Presents for Plant Lovers: 25 Gardening Gifts They’ll Dig
Gardening and growing food at home is more popular than ever. Whether you are looking for a gift for a seasoned grower or a beginner, this list is full of inspiration that will help you pick a great gift. Many of these goodies have already made themselves at home with me (or they are on my wish list). This list includes everything the gardener in your life will need from seed to harvest and beyond.
Keep reading for the best gardening-related gifts that are sure to please.
1. Personalized gardening gift
Personalized Harvesting Basket
A great gift for any gardener or farmer in your life! You can have the basket customized to display their farm or last name.
2. Something to deck the halls
Garden-Inspired Ornament
Everyone will love this beautifully crafted glass ornament that almost looks good enough to eat.
3. An indoor growing system to keep them going through the winter
Garden Kneeler
The gardener in your life will love the support of a garden kneeler. Perfect for weeding, harvesting, or just sitting back to enjoy the scenery. Help them focus on the joys of gardening instead of their achy knees and back!
4. A gift that gives back
Native Plant Collections
Gift a gift that will bring the beauty of nature to your loved ones while also helping the planet. Garden for Wildlife by the National Wildlife Federation offers a variety of native plant collections suited for either full sun or part shade.
5. A nice set of hand tools
Garden Tool Set
Every gardener needs a good quality hand tool set, and this one fits the bill for under $30.
6. A gift that keeps on giving
A Kids Seed Co. Garden Seed Collection
A handcrafted and packed seed collection from a wonderful small business run by a family in Ashville, NC. This is a great collection of 12 different varieties that come in a very giftable package.
7. Something for the cat lover in your life
Heirloom Garden Kit for Cat Lovers
This is a gift that will please both the gardener and their furry friends. Give them everything they need to grow their own cat green indoors from another family owned company - Sow Right Seeds.
8. A gift for someone whose best friends are plants AND dogs
Garden Humor
T-shirt
Shop this collection of fun t-shirts that your favorite gardener will wear proudly.
9. Everything they need to start seeds indoors
Seed Starter Kit
This kit includes everything they will need to start their own seeds indoors including high quality and durable pots and trays, a heat mat, and grow lights.
10. A good gardening read
Gardening Book
Shop our curated gardening book collection - with something for every skill level, from beginner to advanced.
11. More plants
Meyer Lemon Tree
Give them one gift you know they love - plants. Lemon trees can be grown in any growing zone as long as they are brought indoors during the winter. Even the leaves give off a citrusy scent when rubbed that will put a smile on their face during the long, cold months.
12. Something to preserve the harvest
Home Preservation Kit
Give them everything they need to dive into home canning and preserving. You might just receive a jar of garden goodness one day in return!
13. A gift for someone who loves hot sauce
Fermentation Kit
If they are already into canning and preserving, then introduce them to the world of fermentation. There is a lot of cool science behind fermenting foods, and it is super easy to do with the right supplies. This is also a great gift for someone who loves hot sauce and wants to experiment with making their own at home.
14. An online learning experience
Online Gardening Courses
Give the gift of learning. Choose from a variety of flexible, online classes covering everything from native plants to botanical names and more!
15. A gift for the gardener who has everything
Seed Catalog and Gift Card
If the gardener in your life seems to have everything, you can always count on them needing more seeds. Similar to Lego sets, you don’t want to get them any they already own. So, a gift card and seed catalog is the perfect solution. The beautiful and extensive catalog is more like a seed encyclopedia and will keep them busy for hours!
16. Something for those mornings in the garden
Garden Mug
There is nothing like enjoying a cup of coffee or tea in the garden for the sunrise. Put a smile on their face every morning with this mug that reminds them of their happy place.
17. A gift for someone who is hot for compost
Decorative Kitchen Compost Bin
Composting is a a way of life that everyone should partake in even if they don’t garden. This attractive composting bin will look good sitting on their counter and also serve a very important purpose!
18. A gift for the gardener with a sense of humor.
Set of Funny Garden Glasses
Choose between two different options that are both sure to give the gardener in your life a good laugh. Bonus - they hold drinks, too!
19. A hands-free helper
The Roo Apron
Harvesting fruits and veggies is so much easier when you have two hands! The Roo Apron is great for both men and women, comes in a variety of colors, and can carry more than just produce. The apron’s pocket is also helpful for carrying gardening tools or other items they may need on their daily garden checks.
20. Some garden to table inspiration
The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity
Good food is more than just following a recipe! Knowing what ingredients go well together promotes creativity in the kitchen. Give them the gift of getting the best flavor possible from their garden harvests with The Flavor Bible.
21. Something for your favorite small space gardener
Container Gardening Seed Collection
This amazing collection from Botanical Interests is a perfect gift for any container gardener. It includes all the essentials with varieties that are perfect for pots or grow bags all in a giftable box.
22. A gift that cultivates young gardeners
Kids First Garden Bed
There are many benefits to teaching kids about growing vegetables and where their food comes from. Not only are they learning an important life skill, but they will also be more likely to eat healthy if they grow the vegetables themselves!
Vego Garden also has an amazing #VegoGardenKids Nonprofit Program that will reimburse you for some of the cost of the bed if you follow the steps listed here.
23. Something that shines
Solar Wind Chimes
This beautiful wind chime is the perfect accent to any garden, and it will also add some lovely ambiance at night with its solar powered light.
24. A gift for the crafty gardener
DIY Miniature Green House Kit
If the gardener in your life is dreaming about their own greenhouse, give them this miniature version to play with in the meantime. This adorable greenhouse model is the perfect gift to keep them busy this winter.
25. A gift for the beginning gardener
Square Foot Gardening Online Courses
Knowledge is power! This gift is great for someone who is new to gardening or looking to start. This easy method of gardening will turn any black thumb green. The introductory level course will teach them everything they need to know to plan, build, plant, and maintain their Square Foot Garden.
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