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Quench the thirst of your seedlings and potted plants with a style of watering device that’s been around since about 450 B.C. Just immerse in water to fill and cover the top with your thumb; raise thumb to control the flow of water onto your plants. Unglazed terracotta in a fun hedgehog shape.

  • Fun and easy to use
  • Crafted in Scotland since 1922
  • A unique gift for a gardener
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    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    4.4 stars
    (based on 22 reviews)
    100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Accurate instructions(12), Attractive(17), Lightweight(4), Versatile(5)
    Cons:
    Small in size(6)
    Best Uses:
    Garden(10), Indoors(13), Outdoors(10), Patio(8)
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid gardener(16), Getting started(4)
    Primary use:
    Personal(21)
     
    Fun to use
    By B of the gardenVerified Purchaser from Valrico, fl on 6/15/2010
    Pros:
    Useful
    Cons:
    Small In Size
    Best Uses:
    Outdoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    Great way to distribute water from crocks placed in garden. And it is cute too. I wish it a bit larger but realize it would be too heavy if it were. Nice addition to rain barrel and crocks to limit city water use in my gardens.

     
    unique waterer
    By momVerified Purchaser from Carson, CA on 6/9/2010
    Pros:
    Attractive
    Best Uses:
    Indoors, Outdoors, Patio
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    cute and unique, great for plants

     
    Fun item
    By Alive the grandmaVerified Purchaser from St. Louis MO. on 5/10/2010
    Best Uses:
    Outdoors, Patio
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    I purchased 2 of these cute little guys to water plants on the patio. I have several young grandchildren who are always wanting to help and like to play in the water on hot days. They are haveing a blast with the hedgehog.

     
    Hedgehog Dealer gets new toy!
    By Dannie from CT on 4/22/2010
    Cons:
    Small In Size
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    Gave as a gift to daughter-in-law, Hedgehog breeder, CPA who hasn't had time to try it out.

     
    Kids love watering!
    By Busy BEEVerified Reviewer from Gibsonville,NC on 4/15/2010
    Pros:
    The kids love to use it
    Cons:
    Breaks easily, Small In Size
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Outdoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    I use it to get the kids interested in the garden. They love to water the plants now!
    (I may need to get a few more.)

    Can it be made of something that's not so breakable?

     
    Great Classic
    By ~SharonFVerified Reviewer from Lake in the Hills, IL on 3/30/2010
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Indoors, Outdoors, Patio, Pool Area
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    The hedgehog is a time tested design. The basic concept has been around for centuries and Garden Supply's Hedgehog shape makes it cute. Great for small watering jobs anywhere - inside or out. Easy to use and effective.

     
    Hedgehog thumb waterer is great!
    By blossomVerified Purchaser from san francisco, ca on 1/13/2010
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Hardy, Lightweight, Versatile
    Best Uses:
    Indoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    I use this to water many or my indoor plants and absolutely love it!

     
    fun good for small areas
    By Miss RickVerified Purchaser from North Adams, MA on 12/27/2009
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Lightweight
    Cons:
    Small In Size
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Indoors, Outdoors, Patio
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    Good for watering small areas with delicate plants. When not in use it looks "cute" setting as an ornament in or near the garden or area of use.
    When some one sees it for the first time they ask what it it and how it works , they usually end up trying it,especially the youngsters.

     
    Cute addition to the garden
    By LibbyVerified Purchaser from Fresno, CA on 8/4/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    I bought this on a whim: partly because I like hedgehogs, and partly because I'd just watched the Cosmos episode where Carl Sagan demonstrates the use of the "water thief", and I wanted to try it. The thumb waterer is useful in the vegetable garden, but too drippy for indoor use. One does need a deepish bucket of water in which to fill it. Still, for a whim, I'm happy with the item.

     
    hedgehog waterer
    By Gaia the gardenerVerified Reviewer from Pleasanton, CA on 7/22/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Easy to Use
    Cons:
    Dribbles water
    Best Uses:
    Outdoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    This thing is cute, but it dribbles because even if you have good seal with your thumb, the thing is a little porous and moving it at all allows air in the bottom. Plus you have to have a water vessel that is deep enough to submerge the hedgehog in to fill it several times, so you're still going to be carrying a couple of gallons around while you're watering. This is good for smaller pots on the patio where a large volume isn't necessary and water dribbles won't do any damage.

     
    WHat a great gift!
    By KathyVerified Purchaser from Birmingham, AL on 5/11/2009
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Versatile
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Outdoors, Patio
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    I gave this as a gift to another avid gardener. She loved it and has already found many ways to use it.

     
    Cute as it can be
    By StellaVerified Purchaser from Waterbury, VT on 5/9/2009
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive
    Cons:
    Small In Size
    Best Uses:
    Indoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Getting Started
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    I think the hedgehog is a great device except that it doesn't hold much water. If you have alot of plants there is a lot of refilling. It's still fun !

     
    Great product, especially for seedlings
    By IbbysanVerified Purchaser from Fuquay-Varina, NC on 4/29/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Versatile
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Indoors, Outdoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    I grow many plants (vegetables & herbs)from seed, and find this extremely useful in watering all my seedlings. The gentle flow of water from it does not smash the seedlings into the dirt. Very nice, and attractive.

     
    Cute and Functional!
    By jlooVerified Purchaser from Sunny Vermont on 4/10/2009
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Life saver
    Best Uses:
    Indoors, Patio, Seed starting
    Describe Yourself:
    Master Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    The thumb waterer was just what I needed for my indoor seedlings. A spray bottle won't penetrate the soil and an old milk jug has a far too powerful flow. The cute little hedgehog makes a great display item for the table as well!

     
    Too Cute!
    By BirdLadyVerified Reviewer from Northern Virginia on 2/15/2009
    Pros:
    Attractive, Lightweight, Versatile
    Best Uses:
    Indoors, Seedlings
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    This little fellow is So cute- even if he didn't help around the indoor garden. Once immersed he fills up very quickly. I use a small bucket and fill as I go since I have several flats/ pots that benefit from the Hedgehog's gentle shower. Much better than trying to control a bottle in places where a watering can is too large.

    [1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Fun and Useful!
    By TinaVerified Purchaser from Keene, NH on 10/7/2008
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Useful and decorative
    Best Uses:
    Greenhouse use, Indoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    Great for pinpoint watering. Nice easy shower for small plants and seedlings. Plus it's decorative while sitting amongst the plants waiting for you to put him to work again! Easy for small hands to use too.

     
    More cute than practical
    By AnnieVerified Purchaser from southeast Texas piney woods on 8/14/2008
    Pros:
    Attractive, Unique, Useful
    Cons:
    Have to immerse, Small In Size
    Best Uses:
    Indoors, Seed starting
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    This is irresistible! The only little problem is you have to immerse it to fill it up, and it doesn't hold a whole lot of water. But it's so cute it's worth it, and it is SO controllable and very gentle on the seedlings.

     
    perfect for seedlings
    By Suzanne the "mad" gardenerVerified Purchaser from Medina, Ohio on 7/21/2008
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Hardy
    Best Uses:
    Garden
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    Terrific for "gentle" watering--seedlings or "new" plantings

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Hedgehog Thumb Waterer
    By JesaltVerified Purchaser from Alameda and Oakland, CA on 7/14/2008
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Lightweight
    Best Uses:
    Garden, Indoors, Patio
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    Used on seedling and it's great!

     
    Unique waterer
    By Mrs. DocVerified Purchaser from Iberia, MO on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive
    Best Uses:
    Decorative, Garden, Indoors, Lawn, Outdoors, Patio, Pool Area
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    When I was teaching I collected items that demonstrated practices worldwide. Even though I'm retired, I couldn't resist this darling hedgehog to add to my Egyptian collection. It was so adorable, I bought one for my daughter also. The fact that it is useful makes it even more attractive.

     
    Hedgehog Thumb Waterer
    By NikkiVerified Purchaser from Southfield, MI on 7/10/2008
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive
    Cons:
    Doesn't hold much water
    Best Uses:
    Decorative, Indoors
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    The hedgehog is too gosh-darn cute for words! It works exactly like the instructions say. Unfortunately, it doesn't hold enough water to be terribly functional except for a pot or two indoors.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Great gadget for seedlings
    By Veggie growerVerified Purchaser from Torrance, CA on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Accurate Instructions, Attractive, Versatile
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Gardener
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Hedgehog Thumb Waterer:

    Really great for seedlings, small plants and target watering. I hope you continue to carry it.

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