Stardew Valley Guide: Helpful Tips

Check the trash cans: Sounds gross, but you can get lots of goodies from these. Just be sure that people don’t see you or they will react badly. Things that are real trash like glasses can be kept to make materials later, so this is a really handy habit to get into.

Donate to the museum: Items classed as mineral or artefact can go to the museum. Once you have donated 5, you will get some seeds. The more you donate the more you receive!

Collect wood: You can use wood to repair the bridge which will unlock an area filled with valuable items. Check here daily to find great stuff to sell. You can also use wood to build a chest for extra storage.

Don’t ignore the worms: The wriggly brown worms on your path can be rewarding. Use your hoe on them to receive items!

Get a Scarecrow: A no brainer really. Get a scarecrow to avoid your crops being eaten!

Keep Energy Food on you: You don’t want to pass out and lose money. Be sure to keep items on you at all times to replenish health.

Use Coffee to Move Faster: Coffee will increase your movement speed by one, so is very useful on busy farming days.

Fish where you see bubbles: On the second day you will have the chance to obtain a rod. Be sure to fish where you see bubbles as it will reduce the waiting time.

Check the TV: It will give you new recipes each day. If you miss a show, there are re runs on Wednesdays.

Find the Wagon: A Wagon will appear to the West of the Ranch each Sunday. Visit it to get some rare items.

Make a friend!: An easy friend to make is Leah, she absolutely loves salad. Go to the saloon at night to see her and gift her salad twice a week to make a fast friend. You can guy salad from Gus for 220G.

Go to Bed!: The later you go to bed, the less energy you will have for the next day. In both the game and in real life. Be sure to finish your day and save once you’re asleep, otherwise you will lose progress.

Have fun! Be sure to share any additional tips below, and happy farming!