What Type of Gardener Are You? (Find Your Perfect Setup)

Not every gardener wants the same thing, and that’s the whole point. Some of us love the full seed-starting setup, some want the easiest kit that works, and some just want fresh produce without spending every weekend outside.

The best setup is the one that matches your space, your schedule, and your personality. Here’s how to choose the right gear based on what kind of gardener you are.

1) The Beginner Gardener

Easy, successful starts (no overthinking)

You want a simple kit that just works, and you want results fast.

The easiest way to win as a beginner is to use a setup that bundles the two things most people miss: structure + reliable light. That’s why these kits are so popular, you’re not piecing everything together.

Best picks:

• SunBlaster LED Mini Greenhouse Home Growing Kit

• SunBlaster T5HO Mini Greenhouse Home Growing Kit

You’ll love this if: you want herbs, greens, and seedlings without the trial-and-error phase.

2) The “Grow Everything” Gardener

The full setup (options, variety, volume)

You want to start all the things: peppers, flowers, herbs, veggies… maybe even extras for friends. You like having the right tools and you want the strongest seedlings possible.

Your dream setup looks like this:

• greenhouse (4-tier or walk-in)

• trays + domes

• pocket inserts (10–128)

• seed-starting soil or Jiffy discs

• heat mat

• mister

• grow light

• plant markers

• nursery pots for potting up

Featured essentials:

• 1020 Germination/Microgreen Tray (no holes)

• High Vented Propagation Dome

• Insert trays (ex: 18-count square pot insert tray)

• Fafard Seed Starting Soil 25L

You’ll love this if: you’re the “I start seeds for the whole neighbourhood” type.

3) The “Hate the Outdoors but Love Fresh Produce” Gardener

Minimal effort, maximum harvest

You want homegrown food without turning your yard (or weekends) into a project. You like a clean, contained system that feels organized, more “kitchen garden” than “digging in the dirt.”

Best picks:

• Vegepod Kitchen Garden (White)

• Vegepod Kitchen Garden (Black)

Great for patios, balconies, and controlled growing, especially if you want a tidy, efficient setup.

4) The Bare Minimum Gardener

Starter kits only (low effort, clean start)

You want low commitment. You want to try it once, see what happens, and keep it simple.

These are perfect for “I just want to start something” energy:

• Mckenzie Jiffy Windowsill Seed Starter Greenhouse Kit

• Mckenzie Jiffy Self-Watering Seed Starter 72-Cell Greenhouse Kit

You’ll love this if: you want the easiest entry point into seed starting.

5) The Apartment Gardener

Small space, big results

You want real growing power in a small footprint. Bonus points if it’s tidy, mobile, and protected from wind and temperature swings.

Best picks:

• Vegepods – Raised Garden Beds with Garden Cover

• Vegepods – Stand with wheels for Raised Garden Beds with Garden Cover

The cover helps a lot on balconies: less wind stress, more stable temps, fewer pest surprises.

6) The Eco Gardener

Lower-waste options that still grow strong

You want to grow greener, from biodegradable starter pots to recycled-material planters.

Try:

• Jiffy Pots Strips (8 pockets) (pressure-molded peat)

• FibreGrow Eco Garden Flats (made from 100% recycled paper/newsprint)

You’ll love this if: you’re trying to reduce plastic while still getting strong starts.

The bottom line

No matter your style, beginner, apartment grower, eco-minded, bare-minimum, or full-on plant nerd, there’s a setup that makes growing feel easier (and way more successful).

If you’re not sure which one fits your space, pop in and we’ll help you build a simple plan based on what you want to grow and how much room you have.