Holiday Gifts for Greenhouse Gardeners
December 8th, 2009 by
Greenthumb
If you have a greenhouse gardener on your holiday shopping list, you may be wondering what would make the perfect gift. Here are ten holiday gift ideas for greenhouse gardeners.
1. Live flowers. Any greenhouse gardener will be delighted to receive live flowers to add to their greenhouse plant collection.
2. Quality pitch fork for turning compost. Many gardeners prefer a wooden handle, but any quality material will do.
3. Ergonomic Garden Tools. If your favorite greenhouse gardener has had the same old hand tools for years, they will appreciate the comfort of Radius garden tools.
4. Birdfeeders. Many greenhouse gardeners enjoy having birds visit their gardening area. Bird watching adds to the enjoyment of greenhouse gardening and many birds will eat pesky insects that may migrate into the greenhouse otherwise. Consider including a hummingbird feeder to your gift list as well!
5. Relaxation kit. For the more adventurous shopper, you can assemble your own ultimate greenhouse gardening gift basket. Include items such as soft socks, cozy gardening gloves, a relaxation CD, seed packets, and even a gift certificate for a massage at the local spa! (Gardening is hard work after all!)
6. Gift certificate. If all else fails, you can always purchase a gift certificate for your gardener’s favorite greenhouse gardening supply store and present it in a flowerpot filled with candy bar flowers. Simply select a few favorite candy bars, and glue skewers to the backs of the packages. Arrange the candy in a pleasing pattern with some floral foam for anchorage in the pot.
7. Knowledge. Greenhouse gardeners always like to seek out new ways to garden. Gardening books filled with tips, tricks, and advice for making greenhouse plants flourish are always hot commodities for the avid gardener.
8. Artistic expression. Many greenhouse gardeners enjoy the simple beauty of nature. In keeping with this thought, purchasing a book filled with beautiful photographs from nature is sure to be a hit. Or a magazine subscription to some excellent publications such as Organic Gardening, Mother Earth News, Horticulture or Fine Gardening.
9. Gardeners First Aid Kit. Gardening can be rough on the gardener at times, so a thoughtful gift might be a first aid kit designed especially for greenhouse gardening. Items to include would be: Advil for sore backs and knees, antibiotic ointment and adhesive bandages for cuts and scrapes, a nail cleaning kit for good hygiene after gardening, hand lotion, a hot/cold pack for those days when everything lands on your foot!
10. Fertilizer. Yes, it is acceptable to give a bag of manure as a holiday gift, but only if the recipient is a die-hard gardener! Better yet, give them a worm bin so they can make their own!
These ten holiday gift ideas for the greenhouse gardener on your shopping list are only the start! You can spend a few minutes browsing a selection of greenhouse goodies online and create your own must-have gardening list.
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December 10th, 2009 at 7:05 am
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