Martha Stewart's Must Haves: From a Sauté Pan to an Aluminum Suitcase

Stewart credits this Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed & Garden Soil ($7) with helping her to grow the "best vegetable garden ever," thanks to its quick-release natural fertilizer and organic blend — which is made from upcycled green waste.

Pro Tip: Organic soil can be used differently depending on if you're filling a raised bed or planting directly into the ground. For first-time gardeners who are daunted by the task of starting their own garden, Stewart has simple advice: "Do a little reading. Go to your local garden center and talk to some experts. Then pick and choose a small amount of plants that you're going to grow; don't jump in like I do."