Complete Gift Guide for Plant Lovers and Gardeners
The Complete Gift Guide for Plant Lovers and Gardeners is a great resource to have on hand whether you are shopping for experienced plant lovers and gardeners or those who are just getting started. We’ve got you covered from planting tools to gardening decor and everything in between!
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Gardening Kits
Gardening kits are a great gift idea as they come with everything you will need to get started.
1. Herbal Tea Garden Seed Starter Kit Grow your own peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, and lavender. Then harvest your plants and make delicious herbal tea!
2. Organic Herbs Home Garden Seed Kit Grow basil, thyme, chives, parsley, cilantro, and mint indoors with this beautiful kit.
3. Organic Microgreens Kit by Back to the Roots Packed full of nutrition, microgreens are a great addition to any salad, soup, smoothie, etc. Now you can grow your own at home with this starter kit.
4. Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Growing Kit Harvest gourmet Oyster mushrooms in 10 days and continue to grow them year-round!
5. Pink Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit by Forest Origins Another great mushroom growing kit to give to any gardener or foodie alike. All-natural and made in the USA.
Tools for Plant Lovers and Gardeners
You can’t go wrong with giving tools as gifts. All plant lovers and gardeners can always use more tools!
6. Dewit 3-Piece Tool Gift Set This amazing gift set comes with a 3-tine cultivator, a forged trowel, and a forged hand fork that are made from high-quality Swedish Boron Steel and a European Ash hardwood handle.
7. Bypass Pruning Shears I love the look of these pruning shears! They are lightweight and designed to handle the most delicate as well as the toughest pruning jobs.
8. Garden Tote Bag with 8 Pockets by Gfuny Give the gift of tool storage and organization with this high-quality durable garden tote.
9. Pine Tree Tools Bamboo Working Gloves How cool are these bamboo gardening gloves? They are made with eco-friendly materials, are breathable, and have a snug fit for ease when working with plants.
10. Gardening Seat and Kneeler for Outdoor Work by MX Such a helpful tool for any gardener. The gardening seat has a bag for carrying tools and it can protect your knees and clothing when you use it as a knee pad.
11. Blumat Copper Plant Spray Mister by Sustainable Village Give those moisture-loving plants an extra spritz with this beautiful plant mister. It comes in a gift box and would be a great addition to the home of any indoor plant lover.
12. Galvanized Steel Watering Can by SunnyTong Water your outdoor seedlings and plants with this rustic metal watering can. It holds about 1 gallon of water and has two handles for easy carrying.
Planting Seeds and More!
Seeds and seed growing supplies are always in demand by plant lovers and gardeners alike.
13. Eco-Friendly Way to Grow Avocado from Seed by Marv Give this fun gift to plant lovers and gardeners to help them grow their own avocado plant! Made from natural cork, zero-waste manufacturing, and biodegradable.
14. Bounty Elite Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden by AeroGarden Bring the outdoors in with this amazing indoor garden system. It comes with a seed pot kit that includes Genovese basil, Thai basil, curly parsley, Italian parsley, thyme, chives, dill, and mint. You can also grow lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and more with this hydroponic growing system.
15. Funky Veg Kit by Plant Theatre I love discovering new vegetable varieties and this is the perfect kit for that! It comes with everything you need to get started growing.
16. Rebel Gardens Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Certified organic, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds with compostable packaging and 100% recycled packets. This seed pack has a little bit of everything to grow a diverse vegetable garden.
17. Sow We Grow Paper Pot Maker I love this! It would make such a great gift for any plant lover out there. Make your own seed pots by repurposing newspaper, paper, grocery bags, or wrapping paper.
18. Biodegradable Seed Starting Trays by Eco Pots It’s never too early to start planting and planning for growing season! Give your plant-loving friends and family what they need to get started for the new season ahead.
19. Peat Pots for Seedlings, Tray, and Humidity Dome by Mr. Sprout & Co. Another great seed-starting gift option with biodegradable pots and a recyclable humidity dome that can be used year after year. I used a system similar to this over the past year and it worked perfectly for us and our gardening needs.
20. 400Pcs 4 Size Biodegradable Plant Grow Bags by Delxo These seed starting eco-friendly biodegradable grow bags come in four different sizes. Perfect for gardeners because it would reduce the need to transplant larger seedlings into larger pots. Saving that extra step and stress on the plants.
21. Organic Coir Compressed Seed Starting Mix by Burpee Organic eco-friendly seed starting soil is a renewable resource made by recycling the husks from harvested coconuts. Add water, watch the soil expand, and use it for planting seeds as well as other types of plants.
22. Whaline 60Pcs Bamboo Plant Labels with 1 Marker Pen Don’t forget the important step of labeling your plants! These eco-friendly plant labels are made from bamboo and come with a marker for labeling the plant name and date. A great gift and addition to any garden!
Indoor/Outdoor Pots and Grow Bags
Most gardeners I know find a way to bring in new plants to their indoor or outdoor spaces and can always use new beautiful pots and plant stands!
23. Large Grain Cork Planters by Wild Pact Add rustic vibes to the home with these natural, eco-friendly cork pots and saucers made from corn husks. Give a beautiful gift and care for the planet at the same time.
24. Smart Self-Watering Round Planter Pot by Catleza This indoor/outdoor plant pot is eco-friendly and made from recyclable material. The self-watering system can keep your plants happy for up to 10 days.
25. 16 and 13 Inch Whisky Barrel Planters by Villa Acacia Solid wood set of 2 planters made from 100% Acacia hardwood. Another great way to add a rustic element to your home.
26. Natural Corn Skin Planter Hanging Planter Set by La Jolie Muse Add a natural element to the home with these planters made from eco-friendly corn skin.
27. Mid Century Modern Succulent Planter Large Bowl and Midi by Kimisty Going for more of a minimalistic look? Check out this set of 2 planter pots made from ceramic and sustainable acacia wood. They also come in sustainable white packaging all ready for gift giving.
28. Adjustable Bamboo Plant Stand by GKanMore Eco-friendly and made from bamboo, this plant stand can be used at 2 different heights depending on what you need. Purchase the 2 pack and they are stackable. Add another plant while saving space!
29. Fabric Soft Pots and Grow Bags from Maui Mike’s These large fabric soft pots are made from hemp and recycled water bottles. The aeration through the fabric helps plants grow bigger and healthier. The pot handles make the plants easily movable if needed.
Plant Lovers and Gardeners Dream Gifts
Who wouldn’t love these gifts for their garden? Such beautiful items to add to anyone’s garden space.
30. Potting Bench Table by Giantex Who doesn’t need this beautiful solid wood outdoor potting bench? It has a cabinet for storage and hooks for organization. A perfect place to care for your plants!
31. Bamboo Foldable Plant Stand by Giantex Once you are done caring for your plants at the potting bench, display them on this indoor/outdoor plant stand. Eco-friendly and made of 100% natural bamboo.
32. Raised Elevated Planter Box by Giantex Know anyone who loves to garden but has a hard time bending over to plant? This elevated planter box is just what they need. It is durable, beautiful, and made of 100% natural cedar.
33. Outdoor Wooden Garden Bed Planter Box Kit by Patiomore Start your garden or add to your garden with this planter box made from 100% natural fir wood. Another great quality durable planter to add to the garden.
34. Wooden Garden Cold Frame Greenhouse by MCombo How about this wooden cold frame greenhouse? I don’t know any plant lover who wouldn’t want to add a greenhouse to their collection. This smaller size greenhouse is a perfect way to start!
35. Hybrid Hobby Greenhouse by Palram Ok, this would definitely be a dream. Upgrade to this larger greenhouse for more gardening fun and opportunity. Some added benefits of this greenhouse include integrated rain gutters to channel water for sustainable irrigation, a magnetic door catch, and a single roof vent to help moderate airflow and temperature to maximize growing conditions.
36. 50-Gallon ECO Rain Water Collection Barrel by RTS Home Accents Reduce water usage by collecting rainwater to use in the garden! The Eco Rain Water Barrel is made of 100% recycled plastic and can hold 50 gallons of water.
Indoor/Outdoor Composting
Know any gardeners who are looking to begin their composting journey? Any of the 3 items below would be a great gift for those who want to or love to compost. Recycle organic matter to enrich planting soil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions!
37. Indoor Food Compost Bin by Bamboozle Start saving kitchen food scraps in this stylish indoor food compost bin. It is made from bamboo fiber, it is dishwasher safe and biodegradable.
38. Outdoor Tumbling Composter by FCMP Transfer indoor food scraps into this tumbling composter with other organic matter and the composting process can be finished in under 2 weeks. No digging necessary, just close the door and turn. Made with 100% post-consumer recycled polypropylene.
39. Cedar Composter by Greenes Fence If space allows, compost food scraps and organic matter with this cedar composter. It is a sustainable option as the cedar is harvested from managed forests and is chemical-free and earth-friendly.
Garden Harvest, Storage, and Preservation
Help others gather, store and preserve their harvests with these handy gifts. Drying, fermenting, dehydrating, and canning are all great ways to preserve gardeners flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
40. Small Harvest Basket by Fairfield Garden Products Harvest baskets definitely come in handy when harvest season arrives. This item would make for a beautiful and useful gift for any gardener.
41. Bamboo Fruit Basket by Golden Nature Display and store harvested fruit and veggies in this sustainable bamboo basket. Designed to provide optimal airflow to help keep produce fresh.
42. Beechwood Stackable Food Dryer with Net by Eppicotispai Perfect for drying harvested herbs and flowers. The stackable food dryer is made in Italy from natural beechwood.
43. Fermentation Kit with 2L Glass Fermentation Crock by Mortier Pilon A friend of mine gave this fermentation crock to me a few years back. It is such a great gift! It comes with all you need to get started fermenting including a ceramic fermentation weight and a recipe book.
44. Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator by Nesco Dehydrating food is another great way to preserve food. We have used our dehydrator to make jerky, dried apricots, zucchini chips, cornmeal, and more! It would make a nice gift for those looking to dehydrate and preserve their harvests.
45. Canning Essentials Boxed Set by Norpro Know anyone who loves to can or wants to learn the canning method? The canning essentials boxed set would be a great gift for them!
Indoor/Outdoor Garden Decor
Give the gift of natural garden decor indoors and out. The following gifts will be a beautiful addition to any space.
46. Mason Bee House by Kibaga Attract bee pollinators to the garden with the Mason Bee House. Help preserve the bee population and provide a safe habitat for the bees. Made of all-natural bamboo. An important and useful gift for all.
47. Going Green Large Premier Bird Feeder by Woodlink How about this beautiful bird feeder? What a great gift idea for the bird or garden lover. It is made using 90% post-consumer recycled plastic.
48. Squirrel Feeders for Outdoors by Nature’s Hangout Now, this is just adorable! How fun would it be to see the squirrels enjoying this little space? It is made using sustainable environmentally wood from Paulownia trees.
49. Classic Bamboo Wind Chime by Nalulu Give the gift of relaxation with the sounds of this calming bamboo wind chime. It is sustainably grown and harvested and is also biodegradable.
50. Natural Edge Cedar Wood Tree Stump Indoor/Outdoor Stool by TJ Global Add a rustic touch to your indoor or outdoor space with this cedar wood stool.
51. Wood Wagon Flower Planter Pot by Giantex How about adding a little old fashioned vibes to your outdoor space? This wood wagon can do just that. Plant flowers or other plants to add to its beauty. Made of natural and sustainable fir wood.
52. Moon Solar Lights Garden Outdoor by Take Me And now for a magical touch. Imagine being able to see this moon light every evening? It would be an amazing gift for all.
53. Garden Gnome Statue by La Jolie Muse Ok, everyone needs a garden gnome and this cute little one lights up too!
54. Angel of The Garden by Willow Tree I love Willow Tree figurines. I have given some over the years and received some too! They each come with a meaningful sentiment card. The Angel of the Garden: βBringing forth a garden of love and beauty.”
55. Rustic Home Decor Canvas Wall Art by JLXart Gift the gift of colorful plant art with the amazing purple lavender flowers canvas. It is made using waterproof sunfast canvas material and certified eco-friendly paint.
Self-Care and Gear for Plant Lovers and Gardeners
Don’t forget about the plant lover and gardener! Good-self care and gear are essential!
56. Hand Soap for Gardeners by Moondance Soaps and More Scrub away the dirt and moisturize for a clean smooth feel after a day spent working in the garden. Made in the USA with all-natural ingredients.
57. All Purpose Salve by Ora’s Amazing Herbal Store “Slow infused with herbs and love” Heal dry cracked hands with this natural all-purpose salve.
58. Hemp Sun Hat by Manakamana Protect your skin with the hemp sun hat. Shape the hat to your liking with the outer wire brim. This eco-friendly hat is made in Kathmandu, Nepal by skilled craftspeople who are paid fair wages in safe working environments.
59. Herb Garden Apron by Amour Infini Every plant lover needs a stylish garden apron. Use it in the kitchen or in the garden. The apron is made of 100% natural cotton using eco-friendly dyes.
60. Men’s Premium Garden Clog by Sloggers How about these 100% recyclable garden clogs? Wear them in the garden and hose them off at the end of the day. When the shoes have worn out, send them back to Sloggers and they will recycle them into a new pair of shoes.
61. Women’s Waterproof Rain and Garden Boot by Sloggers These garden/rain boots are a perfect gift! Choose from 9 different unique designs and colors. Like the above, they are made from 100% recyclable material and made in the USA.
Unique Garden Gifts
Just a few unique and fun plant gifts to add to the list!
62. Reusable Grocery Bag Shopping Tote by Earthwise How cute is this reusable shopping bag? The high-quality durable bag is 100% cotton and made in Los Angeles.
63. Organic Cat Grass Growing Kit by The Cat Ladies Lets not forget about our kitties and other grass loving pets. It looks like our kitty is getting one of these for the holidays this year! It will be a fun project for the kids and enjoyed by the pets!
64. Graphite Plantable Pencils with Seeds by Sprout Not only are these pencils eco-friendly and sustainable, they also have a meaningful inspirational quote written on each one. And when the pencils are too small to use, you can plant them and grow herbs, flowers, and vegetables! A great gift for a friend or colleague.
65. Gift Wrap That Grows and Blooms Colorful Wild Flowers by Triumph Plant Such a cool idea! Gift wrap made out of 100% recycled paper and preseeded. The gift wrap can be planted and will grow beautiful flowers!
Books for Plant Lovers and Gardeners
You can never go wrong with giving a good plant book. There is always more to learn about gardening!
66. Root, Nurture, Grow: The Essential Guide to Propagating and Sharing Houseplants by Caro Langton
67. The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields by John Jeavons (Also available on Kindle)
68. The New Organic Grower: A Master’s Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener by Eliot Coleman (Also available on Kindle)
69. Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway (Also available on Kindle)
Looking for more gift ideas? Check out our Ultimate Sustainable Living Gift Guide! The Ultimate Sustainable Living Gift Guide will provide you with eco-friendly gift options for your loved ones, friends, colleagues, and pets!
These are really fun ideas! I’ll admit that I have a black thumb, but that doesn’t stop me from trying to grow things! I see quite a few things my mom, who is a great gardener, would love as well! Thanks for sharing!
Keep trying! It’s definitely a learning process. The grow kits can help when starting out as well. π What are you growing mainly? Outdoor or indoor plants?
Thank you for your comment. I am glad this gift guide could help you with some gift ideas for your mom.