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8 gifts for the gardener who has it all

What do you get the gardener who has everything? It’s a question that a lot of people ask, so you aren’t alone! If you’re wracking your brain for a creative, fun gifts for your already well-prepared friend or family member, here are eight great ideas that are sure to be a hit!

Old Farmer’s Almanac gardening calendar

Old Farmer’s Almanac has been helping  gardeners for generations, and this latest calendar is no exception. With beautiful artwork and tips on growing the plants featured, the 2021 calendar is a perfect gift for gardeners. Use it to keep track of planting times and growing seasons or just for planning your weekends. Either way, it’s a useful and lovely gift.

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CartChamp’s garden claws

Clawed garden gloves for digging have started increasing in popularity, but what if you already have gloves, don’t like gloves, or are looking for something a little less expensive? CartChamp has you covered with these handheld claws! They’re great for tilling your garden and can be used in combination with any gloves you already own.

HOMENOTE plant labels

Remembering where you’ve planted everything can be a hassle. It may not be an issue unless you have plants that have wildly different needs. An easy way to avoid that problem and improve the general look of your garden is to add garden signs. These plant labels from HOMENOTE are made from bamboo, so they’re durable and eco friendly. They even come with a permanent marker, so you can be sure your sign will stick!

The garden journal by Kieffer

While the plant labels can help you keep track of what you’ve planted in different parts of your garden, this garden journal by Joy Kieffer can help you keep track of everything else. It’s the perfect way to note things like planting times, what types of fertilizer you’ve been using, and anything else you might want to record!

40 varieties of Black Duck vegetable seeds

Well, you can’t be a gardener without plants to grow! Black Duck seeds are high quality, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. The gardener in your life will be spoiled by choices with this pack containing 40 different vegetable seed varieties.

Hapinest indoor salsa garden kit

Whether your gardener is a beginner or an expert, they’ll enjoy this easy and fun indoor gardening kit from Hapinest. It has everything you need to grow your own salsa, from the soil to the seeds. Grow tomatoes, two types of pepper, cilantro, and onions in the comfort of your own home.

BDL garden kneeler

One of the unfortunate parts of gardening is getting on the ground. Dirt and rocks dig into your knees, and it’s especially unpleasant if you have joint problems. The BDL kneeler seat can help by providing a comfortable and portable place to sit while you garden! The adjustable height makes it great for any gardener, and the pockets on the side make it easy to keep track of your tools.

Ohuhu at-home greenhouse

If the gardener in your life loves raising plants from seedlings or wants a burst of tropical delight in a not so tropical climate, consider a mini greenhouse! This greenhouse from Ohuhu only takes up a few feet, but it’s incredibly useful.

These eight gifts will be sure to delight and surprise the gardener in your life! It may seem like they have it all, but there’s always something else they could use, and you can’t go wrong with any of these options!

Cayla Leonard
Cayla Leonard is a writer from North Carolina who is passionate about plants.  She enjoys reading and writing fiction and…
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