Your wife might have always been jealous of Aunt Mable’s petunias, but with the EasyBloom plant sensor [$39.95], green thumbs are no longer a requirement for good gardening. It differs from other in-ground sensors in that it interfaces with an Internet database. Simply plug it into your computer to sync it, stick in the ground, and wait 24 hours. Depending on what you choose, the EasyBloom will either tell you why a plant is doing poorly or suggest plants that will grow well in your environment. If you’ve recently moved to a new area or are just getting started in gardening, the Easy Bloom is essential to have around.

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The Joby Gorillatorch is a special kind of flashlight that can shine in a number of very special places. Featuring a 65-lumen LED bulb, it also has three adjustable tripod feet with built-in magnets. Wrap it around a pipe to do plumbing work, stick it on the car to fix a tire, or even put it on your arm!

While it looks big in the picture, the Gorilla torch is actually a small and lightweight beast. It only weighs 1.6 ounces and can easily fit in a coat pocket. The device uses 3 AA batteries (included). While a bit pricey at $29.75, the Gorillatorch does what it is supposed to do well and its quality is unparalleled.

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