niwaki-mini-sickle\"\u003eMini Sickle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39915272962111,"sku":"P00061","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/niwaki-pinch-scissors.png?v=1781818158"},{"product_id":"natural-jute-twine","title":"Jute Twine, 3-ply","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my go-to twine: strong 3-ply jute twine, available in a variety of spool sizes and colours - one to suit every gardener's needs! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes in three colours - Natural, Green \u0026amp; Black. 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Check out the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/tin-of-twine-250m?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=0d768fd3c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Nutscene Tin o' Twine\"\u003eTin o' Twine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutscene jute twine is thick, strong and unspools without tangles. It's the best! Produced and manufactured \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein Scotland since 1922. 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By drawing the twine from the center of the spool, you can be assured of tangle-free twine. Pull the twine up and around your neck, leaving a long length dangling down the other side of your body. Every time you need to tie something - simply grab the dangling end, pull and tie-on the plant, cutting the twine only when you're done. What a time-saver!! 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Thinner blades combined with the cutting strength of bypass secateurs mean they fit into tighter spots like regular snips, but have the ability to make smaller woody cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as strong as secateurs, but tougher than snips. Lightweight, with a small grip, these also make an excellent pruning tool for smaller, weaker or arthritic hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobisho pruning tools are the crème de la crème in the Japanese gardening world. They are made in a small family-run factory in Yamagata, an area famous for the quality of its steel. All their tools are drop forged, with great attention to detail - they have incredible weight and balance and are such a pleasure to use!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTobisho recommends sharpening with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niwaki Sharpening Stones\" href=\"\/products\/niwaki-sharpening-stones-full-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki sharpening stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. All Tobisho tools come with a spare spring. View the entire Tobisho collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tobisho Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/tobisho-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_details_sku\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblade length: 1.9\" (50mm) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emax cut: Ø8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 0.4 lbs (192g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"No Vinyl Wrap","offer_id":42995891339327,"sku":"PS-23","price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vinyl Wrap","offer_id":42995891306559,"sku":"P00807-1","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/tobisho-barracuda-snips-1.png?v=1781734216"},{"product_id":"activated-em-1l","title":"Activated EM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated EM is a live probiotic liquid mixture of important beneficial microorganisms that work cooperatively to provide tremendous benefits for soil and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt \u003cspan\u003estimulates natural processes to benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency, stress tolerance, plant health, and composting processes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEM works really well when combined with biostimulants such as mycorrhizal fungi, humic acids and seaweed extracts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch of Activated EM is a little different. It is always bottled fresh, so you may find it a bit fizzy on arrival. Just loosen the cap to let the gas escape, then close again tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferably, effective microorganisms are applied in smaller, regular doses, such as monthly or even weekly. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApply it to plants as a foliar spray or as a root soak to the soil zone directly surrounding the roots (the rhizosphere).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own, use between 1\/3 cup and 1\/2 cup per 1000 square feet, mixed in at least 100 times as much water for soil applications and 250 times as much water for foliar applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like to use EM in a spraytank mix. See recipes here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eActivated EM is good for at least 6 months, and can last well over a year if stored correctly. Keep the cap on tight, store at room temperature, protected from frost, heat, and direct light. Mix and use only what you need to apply on the same day. The diluted product doesn’t keep long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a few yeasty white flakes develop floating at the surface, this is a normal part of the fermentation process. Over time, a layer of sediment can form at the bottom, which is also normal.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our entire collection of \u003ca title=\"Organic soil and fertilizers\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/organic-fertilizers\"\u003eOrganic fertilisers and soils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeed this item shipped? Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenerspantry.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrganic Gardener's Pantry site here\u003c\/a\u003e for more details and shipping options across Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organic Gardener's Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Activated EM 500ml","offer_id":41361894375487,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Activated EM 1L","offer_id":41361894342719,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Activated EM 4L","offer_id":41526984343615,"sku":"","price":54.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/IMG_2136.jpg?v=1714088763"},{"product_id":"plant-based-nitrogen-fertilizer-amino","title":"Amino-N Plant Based Nitrogen Fertiliser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino-N is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea veganic source of nitrogen\u003cspan\u003e used \u003c\/span\u003eas an alternative to animal-derived fertilisers. It is made in Canada from organically grown, non-GMO soybeans, and it acts both as a nutrient source and a biostimulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt boosts plant metabolism and supports vegetative growth by enhancing cell division and elongation. In addition, it increases uptake and transport of nutrients within the plant. Amino-N also helps plants resist stress, and even works to improve soil structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly concentrated and effective at very low doses, Amino-N is suitable for all plants and all cultivation methods and is especially effective as a foliar spray due to its ability to enter plant leaves quickly. It can be combined with other liquid fertilisers such as kelp and sea minerals and also with EM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amber coloured, neutral smelling, slightly sticky liquid is very easy to apply by simply mixing with enough water to cover the area. It will foam a bit, but will not clog spray nozzles or irrigation lines, and can also be used in hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino-N is OMRI listed, ProCert approved, and USDA Certified Organic. Besides being non-GMO, it contains no synthetic or animal-sourced ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our entire collection of \u003ca title=\"Organic soil and fertilizers\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/organic-fertilizers\"\u003eOrganic fertilisers and soils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeed this item shipped? 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It also contains vitamins, natural chelating agents, and amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCytokinins\u003c\/i\u003e improve soil tilth, regulate cell division and cell wall formation, increase photosynthesis and chlorophyll production, improve root and shoot growth, and delay senescence in the fall (when plants prepare for winter, dropping leaves, losing colour, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuxins\u003c\/i\u003e regulate cell elongation and mainly stimulate adventitious rooting, and promote fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis concentrate is one of the least expensive, most highly effective liquid fertiliser products out there. Liquid seaweed fertilizer is a staple in any foliar feed and soil management program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially useful when seeding and propagating, dividing, and transplanting. Nursery owners and growers of wheatgrass and microgreens swear by kelp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kelp species used in this particular product is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacrocystis integrifolia\u003c\/i\u003e, sustainably harvested here in BC and processed quickly at cool temperatures to preserve all of the benefits seaweed has to offer.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMacrocystis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrows well over 100 feet long, as much as 2 feet per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some other kelp products, this one is made fresh from live seaweed, and is never reconstituted with water from powder.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our entire collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/organic-fertilizers\" title=\"Organic soil and fertilizers\"\u003eOrganic soils and fertilisers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeed this item shipped? 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The long skinny blades allow you to get into tight spaces and make precise cuts without leaving stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kuroco snips are well balanced, lightweight and fit snugly in your hand. \u003cspan\u003eAnd this version with soft, tea-green leather-wrapped handles feels exceptional in hand. Perfect if you need to use your snips all day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for bud pruning in Japan, I think they are also great for deadheading, cutflowers, and harvesting veggies. If you do a lot of these types of work, using snips instead of secateurs gives your hand and wrist a break from using a heavier tool all day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a step up from inexpensive flower snips with flimsy leather or plastic clasps. The higher quality steel sharpens and holds an edge better, and the sturdier construction means that they'll last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also come without the leather-wrapped handles:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kuroco snips\" href=\"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/products\/kuroco-snips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuroco snips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshioka Hamono","offers":[{"title":"180mm","offer_id":43148558630975,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm","offer_id":43148558663743,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2982\/3520\/files\/F6A078D4-E622-43CB-80FF-F6F906B6CD4D.heic?v=1776893236"}],"url":"https:\/\/gardenerskit.com\/collections\/staking-deadheading.oembed","provider":"Gardener's Kit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}