Gifts for Gardeners

Yes, dear husbands, wives, sons and daughters, friends and relations of gardeners, this is the G-spot! When the going gets tough, the tough get growing, so do them right by selecting a gift from Our Garden Gang's collection of helpful ideas.

Visit our suppliers for hard-to-find plants, garden accessories, home decor and kitchen goodies, too.

Useful Little Things

Seed starting trays - the 2-foot long types with the clear plastic humidity-retaining tops - they usually come with 8 inserts that hold the soil and seed - check out "Indoor Gardening" at Gardener's Supply Company.

Watering can - the large 2-plus gallon type to save on trips to the tap - and get the type with the removable spout tip so the gardener can get water into tight spaces

Soiless potting mix - check the fine print to be sure it is soiless - this is great for starting seeds, and is free of molds and weed seeds

Containers, pots and window boxes - they come in plastic, metal, wood, cement, and more your green-thumbed friends.

Cloth work gloves - cheap ones for working with compost or hauling brush are always appreciated

Dial-type hose end sprayer - preferably metal as these last longer - make sure it has at least mist, shower and jetstream options, and goes nicely with a Soaker hose!

Plastic pots - lots of 2 to 4 inch diameter pots for transplanting seedlings - dirt cheap at your local garden center

String and twine - various out-door strength types for use in the garden

Row markers - you can get fancy or plain here- basically, these are wood, metal or plastic that stick into the ground to mark and row and have some mechanism for holding the seed packet or write-on area to list what is growing in the row

If the gardener has a plant stand, replacement full-spectrum fluorescent bulbs will be welcome

Liquid or dilutable balanced fertilizer - a 20-20-20 formula with trace nutrients is a good all-purpose one

"No-damp" - that's a brand name, but any type of mixture that prevents seedlings from "damping off" (just ask the garden center staff) is handy

Rooting hormone - this comes in liquid or powder - all you need to know is if your gardener is rooting soft green things or mature woody things - ask the garden center staff

Peel-and-stick labels for marking seed trays and inserts - visit the local computer/office supply store for these

For unwanted deer or other critters in the garden, what could be more festive than a gift from Havahart.com!

Slave labor, er I mean "gift certificates" for weeding, digging, mowing, hedge trimming, etc. work that you give to your favorite gardener

Pricier Goodies

Tools, tools and more tools! Handtools and larger pruners, shovels, hoes, etc., are always appreciated - look for quality ones with wooden handles and all-metal digging parts. Check our suppliers list above left for ideas.

Head Light - yes that's right - an elastic contraption that goes on your head and has a battery operated light on it that can be aimed at those slugs and other nocturnal critters when doing garden-patrol or engaging in guerilla-gardening - ask for this at a mountain climber's supply (cheapest prices there)

GOOD gloves - usually leather ones but also rubberized ones with cloth lining to keep hands dry and provide a good grip.

A plant stand for indoor gardening and seed starting - these can run $200 and up - check out "Indoor Gardening" at Gardener's Supply Company

Shop lights - those 4-foot fluorescents - if you are handy, rig them up so they can be raised and lowered from the ceiling or other support - a "gift-certificate" for erecting them is a lovely touch

Mulching mower, or mulching blade and adapter for existing mowers

Electric or gas edge trimmer

For serious gardeners with large areas to till, consider a gas tiller

Arbors and trellises - sturdy metal or resin types that come in a box ready to assemble, or stout wood are the best

Stepping stones, fountains and birdbaths are also appreciated

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