Lindy's Top 10 Must-Have Items for the Beginning Gardener

Are you thinking about starting a garden but have no idea how to actually get started? It can be intimidating when you don't have a lot of experience, so that's why we asked home and gardening expert, Lindy (@smalltowngardenlife), for her picks on what to get as a beginner. Here's what she had to say:

"So many people tell me they want to grow their own food, but they're afraid of failing or don't know how to get started, so they just don't. But most good things don't start in your comfort zone. 

I've been growing my own food for a few years now on my hobby farm in Illinois and I still get intimidated by all the different aspects of gardening! There are a few things I wish I had known before I started my first garden and I thought it would be helpful to share them with you, too! Here is my curated list of the top 10 products every new gardener should have."