Whether inside or out, creating a small garden space is a smart way to start honing in those planting skills. Opting for a smaller space to grow veggies, flowers and herbs can allow gardeners to not become overwhelmed, and those who live in apartments or homes with tiny yards can take part as well. We’ve rounded up a list of great products to get this project going, and some bits of creativity that you can build off of, to imagine your own magical, even mini, first garden.

Gardening Kit
amazon $49.99Shovels, rakes, watering tools and gloves—49 pieces come in this perfect gardening starter kit. A tote bag is included to carry around all of the essentials. So if you’re starting from square one with your mini paradise, this is a great purchase that covers most bases. Green thumb not included!

Nest Self Watering Planter
$339.00The Nest Raised Planter by Crescent Garden has a sleek modern appearance that can be enjoyed either inside or out. Plant with favorite herbs or ornamental beauty and enjoy the combination of sleekness, simplicity, and nature, of course. Made with resin plastic and strong metal legs, a TruDrop reservoir resides inside, to allow self watering for days, if you’re going out of town, or just have a lot going on. Plant Addicts also offers loads of unique plants and garden accessories.