Tea Towel Apron from Weekend Handmade by Kelly Wilkinson

As the days grow warmer and the trees and bushes begin to fill out, it's hard to think of a more promising season than Spring. Admittedly, I've always had a bit of a black thumb when it comes to nurturing my plants, but the excitement of watching tiny green knobs emerge from my own pots this year has inspired me to turn over a new leaf (pun intended). Whether you have a great expanse in which to plant or are working from a few little pots on a windowsill like I am, here are some of our favorite gardening essentials sure to get you in the mood to grow:

Decorated Markers from Weekend Handmade by Kelly Wilkinson

Gardening Gloves from Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross (Get the free tutorial here!)

Cafe Apron from Printing by Hand by Lena Corwin

An assortment of terrariums from Tiny World Terrariums by Michelle Inciarrano and Katy Maslow of Twig Terrariums

And if you're really serious about DIY for your garden, our upcoming book, Handmade for the Garden by Susan Guagliumi has the perfect collection of projects to add one-of-a-kind tools, pots, structures, and decorations to your gardening process. Although it's set to come out next Spring, we're thrilled to offer you a little sneak peek!:

Stenciled Pots

Diagonally Woven Willow Fencing

What are some of your favorite DIYs for the garden?