I absolutely love shopping for Christmas gifts for my family and close friends. There is nothing more satisfying to me than seeing someone’s eyes light up as they unwrap the “perfect gift.” I have to admit though, that my favorite people to buy for are those who share my passion for gardening because there are so many wonderful choices.
Whether it’s a seasoned expert or a novice gardener you’re shopping for, the possibilities are endless. Just in case you need some suggestions for the gardeners on your list, we’ve put together a few ideas to get you started. Happy shopping!
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
Nothing is more satisfying than curling up with a good book that feeds your need for nature, especially in the dead of winter! We highly recommend:
Wild The Naturalistic Garden by Noel Kingsbury and Claire Takacs
Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy
The Curious Naturalist Nature’s Everyday Mysteries by Sy Montgomery
Monthly periodicals are a great way to keep up with the latest trends for each season of the year. Our favorites are: Horticulture, Fine Gardening, Garden Gate, & Birds and Blooms
TOOLS/ EQUIPMENT
Just like any project, the right tools make the job easier.
- ByPass Hand Pruner
- Garden Shears
- Heavy Duty Scissors
- Loppers
- Watering can
- No kink hose
- Garden cart or wheelbarrow
- Rain barrel
- High quality hand tools
- Spade
- Compost bin
- Harvest basket
CLOTHING
Who says that style has to go out the window if you’re working in the garden?
- Hat
- Gloves
- Apron
- Boots
- Clogs
PLANT MATERIAL
Half the fun of gardening is imagining all of the possibilities of what you could plant in the spring.
- Nursery/Garden Center Gift Certificate
- Heirloom Seeds (We love Baker Creek Seed Company)
- Collection of summer flowering bulbs
- Burpee or Park Seed Gift Certificate (Excellent customer service)
- Decorative Plant Tags
INDOOR GARDENING
Gardeners know that surrounding yourself with plants makes you happier AND healthier.
- Indoor Herb Garden
- Gift certificates to purchase orchids, succulents or tropicals
- GroLights
- Indoor GreenHouse
- Seed Starter Kit
- Heat pad
- Mister
- Automatic Waterer
- Ceramic pots
- Terrarium
MEMBERSHIPS
From workshops and publications to free admissions across the country, memberships in national organizations and local botanical gardens are a gift that keeps giving all year long.
- American Horticultural Society
- Perennial Plant Association
- Grow Native!
- A nearby Botanical Garden or Arborretums
DECOR
Whether it’s traditional, whimsical or something in between, adding a pop of the unexpected brings the landscape to a new level.
- Statuary
- Planters
- Trellises
BIRDING
Taking care of our feathered friends helps us take care of our planet.
- Platform bird feeder – to accommodate any size bird
- Squirrel Proof feeder
- Hummingbird or oriole feeders
- Binoculars
- Bird Identification Book
- Bird Houses and Nesting Boxes
- Bird Bath
OUTDOOR LIVING
To a gardener, the outdoors is the most important room in the house.
- Firepit
- Fire/water pit
- Gazebo
- Shade sail
- Lighting
- Speakers
- Fans/ Heaters
WATER FEATURES
Adding the gentle sound and calming sight of moving water to a the landscape gives a peaceful oasis that helps the stress of the day disappear.
- Ponds
- Fountains
- Water Walls
CONSULTATION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Make their dreams a reality; gift them a professionally designed and installed landscape.
By: Sandra Nelson
