Gift ideas for gardeners. Looking for gift ideas for the gardening enthusiast in your life? Here are some ideas for under the Christmas tree!
I LOVE gardening… but by August, I’m DONE because the Spring and Summer months can be overwhelming and intense. But once December rolls around, I’m usually dreaming of the next year. I actually just started a small hydroponics garden for lettuce in my kitchen using mason jars because I was starting to get ‘the itch.’ Needless to say, December is when many of us have started to plan for next year’s garden or we’re trying to find ways to do some indoor gardening. It’s a GREAT time to find a clever gift for your favorite gardener. Here are some ideas.
Best Gifts For Gardeners
Looking for a gift for a friend or family member who loves gardening? Here are some gift ideas for all the gardeners on your list.
Seeds make GREAT stocking stuffers or gifts. For those of us who love attracting pollinators to our gardens, or who simply enjoy beautiful flowers, this collection of milkweed seeds is SUPER exciting. I planted some of each this Fall in hopes they'll come up early in the Spring. Milkweed is one of my favorite flowers to grow because I end up with lots of butterflies.
THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE! It guides you through week by week about tasks you can do in your garden, even during the winter months. There's tons of great information in this book to teach you about gardening or give you tips. It's a great way to get organized.
I bought one of these last year with a bit of reservation- COULD IT BE TRUE? Would it make my job easier?! I don't mind weeding, but it often gets out of control because I don't have time to weed daily. After using it for a few months, I can give it a mixed review. For my garden, it didn't work great- I'm going to try again next year and make some adjustments. I use a lot of wood chip mulch and it's not a very level surface so the robot got stuck between hills of chips. I am going to try to put down a level layer of compost on one section of my garden next year to see if it works better. I'm hopefully. It DOES NOT 'weed' though... it cuts the weeds down and lets them drop where they lay. This actually worked better than I expected... it would get stuck in a small zone and that area would be 100% weed free. But... it was a 2'x2' area. Haha.
If they like to listen to music, audiobooks, or their favorite gardening podcast while they work in their garden, this is a great portable speaker to roll out to the garden!
This is one of those boring gifts, but if they use landscape fabric (or cardboard, my personal favorite alternative), they might like a set of landscape staples to hold it all down.
This weeding tool is excellent for pulling up weeds with a big taproot and thorns like thistle (the bane of my existence). It DOES make it a lot easier, although weeding by hand is easier for grass type weeds. I wish I'd gotten the bag too.
These grow bags are pretty decent... I'm not sure they can grow potatoes as effectively as stated as they aren't huge (I didn't have any luck), but I think they'd work well for other plants. I bought this set last year and they still look great despite being out in the rain and sun. I emptied them, shook the dirt off a bit, and folded them away for next year. I like that they are easy to store.
Honestly, I'm a horrible indoor gardener. I started using the Planta app to remind me to water my plants because I tend to either over water or underwater them. I really like this indoor drip irrigation kit. It's not perfect, but it works (I find it really hard to figure out the settings). I think I prefer the bigger self watering windowsill pots, but it's a good option if you love the pots you have.
So many gardeners LOVE Sloggers- they sell a boot and a shoe like this. They're easy to slip on and fairly waterproof so they're ideal for gardening.
Y'all. Someone needs to buy me this for Christmas. I forgot to put it on my wish list this year- doh. Obviously these are a terrible idea for dry areas (don't start a forest fire in CA please) but for my area, a flame weeder is an option, as long as I practice good fire safety. After a rain storm, you can go out to the garden and burn away weeds. SO AWESOME. Apparently this also works for melting snow on sidewalks and such. I haven't actually used one yet so bear that in mind and make sure to read the safety tips and manual.
I got a few packs of these and LOVE them. They go around your saplings (baby trees) and absorb water when it rains or snows. When the tree needs the water, it can absorb it from the bag. Essentially, there's water beads inside the bags. It's a pretty neat option if your trees are far from the hose.
A new trowel... you can never have too many shovels or trowels.
Another great option as a stocking stuffer! We love seeds. All the seeds. This produces a HUGE variety of sunflowers and the seeds are all mixed together so you have to wait and see what pops up. I loved it, but if your gardener hates chaos you may want to find a seed set that isn't mixed together. It was ABSOLUTELY STUNNING in my garden though.
These heating mats are excellent for starting seeds indoors. They increase the speed at which some seeds germinate in the soil. My son and I did a really fun science experiment one year to track which seeds
I have the basic version of this, but I need to buy this particular version for next year. I prefer to have two exits so I can run a hose to other areas for normal stuff without disconnecting my garden. I LOVE having a watering timer... it makes things easier if I want to go on vacation or if I'm sick.
This is another of my FAVORITE books. It's a fantastic guide to growing fruit and has lots of information on fruit trees and fruit bushes. I don't own it yet, but I keep hoping someone will buy it for me for Christmas... I borrowed it from the library once and absolutely DEVOURED the book (pun intended).
Worms and worm bins make the BEST compost... but these aren't for the faint of heart. I have a blog post about worm bins on my blog so you can read about my experience, but I had SUCH amazing luck with everything I grew in the worm compost.
Sprinklers aren't quite as ideal for gardens as a drip system, but they're certainly the easiest option to setup.... and sometimes you do what you can until you have the full setup you need.
THIS is how you're supposed to water a garden. I haven't gotten one setup yet but I REALLY need to. Drip irrigation is the best way to water your garden because you send water directly to the base of the plant, rather than to the leaves (which can cause problems in some plants). I really need to get one setup for next planting season.... I have SUCH a long to-do list.
Another item that you can't really have too many of.
If they'd like a cool spot in their garden to sit, or need a shade for one of their plants, this is a great option. And yes, sometimes plants need shade. Usually you grow those plants under bigger plants, but when you're just starting a new garden that isn't always possible.
I moved our swing into the garden so I could sit down between working. And sometimes I just go outside and enjoy
Blank envelopes may not seem like much, but they're a great stocking stuffer and enable your gardener to save seeds each year from their crop. They can decorate their envelopes and get creative as they want!
Barn shape design has high headroom for comfortable gardening. I think most of us with a green thumb would love this.
Contemporary design that will add unique beauty and style to any deck, patio or yard. Also helps protect plants from rabbits and other garden pests.
A large yet versatile 40in growing space traps humidity while circulating air-perfect for patios, balconies, and more!
Includes everything you need to grow 24-pod selection of heirloom greens, flavor packed herbs, cherry tomatoes & two 3oz bottles all-natural Plant Nutrients
Quite frankly, I think most of us live with the strict policy that there’s never “too many” compost bins. This 1.3 Gallon compost bucket for your kitchen includes a lid and 1 spare charcoal filter.
Everything you need in this rain barrel planter. It Includes the planter, water diverter and outlet hose. Save resources by lowering your water bill while helping the environment.
Natural Soap Bar: A cleansing bar soap with goat’s milk to help moisturize and soften skin after a day of working in the garden.
This plant hanger will fit a variety of flower pot shapes and sizes, including hanging ceramic pots, metal pots, plastic pots, glass pots and more. Ideal for planters up to 10" in diameter.
This classic oval terrazzo ceramic flower pot is for Indoor use. Perfect for succulents and cacti.
This self watering planter window box has drain holes at the bottom. Suitable for indoor or outdoor, balcony, window sill, table top, shelf, etc.
3 Pack - air purifying flowering tillandsia for terrarium, fairy garden starter kit or a home office. Would make a great gift idea.
This succulent assortment pack of 36 is perfect for weddings, party favors, home gardens, and more.
Makes fertilizer from food scraps in mere hours. Capacity for most table and refrigerator scraps including chicken bones Cuts down volume of food waste by up to 90%
The idea behind an aquaponics system is that it’s a self sustainable system. It’s supposed to act like the natural environment where everything is in balance. There are lots of options for these and they’re DEFINITELY a realistic project to DIY.
But you can also buy a setup. These setups allow you to keep your fish and also a small garden area over the fish tank… there’s a grow light and a water pump that cycles dirty water into the plants.
Now, feel free to go for the gold and setup a huge one in the backyard greenhouse with tilapia, chickens, goats, and a whole ecosystem like something from a scifi movie (my dream setup)… but for those with limited funds, these indoor setups are pretty neat.
Save water and time with this easy to set up planting system. Enjoy planting and maintain plants with no need to water them for up to 10 days
This modern handbook boasts more than 350 of the best recipes ranging from jams and jellies to jerkies, pickles, salsas, and more!
This grow system is designed for fast, maximum-convenience vegetable gardening. Perfect for beginners! More nutritious and better-tasting than soil-gardened produce!
Reusable frost blanket antifreeze cover to protect the plants for winter and from cold weather animals.
This specially designed plant rooting equipment can help your cuttings get stronger roots. The more mature plants can be propagated faster than conventional propagation methods. It allows you to view the results within 6-8 weeks after installation.
Uses a display of colors that are beautiful and closely imitates the natural flower look that the hummingbirds are attracted to. Beautiful gift idea.
Features practical and money-saving information on cutting energy costs; using renewable energy; organic gardening; green home building and remodeling; fun do-it-yourself projects; and conscientious, self-sufficient lifestyles
They can make their own seed blocks with this handy soil blocking tool!
This handy garden kneeler features an elevated kneeling pad that reduces aches from prolonged kneeling. Flips over to become a garden chair. Includes 2 tool pouches.
The bee house improves your garden environment in two ways: boosts the blooming of your flowers enormously and the bee home deters bees from nesting on your patio.
Includes every basic garden tool you need for gardening, including a pruner, weeder, trowel, cultivator, hand rake, and transplanter. Perfect for all kinds of gardening needs. Plus, it keeps everything in one handy place with a storage tote bag.
Non-slip grip to perform all your gardening tasks while weeding, planting, digging, seeding, picking fruits, and more. Hose off easily. Save your time from washing dirty garden gloves.
Dig, weed, and cultivate your garden with one tool. Simply wash the garden paw with a hose. Makes one of the best garden gifts for friends and family.
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