Are you feeling stressed about holiday shopping? Not sure what to get for the gardeners on your list?
We’re here to help!
There are so many potential gift items, both large and small, that green thumbs will appreciate – and we mean it when we say you can actually have fun while buying these presents, and maybe even pick out a treat or two for yourself.
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You may want to introduce your favorite dirt dauber to something new and beautiful, for example, or give them a gardening gift that’s so darn useful they’ll wonder why they don’t already have one.
Or maybe you’re trying to choose something they’ll love and use often while staying within a strict budget. There are plenty of less expensive holiday remembrances for gardeners to choose from that are thoughtful mementos nonetheless.
Whatever your needs, and whoever you’re shopping for, we’ve done the legwork so you don’t have to. We’ve gathered 25 of the best holiday gifts for the gardeners in your life, some with recommended bonus pairings, neatly divided into categories that will inspire you.
Here’s what’s ahead:
Decorative Day-Brighteners
Even the most committed growers can’t have their hands in the dirt outdoors 24/7.
Some of these picks help extend the blooming beauty vibe into the house, to be displayed in a sunroom or on a light-filled windowsill, while others serve as attractive indoor plant displays, serving options to feature homegrown harvests, and more.
1. 12 Months of Flower Bulbs
Sure, we’re all familiar with the 12 days of Christmas. But why settle for just 12 days?
Keep the season going throughout all 12 months of the
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