Only the tools I personally use and trust.

Welcome, my friend. 🌿 This page is a simple list of the gardening, home, and kitchen tools I personally use in my videos. I only recommend what I’ve tried and truly enjoy—so you can shop with confidence and avoid wasting money on the wrong items.

I created this space to save you time and guesswork. Every item listed here has been tested, used, or reviewed by me, so you can choose what works with confidence.

Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gardeningvava.

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Gardening Essentials I Use 🌱

If you’re a beginner, you don’t need a lot to get started—you just need the right basics. These are the tools and supplies I use for container gardening, earth/in-ground gardening, and raised beds.

  • Containers & grow bags
  • Soil & amendments
  • Hand tools (gloves, shovel, trowel, pruners)
  • Watering tools (watering can, wand, hose)
  • Plant supports (stakes, cages, trellis)
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Soil, Compost & Fertilizer 🌿

Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy harvest. This section includes the composting tools, soil ingredients, and organic fertilizers I use to feed my plants and improve soil naturally—without harsh chemicals.

  • Composting tools & bins
  • Soil mix ingredients/amendments
  • Organic fertilizers
  • Soil testers (optional)
  • Mulch / top dressing tools
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Kitchen, Home & Cooking Essentials 🍲

After harvesting, I love turning fresh vegetables and herbs into warm, comforting meals—especially my Ghanaian heritage recipes. These are the kitchen tools I use for everyday cooking, meal prep, and simple from-scratch meals.

  • Instant Pot/pressure cooker
  • Blender
  • Air fryer
  • Knives & cutting boards
  • Pots, pans, and cooking utensils
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Food Preservation Tools ❄️

When the garden is giving a lot, preserving helps you enjoy your harvest longer. This section includes the tools I use (and will continue learning with) for dehydration, freezing, storage, and simple preservation as a beginner.

  • Dehydrator + accessories
  • Storage containers & jars
  • Freezer bags/labels/organizing tools
  • Herb drying tools (racks, clips, baskets)
  • Canning tools (later, as I learn)
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Ghana Farm (Roots) 🌍

This is a special part of my story. My brother and I have a family farm in Ghana, and I’m documenting our traditional way of farming—how we grow and harvest what our mother grew before she passed, and how we continue that legacy with purpose.

  • Farm tools & traditional methods
  • Crop highlights (corn/maize, cassava, cocoyam, yam, peppers, greens)
  • Storytelling + video journal updates
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