Martha Stewart shares the surprising essential tool everyone should have in their garden bag – and it's on sale for under $30 at QVC
The expert couldn't live without this gardening tool, and when it's so affordable, neither should you – here are her insights on growing and eating fresh


Personally, I've never thought of a knife as one of the most essential garden tools, but Martha Stewart does.
In a recent interview with QVC, the doyenne of homes shared that her most-used pruning tool is a tomato knife (available at QVC). She stated: 'In my garden bag, my essential tools include, well, the tomato knife, which is great for pruning.'
Lucky for those who want to emulate all of Martha's garden ideas, it's on sale for under $30 as part of her QVC collection. Martha swears by the affordable brand. She explains: 'Not only do you get really beautifully designed and manufactured products, you get things that you actually need and want. That's why I like QVC.'
Why does Martha need the knife? Gardening is an essential part of her life.
She explains: 'Do I prefer a vegetable garden or a flower garden? Well, I have to have both. Essential. I love to eat from my garden.I love to pick from my garden. If I could only use one recipe for the rest of my life, it would be a mixed salad.'
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This book has all of Martha Stewart's gardening tips to make your process easy from start to finish. It's perfect for those who want to learn more about her beloved techniques.
No matter your relationship to gardening, the right tools will make it easier and more accessible. With Martha's advice, you'll always know what you're doing.
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Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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