32 Best Gardening Gifts for Anyone Who Loves to Plant
Unique and creative picks for a (green) thumbs up.
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It takes a special person to plant a garden and find pleasure in giving it all the necessary care to flourish. Talk about patience (and a never-ending list of gardening tools)! That's why we've rounded up the best gifts for gardeners, so you don't have to scramble to find the most unique and creative gifts for the plant people in your circle (especially those who seem to already have everything!). We're sharing picks for self-professed gardening experts as well as novice gardeners who will surely appreciate you encouraging their hobby. Think mini herb gardens, stylish baskets and planters, cocktail kits and much more — in other words, all of the thoughtful gadgets and accessories that they could ever desire.
Any one of these cute gardening gifts will make their love for you grow, whether it's an idea to keep their garden looking its best or an item that lets everyone know just how much of a green thumb they are. If you ask us, you can't go wrong either way.
Whether gifted for a birthday or the holidays, this truly unique kit shows the recipient you're thinking of them.
A gardener can never have too many planters, especially when it comes to this pretty scalloped edge design that's available in two subdued colors. What's more, they're part of the elegant home collection Charleston lifestyle maker Julia Berolzheimer released with Pottery Barn.
Why buy plastic starter pots when you can make your own? A paper pot maker offers a reusable solution your giftee will love to break out year after year.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a gardener who doesn't appreciate a personalized planter. This galvanized steel can be customized with any text and small graphic you'd like. In other words, have fun with it!
These tiny terrarium candles are popular for many reasons. Just look at the cute little wax cactus and poppy designs! Plus, they smell amazing.
Let's admit it — this embroidered journal is almost too beautiful to use. However, the flower lover in your life is bound to find joy in documenting everything from seeds they hope to tried-and-true maintenance tips.
Carry your produce back to the house from your garden in this beautifully-made wood-and-wire basket. The mesh at the bottom makes it easy to hose down your fruits and veggies.
With this sweet houseplant pendant (choose from seven different options), they can proudly show off their go-to hobby. And if they also happen to be a bit of fashionista, you'll be delighted to know that you can pick from an impressive range of chain lengths and metals, including stainless gold that's shown here.
It's likely even the most seasoned gardeners have never had their tools customized. Bring a smile to their face with an engraved message on the handle of their new favorite garden trowel.
Not only is this chic apron made of supple vegan leather, it comes with a handy carrying bag that's also intended to be used to tote bread.
Using the baking pots provided, you can make four mini loaves of bread. Plus, this kit comes with a recipe for lavender butter. Check out the full baking and seasoning instructions here.
Style and function come together with this rollable, wide-brim hat that offers UPF 50+ UV protection.
Energy-efficient LED lights and pre-seeded plant pods make this indoor herb garden a no-brainer gift for the gardeners in your life. Just fill the reservoir with water and you're good to go.
First impressions are everything, so make it easy for your beloved plant enthusiast to set the right tone the minute a guest sets foot on their doorstep.
Some cocktails are all about the aromatics. With this kit, you'll get six seed packets: thyme, lavender, Thai basil, mint, lemon balm and blue borage. You can start your seedlings off in the recycled egg carton provided, then transfer your plants to a pot as they grow big enough.
A thoughtful gift for adults and kids alike, this easy-to-hold wooden garden stamp is customizable and can be used on jar labels, bag tags and more. You'll know just who grew those tomatoes or pickled those cucumbers!
Unique flavors like strawberry and basil (and lavender and lemongrass) unite for uniquely-flavored pops — and then you can plant the stick (which has seeds in it) to grow thyme, basil, marigold and five other seed types to fill your garden.
Can we talk about how cute this little mister is? It's perfect for misting moss, terrariums, orchids and even bonsai trees. It comes in brass, nickel and copper styles.
Make it easy to remember what you planted (without cheap stakes that fade a break). These acrylic plant markers sure do the trick!
Your giftee can enjoy their morning coffee in the garden with the company of the local birds thanks to this easy-to-fill bird feeder made from an antique mason jar.
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