Dig In! Christmas Gifts for the Gardener on your list

Santa is making his list and checking it twice. And so are many of his helpers. Digging for that perfect gift for the gardener on their list.

The good news is gardeners are easy to buy for! Why? We are always setting tools down, getting distracted and forgetting where we put them! The other reason, there is a ton of easy to find, inexpensive gifts that make us happy.

First off, tools are always appreciated, and even though some gardeners carry a personal preference of brands and style, they always can use an extra. So don't be discouraged, there are generic options that will please even the fussiest gardener. 

On the tool list:

 

Pruners are a must have. For small hands, Fiskars petite bypass pruner are a reasonably priced option, costing around $20 at Home Depot. Another popular pruner are ones make by Felco. The Anvil Pruner is a good choice for $45.( Both of these are available at Meijer, Walmart and other big box stores.)

To carry things around:

Wheel barrows, collapsible utility carts, as well as solid light weight carts are a must have in the yard or garden. Prices vary on brands but most collapsible carts start at $65. A more affordable, but less portable option, is the Suncast plastic garden cart starting at $27. at Walmart.

A handy little helper, I found this year was the rubber handled baskets. These can be found at local retailers, as well as at Dow Gardens Gift Store in Midland. Passes for entrance to the gardens are also available for purchase and a great idea that gives all season long! Annual passes are just $10 and available at their online store.

Gloves:

Gardeners always need gloves. My personal favorite this year are made by Atlas. They fit your hand snuggly and grip weeds easily. Since I wear a small, it posed a bit of a search, as they tend to be hard to find locally. But I tracked down a bundle of four pairs for under $20. on Amazon.com

Still everyone can use gloves,and as you can see, at the Dow Gardens Gift Shop, there are a wide range available in styles and colors to suite anyone.

For the reader on your list, books on gardening are always welcome. Try something unusual such as gardening with fragrance, or a specific color or maybe, a subscription to a gardening magazine. 

Of course, gift cards to anywhere with a garden center are always appreciated! As are seeds, potting soil, 

a unusual vase, or pot, and even hand lotion. 

While many hard to find items are available online, lets not to forget to shop at local business for some unusual finds!