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Gardener Gift Ideas
Have someone
with a green thumb on your gift list?
Because there
are so many things to choose from, gardeners are usually fun to
shop for. At the same time, the choices may become a little dizzying
as you wade through your local garden center filled with so many
different plants, how-to books, garden decor and accessories.
To make it
a little easier, here's our top suggestions for what to give your
wife or husband, favorite coworkers, or kids
who love to garden on your list who have a passionate interest
in keeping their gardens growing:
- Gardening
books: This is No.1 on our list, since gardeners are voracious
readers and always want to know more about the secrets to successful
gardening. Whether they have a passion for growing
vegetables out in the backyard, rose
bushes on the front lawn, or bonsai
on the windowsill, you're bound to find an illustrated gardening
"how-to" at your local bookstore that will make a
great gift for the curious gardener.
- Green
thumb gift basket: The best thing about gift baskets is
that they can be tailored to any gardener's interests or skill
level, from beginner to expert. However, skip the traditional
gift basket and opt for a terra cotta pot, a garden tote, or
watering can — and fill it up with garden
accessories that you know your gardener will appreciate
— like potting soil, fertilizer sticks or small gardening
tools.
Other items might include a potted flowering plant, a small
birdhouse, a small garden gnome or miniature gargoyle, gardening
gloves, a baseball cap or gardening hat, sunblock and hand moisturizer
...and the list goes on. Visit your local garden center for
even more ideas.
- Houseplants:
Also ask about the latest and greatest exotic houseplants
that are always coming on the market such as lucky
bamboo or greenhouse orchids,
that provide a fun challenge and interesting conversation piece
for the indoor gardener.
- Holiday
plants:
Green
markets and garden centers are ablaze in red and green around
the holidays offering an array of gift plants that include poinsettia,
amaryllis, kalanchoe, Christmas cactus, bonsai and miniature
roses. Don't overlook imported potted bulbs that are grown on
the windowsill in the winter months. When they are ready to
burst into full bloom in a few months time, they'll not only
bring joy to the recipient but also serve as a reminder of your
thoughfulness come spring!
More tips
& advice about gifts for gardeners around the Web:
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