Between parties, parades, family meals, and festivities, gardening might not be top of mind at this time of year. Even so, any avid gardener will be secretly (or not-so-secretly) hoping to find some gardening gifts under the tree.

If you’re struggling to find a gift for the gardener that has everything fear not- we’ve got gifting ideas for even the most geared-out gardener!

Erin:

Garden marker

Regular ‘permanent’ markers usually become not-so-permanent in a garden! Between the rain and the UV rays from the sun, invariably the ink will fade. The garden marker stands up to the elements so it can be used for writing garden labels or labelling seedling trays without fear of losing track of which plants are where. Makes a great stocking stuffer for any gardener!

Hori hori knife

A hori hori knife is an extremely versatile garden tool. It can be used for both digging and slicing- useful when transplanting, dividing plants, and maybe even cutting out those too-far-gone weeds (not that we ever let them get that bad…right? 😅) The measuring guide on the side makes it easy to determine the correct depth when planting. This particular model from A.M. Leonard even comes with a handy twine cutter built in!

Speciality garden hoes

Garden hoes come in all kinds of shapes and sizes to tackle different weeding and gardening tasks. While it might feel like overkill to have more than one garden hoe, it really does make a difference to have ‘the right tool for the job’…and for any sizable garden area almost anything is better than hand weeding! Lee Valley has a great selection of garden hoes but one that is especially versatile is the trenching hoe.

Garden cart

While a garden cart might not be a glamorous garden gift, they are amongst the most practical gardening tools. Save time and backaches by wheeling around large amounts of compost and mulch rather than lugging them in a wheelbarrow. It’s also more efficient to cart around several trays of seedlings at once instead of making multiple trips back-and-forth. While there are many brands of garden carts available on the market, the Gorilla cart brand is well-known for its strength and durability.

Paper weed barrier

What gardener wouldn’t love to be given the gift of less weeding? This paper weed barrier from Lee Valley is an effective, eco-friendly way to cut down on weed pressure in the garden. It’s thicker than standard rolls of brown paper so it won’t tear easily. Simply roll out and cut the desired length, bury the edges with soil, then cut holes or slits to plant into.

Samantha: 

The Gardening Book by Monty Don

Monty Don might be the United Kingdom’s guru of all things gardening, but his excellent advice goes beyond the borders of Britain. The Gardening Book is a treasure trove of Monty’s horticultural expertise and includes information on small-space gardening, houseplants, shrubs, trees, and more. It is filled with beautiful pictures and, like all of Monty’s books, is a joy to read. 

The Healing Garden by Juliet Blankespoor

If you want to get a gift for someone who has taken an interest in herbalism, then The Healing Garden is a must-have book. The author, Juliet, has been growing, selling, and teaching about herbs for decades. The Healing Garden gives tips on cultivating, harvesting, and processing many different medicinal herbs. It’s filled with stunning photographs and easy-to-follow recipes. 

Sili Seedlings silicone seedling trays

Sili Seedling trays are the perfect gift for the gardener who loves reducing, reusing, and recycling!  Since the trays are made from silicone, they can be used repeatedly. They are easy to clean and can be sterilized in the dishwasher. They come in a lot of cool colors and sizes, too. 

Personalized engraved seed storage box

A custom-engraved seed storage box can be the perfect gift for the gardener with all the tools, gadgets, and seeds. This wooden box can be personalized and will make any gardener smile. There are many seed boxes on Etsy, but this shop has many 5-star ratings.

Peter

Custom Garden Sign

What do you gift the gardener who already has all the tools and equipment they need? A decorative sign so they can proudly proclaim that it’s their garden! I gifted a few of these last year from this Etsy shop and they turned out great.

GreenStalk Original Vertical Planter

You might have seen the GreenStalk Vertical Planter showcased on your favorite gardening YouTube channels…And for good reason! The GreenStalk is a super-versatile self-watering growing system that makes efficient use of vertical space to grow a ton of produce in a small footprint. The GreenStalk is made from high-quality, UV-resistant plastic and comes with a 5-year warranty- so it’s built strong and guaranteed to last! Use code PLANTERAPP to get $10 off your purchase of $75 or more.

Bootstrap Farmer Air Prune Propagation Tray

These propagation trays provide the benefit of ‘air pruning’ the roots of growing seedlings without the added learning curve and work of soil blocking. These Bootstrap Farmer Air Prune Propagation Trays are made with high-quality plastic that is built to last (and they come with a 2-year warranty!) so your giftee will get many years of life out of them. As an added bonus they come in a variety of colors- which is not only fun but also can be handy for grouping your seed starts!

Give the gift of Planter

Share the gift of the Planter gardening app with your family and friends this holiday season! Gift them a Planter Premium subscription so they can easily plan and manage their garden anytime, anywhere! We don’t have our own Planter branded gift cards (yet!) but you can gift them a Google Play or Apple App store gift card and point them to the Planter app. If your giftee already enjoys the perks of a Planter Premium subscription, why not gift them some snazzy Planter merch instead?