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36 Gifts for Gardeners with the Green Thumb

Great gifts for gardeners will be ones that either help them garden, make them happier in the garden, or help them recover from a gardening session. Here you’ll find tools, decorations, and cleaning items that will make their lives even better.

36 Gifts for Gardeners- with the green thumb.

OMYSA Mid Century Planter with Stand

OMYSA Mid Century Planter with Stand

If they enjoy an indoor garden as much as an outdoor one, help them to arrange it in style with this beautiful planter and stand. The 10 inch matte white pot will make a stunning container for flowers or ferns, while the walnut stand offers a delightful contrast and mid-century accent.

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Gardener's Harvest Basket

Gardener's Harvest Basket

They’ll be able to bring in their harvest in style with this handy Gardener’s Basket. The wooden frame is attractive and rustic enough to keep on display in the kitchen, while the wire mesh body allows fruit and vegetables to be hosed down outside before bringing them in.

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Plant Mindfulness Cards

Plant Mindfulness Cards

Give mindfulness a floral feel with this set of Plant Mindfulness Cards. Each one of the 50 cards enclosed comes beautifully illustrated with a different plant, along with some of their attributes and properties (both practical and emotional) on the reverse, allowing users to feel gratitude for nature’s bounty.

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Self-Watering Lavender Grow Kit

Self-Watering Lavender Grow Kit

Lavender is a wondrous plant. Not only does it look stunning with its swathe of purple blooms, but it also has some outstanding health benefits, including the ability to aid relaxation and sleep. This kit comes with everything they’ll need to grow their own lavender plant indoors, including pot, seeds, and growing medium.

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DIY Seed Ball Kit

DIY Seed Ball Kit

Make gardening fun with a DIY Seed Ball Kit. There are two varieties available – Pizza Garden or Rainbow Garden – and each one comes with the grow mix and seeds needed to roll into seed balls and plant, for a riot of deliciously edible and healthy herbs and vegetables.

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Fiskars Ergo Garden Tool Set

Fiskars Ergo Garden Tool Set

Whether they’re just starting out or just need to replenish their implements, this Garden Tool Set will make an excellent gift. With rust resistant cast aluminum heads which make short work of cutting through dirt, this set consists of a trowel, transplanter, and cultivator so they can dig, plant, weed, and more.

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Complete Mason Jar Fermentation Kit

Complete Mason Jar Fermentation Kit

They won’t need to waste a single vegetable when they have this amazing Mason Jar Fermentation Kit to hand. Perfect for making pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut and more, this set comes with the tops, weights, wooden tamper, and instructions that they’ll need to make deliciously fermented, probiotic veggies in jars.

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Land Shark

Land Shark

This Land Shark would make a fun addition to any garden, especially if they happen to have a body of water at the end of it. Handmade from 16 gauge steel, this shark comes in two pieces, and once staked into the ground will appear to be emerging from the murky depths!

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Spotted Wellies Garden Ducks

Spotted Wellies Garden Ducks

Utterly adorable and the perfect gift for anyone who likes the wet weather, these wooden ducks come wearing darling little spotted wellies. You can choose one of the three different ducks available – or take all three – and keep them inside, or protect them with varnish and keep them in the garden.

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Smart Garden Grow Kit

Smart Garden Grow Kit

Having a small or even no garden doesn’t have to mean that they can’t grow herbs, as the Smart Garden Grow Kit shows. Designed to be used indoors, this sleek unit features an LED lamp with three grow lights, basil seed and soil capsules, and full instructions. Various refills are also available.

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Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit

Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit

This log is the perfect gift for gardeners who love mushrooms but don’t have anywhere to grow them. Made from the trunk of a felled sweetgum or oak tree, this log arrives pre-planted with shiitake spores which, with a little care, will produce six-weekly harvests for up to three years.

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Super Durable Expandable and Flexible Garden Hose

Super Durable Expandable and Flexible Garden Hose

A garden hose is a must have for well-watered, healthy gardens, but they can be a bit of a pain when they tangle, knot, and split. The TBI Pro Garden Hose is super flexible but will never get tangled up thanks to its clever design, while the connector protectors ensure there are no leaks.

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Butterfly Rain Chain

Butterfly Rain Chain

When it rains, a lot of homes have roof run-off which creates an unsightly and heavy stream of water that falls to the ground. Transform that downpour with this wonderful Butterfly Rain Chain. Made from wire and copper sheet, the butterflies create a delightful path for the rainwater to follow.

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Zen Cat Garden Sculpture

Zen Cat Garden Sculpture

Help them to create a little haven of peace and tranquillity outdoors with one of these adorable Zen Cats. This sealed cement sculpture is available in two sizes, but each meditating moggy is striking a yoga-type pose, complete with Chinese symbols on the back which symbolize the fittingly feline quality of independence.

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Gardener's Tool Seat

Gardener's Tool Seat

Spending hours tending to a garden is tiring work, but with this handy stool they will have a place to rest between weeding and planting. Made from a durable nylon fabric, this stool comes with a clever lift-off tool bag, which is fitted with 21 tool pockets and a large interior compartment.

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Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

Celebrate their birthday with one of these beautiful Birth Month Flower Grow Kits. Supplied with a glass growing container, seeds, and special soil, this kit also comes with a cork lid that can be used as a coaster for the glass vase once the birth month flowers have ‘gone over’.

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Felco F-2 Hand Pruner

Felco F-2 Hand Pruner

They’ll be able to keep on top of their pruning with this handy Classic Manual Hand Pruner. Small and portable, this pruner will take care of all their trimming needs so that the next year’s growth will be even bigger and better than the last. Easily adjustable, it comes with a lifetime limited warranty.

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Gardener's Seed Saving Kit

Gardener's Seed Saving Kit

Make sure they have their favorite flowers blooming year after year with this Seed Saving Kit. Presented in an attractive aluminum tin, this kit comes with pots, envelopes, labels, and instructions, as well as a chart, so they can harvest, store, and keep track of their seeds throughout the seasons.

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Garden Cairn

Garden Cairn

Mark a special occasion, an anniversary, or a much-loved person with this stunning Garden Cairn. Used since prehistoric times, cairns are a beautiful way to commemorate something, and this one comes ready to install in a garden with the stake, or indoors with the rubber feet to avoid marking the floor.

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Zen Dog Garden Sculpture

Zen Dog Garden Sculpture

Add some canine calm to their outdoor space with one of the impossibly cute Zen Dog Garden Sculptures. Handmade from sealed cement so they can withstand the elements, these dogs come in two sizes, and are sitting in a Zen-like pose with Chinese symbols for loyalty etched into their robes.

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Adjustable Telescopic Folding Rake

Adjustable Telescopic Folding Rake

Why have three tools when they can have one that does the job of all of them? This rake not only comes with an extendable handle to reach further, but the actual ‘fan’ part can be adjusted so that it can fit into small spaces, as well as gather debris from a larger area.

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Mandala Wind Spinner

Mandala Wind Spinner

They can turn their garden into a place of tranquillity with one of these stunning Mandala Wind Spinners. Made from stainless steel, these Buddhist and Hindu-inspired mandalas have 3D layers that, when caught in a breeze, will produce mesmerizing patterns as they spin. Available in cool or warm tones.

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Urban Bloomer Raised Garden Bed with Self Watering Planter Box

Urban Bloomer Raised Garden Bed with Self Watering Planter Box

Gardening can be hard on the back, so if you know someone who loves their garden but hates bending down, this 2.7 Gallon Raised Garden Bed will make a truly kind gift. Perfect for growing herbs and vegetables, it features open/close drainage for watering control, and a reservoir to stop root decay.

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VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin

VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin

Prevent waste and turn unwanted food scraps into compost with the VermiHut Plus 5-Tray Worm Compost Bin. Supplied with 5 trays (which can be increased) the bin will allow worms to process waste and then move up to the next level, leaving nutrient-rich compost behind for feeding plants and flowers.

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Kitchen Composter

Kitchen Composter

The Japanese method of composting known as Bokashi is behind this compact indoor composter. Working in less than half the time of traditional systems, this one holds approx. 5 gallons of food waste and can be stored under the sink, producing a pre-compost product that converts to rich topsoil in about a month.

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Velociraptor Garden Sculpture Set

Velociraptor Garden Sculpture Set

Dinosaur lovers will adore having this pair watching over their lawn. Made from 16 gauge cold rolled steel and with an attractive patina which will darken, these velociraptors come with 6” stakes so they can be securely attached to the ground. They can be hidden in the bushes, or displayed in plain sight.

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Mini Terrariums DIY Kit

Mini Terrariums DIY Kit

Whether they don’t have green fingers or they spend time away from home and can’t commit to live plants, this kit will provide them with three delightful terrariums to brighten up their home. With three frames provided, 18 succulents can be made using the enclosed felt, and then arranged with the decorative stones.

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Smiling Jizo Garden Sculpture

Smiling Jizo Garden Sculpture

Let this enchanting Jizo protect everyone who comes to the home, while also adding a touch of serenity to the garden. Made from cement, this smiling statue adopts a Namaste pose as he smiles benignly on all who come near, and is based on the Japanese patron saint of travellers.

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Ferris Wheel Hummingbird Feeder

Ferris Wheel Hummingbird Feeder

Flowers aren’t the only living things to bring color and grace to the garden – give someone this beautiful Ferris Wheel Hummingbird Feeder and their outdoor space will be transformed with the hues of this tiny bird. Made from hand-blown glass and metal, the little bottles can be filled with hummingbird nectar.

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Solitary Bee Hive

Solitary Bee Hive

We all know by now that the bees’ survival is of the utmost importance to our planet’s survival, so give them a safe place to come home to with this adorable Solitary Bee Hive. Designed for shelter and for raising their young, this hive is made from sustainably sourced, FSC-certified wood.

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Cocktail Grow Kit

Cocktail Grow Kit

All the best drinks feature fresh herbs or flowers, and with this Cocktail Grow Kit they will have an abundant supply of both. With a recycled egg carton to start them off, this cocktail kit also comes with seeds for six herbs and flowers, along with peat, plant stakes, and growing instructions.

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Morning Glory Butterfly Puddler

Morning Glory Butterfly Puddler

It’s essential to bring the numbers of pollinators up in order for our planet to survive, and this Morning Glory Butterfly Puddler will ensure that the prettiest of them all comes calling. Made from stoneware, this beautiful puddler will produce minerals from salt and water that butterflies just can’t resist.

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Swimming Koi Sculptures

Swimming Koi Sculptures

Folks who like fish will be enchanted with one or more of these stunning Swimming Koi Sculptures. Available in three sizes and a choice of salsa red and cobalt blue, these Koi are fitted with steel stakes so they can be positioned to ‘swim’ on the top of bushes or flower beds.

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Growlight Frame Shelf

Growlight Frame Shelf

Turn plant keeping into a work of art with this stunning Growlight Frame Shelf. Available in portrait and landscape options, this frame can hold one or more indoor plants on its shelf, and comes with a full spectrum, white LED grow light discreetly inside to shine on the plants when natural light is lacking.

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Floral-Printed Weeder Glove Spa Gift Set

Floral-Printed Weeder Glove Spa Gift Set

She can keep her hands soft and her nails clean with a pair of these pretty Gardener’s Gloves. With a waterproof nitrile coating on the palms and a breathable polyester on the backs, these gloves are covered with a ditzy flower design, and come in three sizes for the perfect fit.

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Personalized Family Member Signpost

Personalized Family Member Signpost

This Personalized Family Member Signpost is the ideal gift for gardeners whose families have flown the nest. Made from 16 gauge painted steel with a weathered look, the signpost will feature the family name at the top, and up to five arrows underneath for beloved family members along with their distances away.

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Copper Rain Gauge

Copper Rain Gauge

This Copper Rain Gauge – also known as a ‘pluviometer’ – utilizes Archimedes’ principle of water displacement, but in a much less scientific way. Beautiful to look at, the tube inside the copper pipe will rise as the rain falls, to indicate exactly how much of the wet stuff has fallen.

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Zen Elephant Garden Sculpture

Zen Elephant Garden Sculpture

Elephants are such beautiful creatures, and surprisingly graceful given their size. Bring that grace and elegance into the garden with one of these sweet Zen Elephant Garden Sculptures. Handmade from solid cast stone, these elephants are bowed in thought, and have the Chinese characters for wisdom etched into their robes.

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Living Composter

Living Composter

This Living Composter looks like a sleek and modern sculpture, but behind the scenes it’s a biomorphic worm house that’s working hard to turn food scraps into compost. Made from recycled plastic and cork, food can be dropped into the top so the worms can work their magic out of sight and mind.

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Starry Night Solar Stake

Starry Night Solar Stake

This stunning solar light has been influenced by Van Gogh’s Starry Night masterpiece, with its swirling galaxy-inspired blues, purples, and greens. Handmade from recycled glass, each orb is fitted with a small solar panel so that once the sun goes down, these celestial orbs can really come to life.

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Garden Pot Hanger

Garden Pot Hanger

Ring the changes to the usual garden displays with this insanely clever Garden Pot Hanger. Handmade from pine wood and rope, this hanger suspends 4” to 6” terracotta pots in the specially shaped hooks, and is perfect for porches, balconies, or even indoors. There are three sizes available, for 4, 6, or 8 pots.

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8 DIY Gifts for Gardeners


DIY Fairy Doors

Add a bit of fairytale magic with these fairy doors. They make it look like a tree has occupants in it that use a door. It’s the perfect add on to a grandparent’s garden, as the grandkids will love the idea that their garden is full of fairies.



Amigurumi (Crocheted) Gnome

This gnome is crocheted to look like the garden gnomes that are so popular. They can decide whether they want to put this outside like a regular gnome or keep it inside as an indoor reminder of their favorite hobby.



DIY Birdhouse

This birdhouse looks awesome, and they’ll show you how to repurpose an old wooden clock into a birdhouse. They even show you how to fill the birdhouse so that the birds will be comfortable inside. Looks great in any garden.



Cedar Pallet Succulent Planter

This is a great way to give them the gift of succulent plants using a cedar pallet to hold them. Succulents make a great gift because they’re so easy to take care of, and can survive in many different conditions.



DIY Plant Markers

These plant markers make it easy to identify plants, and are made using chopsticks and wine corks. The perfect way to take miscellaneous items and turn them into something useful. They give a nice big label for plants instead of the small plastic ones they come with.



DIY Wooden Planter Stand

This stand gets their plants up off the ground so they look better and are easier to water and move. They are sturdy even though you make them yourself, and they walk you through all of the steps so you will be able to replicate them exactly.



Pallet Garden Tutorial

Here’s a way to surprise a gardener with a full functional pallet garden. Pallet gardens keep everything separated nicely so you can easily identify them later. It also helps to keep it all labeled so there is never any wondering what something is.



Gardener’s Soap

Gardener’s get their hands dirty, there’s just no way around it. They don’t just get them dirty, they get them really dirty. So help them out with a bar of this gardener’s soap that is wrapped up for extra scrubbing power.

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