Here is a list of some great gift ideas for the gardener in your life. Check out the sponsor's page on Gardentime.tv for locations of some of our favorite places to shop.
Binoculars
Great for the bird watcher or hiker in your life. You can get these at local outdoor stores like Joe's or the Portland Audubon society store.
Fire Pit
If you love the outdoors and want to extend the season this is a great gift. Fire pits are available at Fishels, lisac’s and Ludeman’s or you can get a wonderful all-weather baja-chimney from Little Baja.
|
Composter
Composters are great for your eco-friendly friends. There are various types of Composters so choose well. Check out these; the tilterator, or for a variety of different models The Greenhouse Catalogue. |
Weather Station
You can find these at various places around the area, or on-line at the WeatherShop.com or The Greenhouse Catalogue.
|
Pruners – Tools
The 2 great sets of pruners we have found are the Felco and the new Leatherman series. Felco’s are an industry favorite and you can get one to fit any need, plus you can find them at nearly all you local garden centers. The new Leatherman Genus has a good blade and it is packed with a bunch of other tools in the handle. As for other tools, you can find a huge selection at your local independent garden center. |
Hammock
It may not be the right time to find one of these, but we can speak from experience. There is nothing like hanging out in your garden on a hammock during the summer! Here are a couple of suggested locations; Joe’s, Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Target. Check here for more information.
Fountain
The sound of water is very soothing and you can get a fountain for any size space. Places where you can find a good selection are Hughes Water Gardens, Little Baja, Tsugawa’s or most of your local garden centers.
|
Garden Tool Organizer
You can find lots of different bags and benches to help you organize your garden tools. Home Depot has tool organizers that can be converted to hold tools, but some of the best organizers are at your local garden center. |
Books
The true gardener enjoys a good garden book and we are blessed to have one of the top garden publishers in our area. Timber Press is a great website and you can also pick up their books at all the local book stores
Load of Compost – Mulch
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a load of compost. But really, what could be a better gift than a healthier garden and that is what you get with garden mulch! We have a great local source at Grimm’s Fuel. They can dump it in bulk or even apply it to your garden for you.
Grill
If there is one thing we have learned while doing the Garden Time show, it’s that you can grill year-round in the Northwest. Our favorite grill comes to us from Traeger Grills and while you are at it, pick up some great meat at Gartner’s Meats to use on that grill (they also sell the grills).
|
Containers
A new pot or container for the deck or patio is a great gift. Containers are becoming the ‘in’ thing because they are perfect for any type of gardening. You can use them on any deck and they can be moved if you have a small area. Why not put a bag of Black Gold soil in the container along with a great book on Container Gardening. You can find a great selection of planters, containers and other pots at your local garden center or Little Baja. |
Flowers – Plants
What gardener can turn down a plant or flowers for that matter? Cut flowers will bring a smile to anyone and they can be picked up at most grocery stores now in addition to your local florist. Or if you want a gift they will enjoy for years, pick up a great plant at your local garden center. During the winter, indoor plants are very popular. You can also order a live plant to be shipped to you or your friend. Why not a rose? Heirloom Roses have a great selection and they are some of the best roses on the market.
Gift Cards
This is a great gift for any gardener. Gift cards allow your friend to return to the garden center and pick out the gift they prefer. Most garden centers have gift cards. Some of the bigger garden centers also have member’s clubs where you can get special offers all-year long. Check out the special clubs at Al’s Garden Center, Portland Nursery, Drakes 7 Dee’s, Cornell Farm and Garland nursery.
Personal Comfort Items
This is a broad category and includes items like hand creams, potpourri, infused soaps and oils and spa trips. Of course you can find a lot of personal care items at your local garden center, but the spa trip may need a little more research on your part (but will be a welcome gift when spring clean-up rolls around).
|
Wildlife Supplies
Most gardeners are also animal lovers. So you can help out those people by purchasing things to help them attract wildlife and other critters to their yard. Bird Houses, feeders and seed can be found at lots of stores and garden centers. The Backyard Bird Shop is one place where you can find the best selection. They also carry the Bird Camera from Wingscapes that we have featured on the show. If you like all wildlife, they also have feeders for squirrels and other garden visitors. Of course, if you don’t want wildlife in your garden you can pick up the Scarecrow sprinkler to keep them away. |
Gloves
Every gardener needs gloves and there are tons to choose from. You will find a wide selection at your local garden center. The gardener on your list may be a lover of roses and there are special gloves just for them, check them out here.
Seeds – Bulbs
Seeds and bulbs are great stocking stuffers for the gardener. You can find a great selection of seeds at your local garden centers anytime of year. Plus most of them carry different varieties of bulbs too. For other types of bulbs and flowers you can order them directly from the growers. For tulips and daffodils you can check out Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. For lilies you can go to Vanveen Bulbs. Check out Adelman Peony Gardens for peonies and Swan Island Dahlias for summer dahlias.
|
Picture Frame/Journal
If you know a photographer who loves bringing their garden into their house a digital picture frame is a great gift. You can find different models starting at $40 and moving up to a couple hundred dollars, depending on the bells and whistles. These frames are a wonderful way to enjoy your garden long after the season has ended. A garden journal is also a good gift for the gardener that likes to write. A journal can let them capture the details of their garden, or the feelings they have when they are gardening. You can find both of these items at lots of local stores in the area. |
Garden Gag Gifts
These can be the most fun especially if your gardener has a good sense of humor. A few that we found are the Mooning Garden Gnome, the Big Daddy Driver (which we featured on the show) that combines gardening and golf, an assortment of gifts from Gifts.com, the various Chia pets that are available, and even Cow Seeds so you can grow your own cow.
