Holidays, birthdays or just because - I've rounded up some of my favorite gifts for gardeners, garden appreciators, garden wannabes, book lovers, children and aspiring flower & floral designers. Read on!
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Below are some more of my favorites:
Books
Non Fiction
Wonders of the Winter Landscape
by Vincent Simeone
Winter in the garden holds it's own beauty. Vincent Simeone highlights many shrubs and trees that brighten the cold weather garden. Beautiful photographs compliment Simeone's plant description, habit, form, color and ornamental value.
Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden
by Erin Benzakein
Anyone who is interested in learning more about cut flower growing, should know Floret Farm. In this book, author and passionate flower farmer Erin Benzakein has created a beautiful book about growing, harvesting and arranging gorgeous flowers all year round.
In Bloom
by Clare Nolan
Personally, one of my favorite books. In Bloom is filled with beautiful photographs of flowers grown by the author. She describes the steps of choosing flowers and greenery, seedling care and finally putting it all together in a spectacular, yet simple design. I find myself going back to her notes and photos quite often for inspiration!
From Seed to Bloom
by Milli Proust
The British author, Milli Proust, styles the flowers she grows into the most whimsical designs. She's inspired by the way plants grow in the wild and is passionate about sustainable gardening practices, protecting wildlife and using what she grows herself.
Fiction
The Language of Flowers
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey messages and emotional expressions. This book tells a story about a young woman who grew up in the foster system and was unable to get close to anyone. Her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings - choosing specific flowers to help others. But after meeting a mysterious stranger, she begins to question her life and if she should risk a chance at happiness.
Fall of Marigolds
by Susan Meissner
A beautiful scarf, decorated with marigolds, connects two women touched by two horrible New York tragedies - the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and 9/11. A story of lost love and the chance for a new happiness.
Garden Tools
Hori Hori Knife
My favorite all-purpose gardening tool!
This stainless steel weeding knife has a 7.25" blade with both a serrated and a straight side. It's great for digging, dividing plants, and chopping roots.
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears
Felco Pruning Shears
Felco Snips
Straight blades with rounded ends for precise cuts - great for herbs, flowers and fruit
Felco Sharpener
Keep your tools sharp with this easy to use sharpener
Fiskars Ergo Trowel
A great trowel with an ergonomic handle and a strong aluminum head
Garden Tools Basket
Keep all your tools, gloves and supplies all in one cute basket
Garden Kneeler and Seat
Prevent knee and back pain while gardening with this foldable garden stool
Gardening Gloves
These coated garden gloves for women are really comfortable, breathable and protect your hands. I have them in all sorts of colors!
Winter Garden/Outdoor Gloves
These felt lined gloves keep my hands warm and dry while doing outdoor garden chores in the cooler weather. Latex-coated and water resistant.
Waterproof Winter Work Gloves
Need warm, tough and waterproof gloves? Try these!
4-in-1 Soil Tester
Quickly and easily measure the soil moisture, pH, temperature and sunlight to help you take better care of flowers and plants.
Raised Bed
Easy to assemble pine boards - available in various sizes to fit your landscape and needs.
See more raised beds at the Greenes Store:
Seed Starting
Seed Starting Kit
Seed starting greenhouse with 72 peat pellets to get your seeds starting quickly
Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light & Heat Mat
Complete Seed Starter Kit
Includes a 1020 Seed tray, humidity dome, seedling heat mat, grow light for seed starting and light stand.
Grow Light
Full spectrum white LED grow light on an adjustable iron frame structure. Great for seed starting, propagating cuttings and growing indoor flowers, vegetables and other houseplants.
Seeds
Eden Brothers
Mountain Valley Seed Company
Burpee
Park Seed
Wildlife
Bird Feeder
Droll Yankees squirrel proof bird feeder features a weight activated rotating perch to allow birds to feed and squirrels to be denied.
Bird Feeder with Camera
How fun is this?! Keep a close eye on your feathered friends as they stop by to have a snack. The camera captures unique close-ups and identifies 10,000+ bird species via the app.
Hummingbird Feeder
These are my favorite hummingbird feeders - I had so many visitors this summer! Made of glass, it has 4 perches, a built-in ant moat and bee guards.
Suet Feeder
This beautiful bird feeder holds 2 suet cakes to attract many species of tree-clinging and perching birds, such as nuthatches, chickadees, and woodpeckers
Floral Accessories
Floral Snips & Scissors
The pointed blade shear can work inside narrow gaps of stems and branches. The rounded blade can be your go-to shear for flower stems and foliage greens.
Floral Tape
Waterproof and transparent, this floral tape can be used to make a grid at the top of a vase or container, so that you can easily place each flower where you want.
Bud Vases
Vintage set of 25 clear glass bud vases. Group them together for an easy and elegant centerpiece!
Flower Frog
Place these flower frogs at the base of your container and insert a flower stem into the pins. These frogs help you create beautifully shaped flower arrangements with ease. Set of 3.
Floral Netting/Coated Chicken Wire
Floral netting is a wonderful alternative to floral foam. I use it many of my centerpieces and larger designs. Simply cut a piece, shape it to fit your container or design and insert stems to arrange neatly and securely.
Flower Press Kit
A wonderful way to preserve the beauty of nature and the garden! Place a flower or leave inside the press, tighten and let dry. This press has 6 layers, allowing you to press multiple flowers and leaves at one time.
Toys
Flower Garden Toy
3-7year olds
Flower Garden Kit Gift
Flower & Herb Garden Kit Gift
by National Geographic
Lego Botanical Garden
DIY Miniature Greenhouse
Happy Shopping!
I hope you found my suggestions helpful! If you have any products you love, let me know in the comments. Or if you have any questions or suggestions for something not listed above, please also let me know!
-Kate
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