Here’s the Home Garden and Homestead list of the Best Gardening Gifts for the Holidays
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays bring their own stresses. What gifts do you buy for everyone on your holiday shopping list?
Don’t worry, We’ve got you covered–at least for the gardeners on your gift list. Here is are our choices for the best gardening gifts for the holidays for all of the “green thumb gardeners” on your list!
Editor’s Note: Click on the photos in this story to buy any of these best gardening gifts for the holidays.
Changshou Kumquat Tree Produces Edible Fruit
Changshou Kumquat is a rare and hard-to-find plant that produces large juicy fruit. Fragrant white flowers bloom from May to September, and the fruit ripens year-round. Changshou’s pear-shaped fruit is larger than other kumquat tree varieties. Each delicious fruit usually has five or six segments inside the sweet, thin skin.
Kumquats are among the hardiest citrus varieties. They tolerate short bursts of cold temperatures into the 20s°. They are also self-fertile. In China and Japan, the Changshou Kumquat is used as an ornamental container plant for the home since it creates a lovely small decorative tree with the added appeal of healthy fresh fruit. Remember, the most delectable flavor comes from eating the whole fruit, peel and all.
Logee’s has been working for years to bring the Changshou, (also known as ‘Fukushu’) kumquat to the US market. This is a grafted plant shipped in a 4″ pot that blooms and fruits sooner. It sells for $49.95 from Logee’s Plants.
HISEA Waterproof Garden Boots
Why wear boring boots in the garden when you can wear some fun on your feet? That’s the idea behind HISEA rubber garden and rain boots. These boots are completely waterproof. Plus, they are fun and stylish, too!
These outdoor boots are crafted from high-quality, durable rubber that is soft, comfortable, and flexible. The classic wide shaft and round toe design, combined with the decorative buckles on the side, offers a timeless style. HISEA rain and garden boots also feature a soft and comfortable cotton inner lining that is breathable and sweat-absorbent. The tough rubber surface is easy to clean with a hose or damp cloth.
Perhaps best of all, these tough boots are available in four fun patterns including chickens, garden leaves, and classic paisley. A great gift for any woman who likes to get her feet wet and muddy in the garden. Available in whole sizes from 6 to 11 for about $40. Buy now on Amazon.
Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in a Torch LED Light
After a day of working in the garden, it’s fun to relax in your garden. The ANERIMST Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is great for listening to music in your backyard. The speaker is water resistant and rechargeable.
But this wireless speaker is also an attractive patio torch light. It’s perfect for grilling, gardening, and relaxing—as well as a nice music addition to outside activities. Equipped with a high-performance driver, this speaker can bring crystal clear sound with rich bass when paired with any Bluetooth device such as a smart phone. Included are a height-adjustable stake as well as a hanging hook and wall mount. Sells for about $40. Buy it now.
CobraHead Weeder
There are some tools that stand the test of time, and the CobraHead Weeder has become a favorite garden tool for countless gardeners. It gets its name from the shape of the tempered steel blade, which resembles the shape of a cobra’s head. This tool is designed perfectly to dig pesky weeds out of any lawn or garden bed.
The strength, shape and size of the CobraHead blade is perfect for digging out tough weeds and cultivating soil in flower beds and vegetable gardens. This hand-held tool is also great for planting seeds and transplants. The bright blue handle is made from a mixture of wood fiber and recycled plastic, and it is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand. The handle is molded around the steel digging blade, so it never gets loose.
The original CobraHead Weeder is one of our favorite tools of time. Sure, there is now a CobraHead Mini Weeder (for smaller hands and smaller jobs). And there is also a long-handled version of the CobraHead Weeding. But the original CobraHead is just so perfect, that Home, Garden, and Homestead loves to recommend it as a terrific holiday gift. CobraHead LLC is a Wisconsin-based family business that makes every tool in the USA. Click Here to Buy.
Mythic Plants Gift Book
Mythic Plants is not a typical gardening book, and that’s what makes it so charming. Instead of telling you how to grow plants, this beautifully illustrated book reveals the plants that were featured in Greek mythology. Not only will you learn more about plants such as grapes, mint, pine, cannabis, and hemlock, you will discover why these plants were historically important.
In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication, warfare, food, medicine, magic, and rituals. Achilles used yarrow (now named after him as Achillea) to stanch the flow of blood from his soldiers’ wounds. (It still works.) Wine was long used by the ancient gods, but there is evidence that other plants — such as oleander, mandrake, and ivy– were added to wine to make it even more popular.
Ellen Zachos, the author of 11 books about plants, has written a delightful and unique book that’s a perfect gift for anyone who loves plants and the fascinating stories that make them come alive. Click here to Buy It Now.
Sourdough Bread Kits for Beginners
Sourdough bread baking is more popular than ever among gardeners, homeowners, and homesteaders. Home Garden and Homestead offers two different sourdough bread kits for beginners who want to start baking healthy and delicious sourdough bread.
The Home Garden and Homestead Sourdough Starter and Jar Set makes it possible to create your own living sourdough starter. The kit starts with a packet of dried Alaska/California “Gold Rush” sourdough starter. Just pour the dried starter into the glass Sourdough Starter Jar and follow the included directions to make your sourdough starter thrive.
The Sourdough Starter kit includes a reusable starter jar top, plus other essential sourdough starter tools. Also included is a handy sourdough loaf sling the makes it easy to lift your freshly baked loaves of sourdough from your baking pan.
The other sourdough kit is the best-selling HG&H Sourdough Beginner Baking Kit. This easy, all-in-one sourdough baking kit for beginners includes everything you need to bake sourdough like a pro.
The HG&H Sourdough Beginner Baking Kit is perfect for beginners and for kids with adult guidance. The complete kit features a handy easy-to-follow recipe card (which includes recipes for sourdough bread, sourdough pancakes, whole wheat sourdough bread, sourdough pizza crust, and gluten free sourdough bread).
The kit also includes a natural banneton proofing basket, a sourdough bread Danish dough whisk for effortless mixing of the dough, a silicone mat to keep your counters clean, a scoring bread lame with extra blades for making elegant bread designs, a bread scraper for easy manipulation of sourdough, and a cleaning brush for easy cleaning of the banneton basket.
The banneton basket measures 9” by 3.5” tall, perfect for a sourdough boule. Use the banneton basket with linen cover to serve your newly baked masterpiece. Also, each kit includes a linen cloth bread bag to keep your bread clean and nicely displayed on your kitchen counter. Click here to buy these Sourdough Beginner Kits on Etsy.
Worx 20-Volt NITRO Power Pruning Shear
Cordless electric garden tools take much of the physical strain out of maintaining a landscape. The Worx NITRO 20-Volt Pruning Shear/Lopper is a battery powered tool that’s perfect for cutting branches, twigs, and more up to 1” in diameter.
These handheld shears are great for smaller pruning jobs when a full-sized hedge trimmer is not needed. The electric motor offers more power than manual shears or loppers. At only 2.38 lbs. with the battery attached and an ergonomic soft grip handle, gardeners and homeowners can operate these shears for longer periods with little to no fatigue. In fact, the Worx 20-volt Nitro Power Pruners can easily be used with one hand. Conventional manual loppers require two hands and much more muscle!
The brushless motor offers greater power, extended runtimes, and longer life versus tools with a brushed motor design. The titanium coating on the blades decreases friction, makes for easier cutting, and protects against rust erosion. Battery and charger are included. Check Price and Order on Amazon.
Camouflage Plant (Aglaonema Tricolor)
Here’s a great holiday gift plant for houseplant lovers–and even for a houseplant newbie. The stunning variegated leaves of this “Camouflage Plant” (Aglaonema pictum tricolor) have three shades of green. The leaves really do have a camouflage-like appearance that adds rare beauty to any growing space. Plus, it looks awesome.
Aglaonema Tricolor grows best in partial sun or bright indirect light with no hot afternoon sun that can burn the leaves. Keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize with a diluted solution every couple weeks during the active growing seasons of spring and summer.
Aglaonema Tricolor is a slow grower that needs warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. Logee’s has been waiting to offer this rare plant for several years now and it is a terrific and unique gift for any houseplant lover. A plant in a 2.5-inch pot sells for $29.95 from Logee’s Plants.
Protection Sleeves for Gardeners
One of our favorites among the best gardening gifts for the holidays is a set of protective gardening sleeves. Farmer’s Defense Sleeves protect arms from scratches, scrapes, and sunburn—three common ailments of gardeners everywhere. These sleeves are lightweight and comfortable—unlike the hot long-sleeved shirts gardeners typically wear for arm protection.
The polyester-blend gardening sleeves fit snugly, so they resist snags while working in the garden. The fabric provides UPF-50 sun protection to reduce sunburn and harmful UV radiation. Durable and machine washable. These protective sleeves are available in five different sizes from extra small to XX large – and in many patterns and colors. A pair sells for $30 or less. Check Availability.
White Gardens: Creating Magnificent Moonlit Spaces
White gardens (also known as moon gardens), have been part of gardening since the Taj Mahal’s white garden was created in the 1600s. This monochromatic style creates a peaceful and romantic atmosphere that is especially striking at night when the white and silver colors of flowers and leaves reflect the moonlight.
White Gardens is a new book by Nina Koziol, an award-winning garden designer and gardening expert. This unique gardening guide includes white gardening basics, design tips, and more than 75 plant profiles of white annuals, perennials, shrubs, roses, vines, and exotic plants that are perfect for your own white garden.
Also included in this beautiful book are tips on how to create hardscaping elements to enhance a night garden and an inspirational gallery of photos of famous moonlit gardens. This book is a wonderful gift for anyone who appreciates a beautiful garden. Click here to buy White Gardens on Amazon.
Planters’ Choice Nine-Herb Indoor Window Garden Kit
Here’s a holiday garden gift that enables the recipient to create a lush oasis in their home. This Indoor Window Garden Kit makes it possible to grow a vibrant collection of nine delicious gourmet herbs. These fresh, growing herbs will elevate and windowsill or kitchen counter with a vibrant array of nine gourmet herbs.
Included in this kit is everything needed to start and sustain a healthy indoor herb garden. The instruction booklet contains all the needed information to grow Dill, Basil, Chives, Thyme, Parsley, Oregano, Cilantro, Sage, and Mustard. The premium-quality seeds are ready to sprout. The nutrient-rich soil disks provide an optimal growing environment. For less than $40 on Amazon, this gift offers growth, learning, and culinary exploration. No “green thumb” is needed! Buy It Now.
Gardeners Hand Therapy
Gardening can be tough on a gardener’s hands. That’s why a little TLC for dry, chapped skin can be such a great gift for gardeners. Crabtree & Evelyn Classic Gardeners Hand Therapy is perfect for moisturizing and pampering tired, garden-challenged hands. It’s only fitting that this hand therapy cream contains many botanical ingredients including avocado, cucumber, and rosemary. And it smells great, too. Available for $11 at Amazon. Buy it Now.
Have yourselves a Merry Christmas and a Great Gardening New Year!
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