A Gift for the Green Thumb in Your Life
The countdown to Christmas is on! If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life, look no further! We’ve put together a list of our favourite gifts to elevate the gardening experience. Whether your loved one is a seasoned pro or just beginning to explore the wonderful world of horticulture, these gifts are sure to bring smiles.
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All the books!
Our favourite way to find inspiration and information is by burying our noses in books. From new gardeners to expert level horticulturalists, there is always more to learn. Some of our favourite new gardening reads from 2024 include:
RHS Horti Curious by Ann Treneman
A collection of gardening terms and practical, basic information. Wonderfully readable and sprinkled with intriguing asides, myths and legends. This book is a celebration of all things horticultural!
A Year in a Small Garden by Frances Tophill
Another fun read for those new to gardening. Follow along as Frances Tophill creates her new garden within a small space. Filled with many tips and tricks and tailored to those working with limited space.
Edible Flowers Kit
Where gardening and culinary interest collide, an Edible Flowers Kit is the perfect gift for a loved one in your life. Carefully curated, the kit typically includes everything needed to grow a variety of edible flowers at home. Seeds for edible flowers include pansies, nasturtiums, calendulas, violets, and marigolds, all known for their beautiful colors and delicate flavors.
Mushroom Kit
Time to have some fun with growing delicate fungi right before your very own eyes! Mushroom kits make an excellent gift because they are incredible easy to grow, take up minimal space, and start to produce mushrooms within a matter of weeks. Not only does this gift provide delicious produce, it’s also a way to prioritize sustainability and self-sufficiency. For the newbie gardener or the very experienced, a mushroom kit is a unique and exciting way to expand their gardening horizons while providing a fun and rewarding experience. Email mail@florissa.com to find a local garden center near you that carries mushroom kits. Want to learn more? Check out Florissa’s blog post: How to Grow Mushrooms at Home.
Homemade Preserves
If you are a gardener, and make preserves with your summer harvests, what better gift to give to a fellow gardener, than a homemade goody? Homemade preserves encapsulate the essence of the gardener’s harvest. Whether it’s the vibrant burst of summer berries or the robust richness of autumn fruits, each jar tells a story of the seasons, connecting the giver and the recipient through the shared experience of gardening! Homemade preserves are a sustainable choice, often made with locally sourced or homegrown fruits. This aligns with the eco-conscious mindset of many gardeners and serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between the garden and the kitchen!
Tickets to a Botanical Garden
Gift the beauty of spring with tickets to a show garden. The promise of spring is a gift of hope! And getting the chance to view the beauty of spring in the pristine setting of a botanical garden is a memorable experience for the gardener in your life.
Check out some of our favourite botanical gardens throughout Canada:
Butchart Gardens – Victoria, BC
Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse – Niagara Falls, Ontario
Montréal Botanical Garden – Montréal, Quebec
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens – Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
David Austin Rose
A single rose, a David Austin rose, is a timeless and elegant gift that will overjoy any gardener. Excellent quality in the form of beautiful blooms and fragrance, pre-order a David Austin bareroot rose that will be delivered in early spring to your loved one. Some of our favourite varieties include Teasing Georgia, Evelyn, Boscobel, Queen of Sweden and Lady of Shallott. Visit your local garden center to pre-order. For delivery within Canada, email mail@florissa.com and we will direct you to an online retailer.
Solar Garden Swaying Lights
A little bit of whimsy never hurt anybody! The delicate bobbing and swaying of these playful solar garden lights add interest and warmth while daylight hours wane. Easy to install and eco-friendly, they charge by day and shine brightly at night, adding a touch of enchantment without any hassle. Like a cluster of fireflies in the dark, Solar Garden Swaying Lights are the perfect gift for the gardener that appreciates a bit of magic in their garden scape.
Paper Pot Maker for Germinating Seeds
For the gardeners that enjoy germinating seeds in early spring, this two-piece wooden pot press is a sustainable gift that’s sure to impress. By wrapping the wooden dowel in paper and then pressing it into the base, your favorite gardener can make a 1.75-inch seed vessel that can be placed directly into the ground once it is ready to be transplanted. A paper pot maker is an eco-friendly tool that reduces the need for plastic pots and also encourages a more natural and sustainable gardening practice.
Crazy Keiki Cloning Paste for Orchids & Houseplants
This lanolin-based blend of the plant growth hormone cytokinin is the shortcut to new blooms that we didn’t know we needed! After an orchid has dropped its blooms, it can be difficult to encourage new blooms to grow. Applying Crazy Keiki Cloning Paste stimulates the growth of new blooms. Can also be applied on jades, bonsais, African violets, roses and geraniums.
Gardening Boots
This is the practical, yet thoughtful gift that your loved one will not expect. Offering protection and comfort, there is nothing better than a durable pair of boots for stomping around in the garden. This reliable footwear is a must have in any gardener’s wardrobe.
From durable gardening accessories to beautiful, unique plants to add to their collection, these thoughtful gifts will undoubtedly brighten their holiday season. A gardener’s joy is rooted in the earth. Any gifts that enhance their experience in the garden will always be appreciated. Our gift picks will be sure to impress the green-thumbed person in your life and help them nurture their passions!
