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Written By Dottie Baltz
No matter what occasion, male or female, young or old, you can always
find a wonderful gift for a gardener. Just because you may not be a
gardener yourself, don't let buying for a gardener be intimidating.
Personally, I think gardeners are one of the easiest to buy for and you
don't have to break the bank. Check out some of my unique and frugal
ideas below.
No matter what occasion, male or female, young or old, you can always
find a wonderful gift for a gardener. Just because you may not be a
gardener yourself, don't let buying for a gardener be intimidating.
Personally, I think gardeners are one of the easiest to buy for and you
don't have to break the bank. Check out some of my unique and frugal
ideas below.
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Gift Baskets
Gift Baskets are a wonderful idea because you can combine a multitude of small, inexpensive items, into one beautiful presentation. For
the basket portion of the gift, go outside the box and use a clay pot, bucket, watering can, or garden tool tote. Instead of using paper to
stuff the bottom of the container, bag up some potting soil in gallon bags, and use that for the base. This base will help prop up any
other items you include in the basket, plus it's actually usable to the giftee, not just thrown away in the trash like paper might be.
Gift Baskets are a wonderful idea because you can combine a multitude of small, inexpensive items, into one beautiful presentation. For
the basket portion of the gift, go outside the box and use a clay pot, bucket, watering can, or garden tool tote. Instead of using paper to
stuff the bottom of the container, bag up some potting soil in gallon bags, and use that for the base. This base will help prop up any
other items you include in the basket, plus it's actually usable to the giftee, not just thrown away in the trash like paper might be.
Every gardener needs gardening gloves. I never seem to have enough and I use different
types of gloves depending on what I'm doing. The dollar stores have a decent selection of
gloves during the Spring, Summer and Autumn months, so check them out for an inexpensive
filler item for your basket.
Plant tags would also make a great addition to your basket. They come in a variety of shapes,
sizes, and materials, so you are sure to find something that will fit your budget. Include a
grease pencil or permanent marker to add even more value to your plant tags.
Seeds make a wonderful gift. If you are a gardener yourself, why not save some from your
own garden and put them in cute little seed packets that you have made yourself. I have
created a large selection of seed packets that are free and can be downloaded here. All you
need is a color printer, some plain paper, scissors, and glue and you are all set. If you are
not a gardener yourself, check out your local nursery or mail order catalog and choose
some heirloom varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables or herbs.
types of gloves depending on what I'm doing. The dollar stores have a decent selection of
gloves during the Spring, Summer and Autumn months, so check them out for an inexpensive
filler item for your basket.
Plant tags would also make a great addition to your basket. They come in a variety of shapes,
sizes, and materials, so you are sure to find something that will fit your budget. Include a
grease pencil or permanent marker to add even more value to your plant tags.
Seeds make a wonderful gift. If you are a gardener yourself, why not save some from your
own garden and put them in cute little seed packets that you have made yourself. I have
created a large selection of seed packets that are free and can be downloaded here. All you
need is a color printer, some plain paper, scissors, and glue and you are all set. If you are
not a gardener yourself, check out your local nursery or mail order catalog and choose
some heirloom varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables or herbs.
If I were making up a gift basket, I would also add some hand tools, organic fertilizer, sunscreen, hand cleanser and hand lotion to the
mix. Burt's Bee's makes a wonderful line of products especially for the gardener and outdoor enthusiast.
Stepping Stones
Whether you make one or buy one, stepping stones make a great gift.
My niece and I just made a stepping stone for her mother for Mother's
Day and she loved it. Not only will it be useful in the garden, but it will
give her fond memories for years to come.
Whether you make one or buy one, stepping stones make a great gift.
My niece and I just made a stepping stone for her mother for Mother's
Day and she loved it. Not only will it be useful in the garden, but it will
give her fond memories for years to come.
Magazine Subscriptions
I don't know why more people don't give gift subscriptions to magazines. It's an inexpensive gift in comparison to may other gifts out
there and they will think of you every time they get one in the mail. In this tough economy, more people have stopped their favorite
magazine subscriptions to save money. Why not give them the subscription as a gift? I bet they would really appreciate the gesture.
Some good examples are Birds and Blooms, Birds and Blooms Extra, Garden Gate, Fine Gardening, Organic Gardening, Horticulture,
Country Gardens, and Herb Quarterly. More magazines geared towards specific locations can be found here.
I don't know why more people don't give gift subscriptions to magazines. It's an inexpensive gift in comparison to may other gifts out
there and they will think of you every time they get one in the mail. In this tough economy, more people have stopped their favorite
magazine subscriptions to save money. Why not give them the subscription as a gift? I bet they would really appreciate the gesture.
Some good examples are Birds and Blooms, Birds and Blooms Extra, Garden Gate, Fine Gardening, Organic Gardening, Horticulture,
Country Gardens, and Herb Quarterly. More magazines geared towards specific locations can be found here.
Garden Tools
Invest in a really good pair of pruners or a shovel, rake, hoe, or garden fork. Many of the tools today are designed ergonomically, so
look for specific ones to make the gift extra special. For example, some shovels and rakes are designed to make it easier on the back and
some pruners have a ratcheting action to make it easier for people with weak hands or arthritis. I've done some reviews of the tools I
own if you'd like to check them out on our blog. They can be found here.
Invest in a really good pair of pruners or a shovel, rake, hoe, or garden fork. Many of the tools today are designed ergonomically, so
look for specific ones to make the gift extra special. For example, some shovels and rakes are designed to make it easier on the back and
some pruners have a ratcheting action to make it easier for people with weak hands or arthritis. I've done some reviews of the tools I
own if you'd like to check them out on our blog. They can be found here.
High Tech Gardening Gadgets
Most people won't buy fancy gadgets for themselves, but don't mind getting them as gifts. If you have the
dough, check out this cool gadget called Easy Bloom.
This little wonder will actually analyze your soil and light conditions. Once plugged into a USB port on your
computer, it will report all it's findings.
Most people won't buy fancy gadgets for themselves, but don't mind getting them as gifts. If you have the
dough, check out this cool gadget called Easy Bloom.
This little wonder will actually analyze your soil and light conditions. Once plugged into a USB port on your
computer, it will report all it's findings.
Other Gift Ideas
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Everyone loves handmade! If you aren't crafty yourself, you can purchase a handmade item from my Etsy shop to give to your
gardening buddy. Find more gardening tips here
gardening buddy. Find more gardening tips here
I love gardening books. Whether it's a book designed to help you identify a weed, wildflower, or garden pest, a book on design or just
full of pretty pictures of other people's gardens, I always seem to find room on my bookshelf for another gardening book. Add a
bookmark made from pressed flowers for a personal touch.
full of pretty pictures of other people's gardens, I always seem to find room on my bookshelf for another gardening book. Add a
bookmark made from pressed flowers for a personal touch.
