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Here you’ll find a collection of official and fan-written guides designed to help you at every stage of your Garden Joy journey.
Whether you're just getting started or discovering advanced tips and strategies, the Tool Shed is a resource for you.
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Nursery Tips from Bonnie
Note: This is an unofficial guide from community member Bonnie Stanford. The Nursery is set up to be a source of inventory, not just something you quickly complete. You should always be growing or regrowing seeds. This builds your inventory and earns Grow 10 achievements , which are the best way to fill in the elusive epic and legendary seeds. Every Grow 10 achievement guarantees a seed you’ve never grown before This makes them especially valuable for Epic and Legendary see

Garden Joy Community
Feb 9


Veggie Harvest: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Veggie Harvest? Veggie Harvest is a fun new mini-game in Garden Joy where you test your plant knowledge by playing a classic board game. When you play Trivia Trail, you can earn exciting rewards! How do I play Veggie Harvest? To play, you’ll need Game Tokens, which are earned by submitting challenges and placing specific decor items—similar to how partner event tokens work. When you open the Veggie Harvest board, you'll see a pat

Garden Joy
Dec 31, 2024


Seed Sending: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Seed Pack Sending? If you're looking for seeds to finish your collections, you can now ask...

Garden Joy
Nov 1, 2024


Trivia Trail: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Trivia Trail? Trivia Trail is a fun new mini-game in Garden Joy where you test your plant...

Garden Joy
Nov 1, 2024


Flower Hunt: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Flower Hunt? Flower Hunt is a fun new mini-game in Garden Joy where you can test your logic...

Garden Joy
Nov 1, 2024


New Player Quick Start Guide
New Player Quick Start Guide 🌿 Welcome to Garden Joy! The relaxing design game where you can bring your dream outdoor space to life. Before you jump into designing, here are three important things to know as a new player. 1️⃣ Save your Progress, Link your Account Before you start designing, make sure your account is linked using one of the following options so that you can save progress , even if you change or lose your phone . How to Link Your Account Tap the Profile icon

Gardener Gracie
1 day ago


Nursery Tips from Bonnie
Note: This is an unofficial guide from community member Bonnie Stanford. The Nursery is set up to be a source of inventory, not just something you quickly complete. You should always be growing or regrowing seeds. This builds your inventory and earns Grow 10 achievements , which are the best way to fill in the elusive epic and legendary seeds. Every Grow 10 achievement guarantees a seed you’ve never grown before This makes them especially valuable for Epic and Legendary see

Garden Joy Community
Feb 9


Seed Request Guide
Seed Request Guide 🌱 Looking for that one seed standing between you and a finished Region collection? Seed Requests let you ask friends for help! Let’s start with how Seed Requests work in-game, then we’ll cover how the community plays an important role in making them successful. Part 1: What Is Seed Requesting (and How Do I Do It?) A Seed Request notifies your friends list that you are looking for a specific seed. If one of your friends has an extra of the seed to spare, t

Gardener Gracie
Feb 6


Partner Event Guide
Learn how Partner Events work and the best way to find active partners.

Gardener Gracie
Feb 6


Veggie Harvest: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Veggie Harvest? Veggie Harvest is a fun new mini-game in Garden Joy where you test your plant knowledge by playing a classic board game. When you play Trivia Trail, you can earn exciting rewards! How do I play Veggie Harvest? To play, you’ll need Game Tokens, which are earned by submitting challenges and placing specific decor items—similar to how partner event tokens work. When you open the Veggie Harvest board, you'll see a pat

Garden Joy
Dec 31, 2024


Seed Sending: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Seed Pack Sending? If you're looking for seeds to finish your collections, you can now ask...

Garden Joy
Nov 1, 2024


Trivia Trail: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Trivia Trail? Trivia Trail is a fun new mini-game in Garden Joy where you test your plant...

Garden Joy
Nov 1, 2024


Flower Hunt: How To!
Hit play to watch our video overview! What is Flower Hunt? Flower Hunt is a fun new mini-game in Garden Joy where you can test your logic...

Garden Joy
Nov 1, 2024


New Player Quick Start Guide
New Player Quick Start Guide 🌿 Welcome to Garden Joy! The relaxing design game where you can bring your dream outdoor space to life. Before you jump into designing, here are three important things to know as a new player. 1️⃣ Save your Progress, Link your Account Before you start designing, make sure your account is linked using one of the following options so that you can save progress , even if you change or lose your phone . How to Link Your Account Tap the Profile icon

Gardener Gracie
1 day ago


Seed Request Guide
Seed Request Guide 🌱 Looking for that one seed standing between you and a finished Region collection? Seed Requests let you ask friends for help! Let’s start with how Seed Requests work in-game, then we’ll cover how the community plays an important role in making them successful. Part 1: What Is Seed Requesting (and How Do I Do It?) A Seed Request notifies your friends list that you are looking for a specific seed. If one of your friends has an extra of the seed to spare, t

Gardener Gracie
Feb 6


Partner Event Guide
Learn how Partner Events work and the best way to find active partners.

Gardener Gracie
Feb 6
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