Gifts For The Jolly Gardener
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Give Your Gardener What They Really Want
Not just any tool or hat will do, though, because gardening sometimes means braving the elements and tackling tasks that require tools made for tough jobs. What gardeners really want is something that makes the job easier, and helps them look good doing it. Come to think of it, isn't that what we all want? Stylish hats and well designed implements are a joy to use, and that is what makes for a great gift appreciated all through the year.
Photo of "pretty woman garden tool set" by Celia Birtwell
If you are shopping for someone with a passion for the garden, the following ideas are compiled to bring them a bit of joy.
A Gardener's Wish List
tools, trinkets, and trugs
When taking up gardening, tools of good quality are always appreciated. It's not romantic, but someone who loves gardening may well think of your generosity every time they cleave clods of clay or deftly divide their day lilies during their growing season. Tools that fit well in the hand and are easy to use, as well as strong and made in a way that stands up to hard use- those are a joy to work with.
Maybe you just can't bring yourself to give something that utilitarian. A useful, but lovely gift is a garden trug. Fill it with scented lotions or beautifully scented candles. Later, while harvesting tomatoes, peppers, and flowers from the garden, the trug will prove its worth.
Foxcroft Seeds - $17.99
Retail Price: $27.99
You Save: $10.00
from: Imagekind
Gardeners love seeds, and many love indoor plants. Order from a reputable company like Botanical Interests, and your gardener will be pleased, believe me. You can always insert a gift card to their favorite company inside a pretty trinket box, or a personalized mug. Don't underestimate the joy a small, but well thought out gift can provide.
A great pair of garden clogs, or Wellingtons.
Windows and herbs seem to go together and this could be a wonderful thing for someone with a green thumb.
"The secret to great Italian cooking? Using the freshest ingredients. A delicious gift for the gardener or chef, this window gardening kit features basil, oregano and chives. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. Includes three glazed ceramic containers with debossed herb illustrations and a coordinating tray; also includes premium seeds, soil and instructions. Tray measures 12" x 4" x 1 1/4" high;pots measure 3 1/2" square"
You never have enough socks- especially the cute, comfy kind. Try Circu-Flo Socks Small-Medium by Earth Therapeutics - 1 Pair
- for yourself or to give.I love these:
Gardener's Delights
totes, gloves, collectibles... the list keeps growing
Garden Journals
Add in some artist markers or colored pencils
Help a gardener keep track of their plantings and purchases. An extra nice journal is motivating.
Clearly Classic Garden Fountain
Hampstead Fountain
I will help with the weeding next year....
What more could your gardener wish for? English Garden Tools!
English Garden Tools
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
The English not only know how to garden, they know how to produce wonderful tools for gardening.
Cape Cod Weeder!
Cobra Head Style
CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
Sturdy, durable and it really works hard during the gardening season. Give it along with an I.O. U. from garden helpers (you?).
Garden Stylin'
Fashion in the Garden
Houseplant Care
Garden Tool Tote
for Bonsai or Indoor plants
Garden Tote Tool Set
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
Keep all your tools organized for potting and transplanting days. Great for container gardening, too. keep all your tools tucked away in their own neat tote.
Pretty Kitchen Compost Pail
Help Recycle Kitchen Waste- but Beautifully
The surprise inside...
simplehuman Compost Pail, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
Because it is beautiful, and simple.
Garden Tools, Work Gloves,...Compost Pails?
What woman, or man for that matter, has these on their Christmas list?
Go Gardening
with your jewelry, too
Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring
Amazon Price: $86.95 (as of 05/31/2012)
Not every bird watcher loves to garden, but most gardeners love nature and feeding the birds is on the interest scale somewhere. Squirrels, as cute as they are, lose alot of love raiding the bird feeders. Let them eat acorns- you save your precious birdseed for your feathered friends with this feeder.
Compost can be Beautiful
Gardeners Enjoy Wildlife
Especially Birds
That was enjoy "wildlife", not necessarily "THE wild life"... but you never know. Here, though, is the tamer version... enjoying the birds that visit the garden. Delight your gardeners with these beautiful gifts.
From Red Envelope (one of my favorites!):
Bird Houses
Feeders:
Heated Bird Bath
I Love My Gardener
thumbs up for this wish list!
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Did You Like These Ideas?
I bet your Gardening Loved-One will adore them
Have something you think is an ideal gardener's gift? What was the best garden gift you received? We'd love to know!
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pawpaw911
Dec 28, 2011 @ 4:11 pm | delete
- This lens made me wish winter was over.
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Ilona1
Dec 19, 2011 @ 12:24 pm | delete
- Glad you visitors liked the ideas.. would you add anything? what's on your list?
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cffutah
Dec 19, 2011 @ 8:24 am | delete
- enjoyed the great unique items you have listed here, thank you.
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- Lots of good info. Very nice lens!
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A Christmas Amaryllis
Winter blooms to brighten the Long Wait 'til spring.
Amaryllis Kit: Carmen in Square Copper Pot
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
I love these easy to grow plants. Their bright flowers brighten up the winter days.
Gardening Wish Lists
- Gifting the Gardener
- Gifting the Gardener goodie ideas.
- Gardener's Christmas Wishlist
- More great ideas to save time shopping, and get just what gardeners like.
For the New Gardening Enthusiast
but not limited to Newbies!
New to gardening, or just looking for some great ideas to please a gardener, there are always plenty of ideas for last minute gifts on garden pages.
Garden Markers
Go Gardening
About Me
We love candles!
Yes, please.
Or put your candle inside a green glass globe...
Trapp Private Gardens Holiday Candle
Amazon Price: $20.05 (as of 05/31/2012)
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