Gardening is a hobby that can be enjoyed all year long. During the spring and summer months, many hours can be spent preparing the soil for planting, pulling weeds and tending to the garden and the plants inside. The cooler fall months are when the final harvests are done and the beds prepared for the cold winter. Over the winter, many gardeners are still able to indulge in their hobby by reading articles about gardening and poring over seed supply companies' web sites and catalogs, dreaming of and planning for the following year's gardens.
Because gardening is a year round activity, a garden related gift is a perfect present for gardening aficionados. Following are some gift ideas for the green thumb among your friends or family.
Gardening Books Make Good Gifts
Gardening books are an ideal gift for gardeners. There are a variety of books available on the market – from beginner gardening books to specific books, such as gardening in small spaces, shade gardens and even books on a specific type of plant.
Magazine Subscriptions Can Be Enjoyed All Year
Sign your favorite gardener up for a gardening magazine subscription and give him or her a gift every month. Match the gardening magazine to his or her skill level or interest.
Gardening Tools are a Good Gift
There are myriad gardening tools available – from the most basic trowels to sophisticated instruments. Indulge the green thumb in your family with a special gardening tool.
Plants are Always Needed for a Garden
You can't go wrong with a plant – not only will it brighten his or her day, but it will be a lasting reminder of your kindness. For a beginner, give an easy to care for plant that is suitable for the local climate; present advanced gardeners with more sophisticated or unusual plants. Be sure that the tag is included with the plant with its growing instructions.
Well Chosen Decorations or Accessories Make Nice Gifts
If the gardener you know enjoys decorations in and around the garden, choose a special one to give him or her as a gift. A bird feeder, bird bath or a beautiful ornament such as a stepping stone can be a nice addition to a garden. For a larger investment, a bench can be purchased to place in or around the garden, giving the recipient a comfortable place to enjoy his or her work. Also look at craft shows or locally owned stores for pretty bowls to use as pots for plants to give a garden a unique look.
Gift Cards or Certificates Can Be Used Anytime
A gift card or gift certificate for the local nursery or home improvement store allows gardeners to choose what they want or need for their garden.
Gardening is a year-round activity; why not present the gardener in your life with a gift that can be enjoyed for months as well?
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