These Gift Ideas for Gardeners are a Good Thyme

Do you smell that? Fresh soil and new healthy, thriving plants are growing from your garden. The sun is high in the sky and summer rain comes and goes feeding your plants so they can reach their full potential. It’s the season for gardening and there is plenty to do so your garden can flourish with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. But having the right tools for that garden is key to its success.

That’s why we thought there should be a gift guide for gardeners out there so you can get your loved one(s) exactly what they need for the season. With so many products out there, it can get a bit overwhelming on what to buy- especially if you aren’t sure where to start. Today we’re going to be breaking down some of the best gift ideas for gardeners so their passion project grows to its fullest height.

A super easy and useful gift to get someone, especially someone that’s always popping in and out of their local gardening store, is a gift card for said store. Specifically a GiftYa gift card. GiftYa is an online vendor of eGift cards to hundreds of businesses. They’ve got gift cards to restaurants, famous retailers, online stores and subscription services, spas, hotels, and of course, department stores with plenty of gardening equipment to buy. You can customize the GiftYa gift card by adding a photo, video, gift message, and/or gift wrap, along with changing the price to be exactly how much you want to send the recipient (up to $250). 

Learn more about GiftYa here and speaking of, here’s the first gift on our list today…

A Lowe’s Gift Card

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Lowe’s is just one of the many department-retail stores in the country that specializes in all things home improvement. They’ve got a myriad of tools, equipment, and appliances to help make all of your DIY projects become a reality- including, of course, gardening. Lowe’s has everything you need from kink-free hoses and lawn sprinklers, to organic raised bed soil, fertilizer, mulch, weed and incest killer, patio stones, and fullly-built greenhouses.

You’ll be able to make your dream garden come true with a few trips to your local Lowe’s store. And if you’re thinking of working on anything else in your home you’ll be happy to see that Lowe’s also has state of the art appliances like fridges, lawn mowers, drills, lighting, ceiling fans, paint of every color, wood, and plenty more. 

You can Purchase a GiftYa Gift Card to Lowe’s here!

As the garden has a lot of different roots in different places, so does the range of gifts you can get. There’s so many to choose from so we’ve put them all together in one mix-matched list:

The Hori Hori Weeding Knife

• Any seasoned gardener knows the name “Hori Hori” – it is a Japanese knife that is best compared to a long thin trowel. You’ll find that either one side or both sides are serrated and it can be used to weed and dig up deep roots/long grass from your garden. It’s a very popular tool and The Original Hori Hori Namibagata Japanese Stainless Steel Weeding Knife from Nisaku is currently on sale for $14.99 on Amazon (normally priced at $26.00).

A Fruits and Vegetables Basket

• When you’re gardening you’re bound to plant a plentiful amount of both fruits and vegetables. And when the time is right and they are ready to be picked you’ll have to put them in something to take back to your kitchen so you can wash them off. The Maine Garden Hod is a cute gardening basket that comes in two sizes: 8 quart and 16 quart. The 8 quart is $55.99 and the 16 quart is $64.99, both of which are available on Amazon.

Protective Arm Sleeves

• When the Spring season comes and weeds are in full blossom, there is a lot of de-weeding to be done in your garden to get it primed for your seeds to grow. But as any gardener knows, your arms end up quite a bit scratched up from those thorny vines. And if you have roses growing? You’re bound to get a few nicks on you by the season's end. Luckily there are inventions to help with that like these Dragonfly Garden Sleeves:

A Hand Massager

• Speaking of protecting your arms from scratches, another thing that should be protected is muscle strain especially in your hands. With garden comes a lot of time pulling, planting, and using your hands for various activities- that can lead to some soreness and if you are someone that deals with chronic pain and/or arthritis then the Snail Hand Massager with Heat from Amazon on sale for $59.99 (normally priced at $75.99). This hand massager provides compression, optional vibration, and heat to relieve and soothe any pain you might have or to prevent it in the morning. A definite must-have for anyone with hand aches that love gardening. 

A Garden Tote Bag

• If you’ve got a big garden or happen to leave tools in the middle of your yard and forget to go grab them as you pack up for the day it can be frustrating going back and forth trying to find everything for your next garden day. Luckily Gardener’s Supply Company has their Gardener’s Puddle-Proof Tote:

The Gardener’s Puddle-Proof Tote comes in two colors: khaki green and teal. There are plenty of pockets both inside and outside the tote to keep your tools, gloves, seeds, and anything else you need for your gardening. Its rubber bottom keeps everything water-proof which is great especially when you’re watering your plants and puddles can form quickly! It retails for $59.99 on the Gardener's Supply Store website.

A Portable Neck Fan

• With the summer heat at its peak right now, gardening in the hot sun can get, well, hot. And sometimes that heat becomes too much too fast and you have to skip a perfectly good gardening day which is a total bummer. However this Portable Neck Fan rests gently around your neck blowing cool air on you for hours- meaning you can be out in the sun and not overheat. It is battery powered and comes with batteries so it’s an easy installation, and it has different speeds so if you need some extra air you can adjust or if a cloud comes through you can lower the intensity to save battery life. The Portable Neck Fan is on sale for $25.49 (normally priced at $39.99) at Amazon.

Gardening Gloves

Obviously we can’t have a gift guide for gardeners and not mention gardening gloves. You use them a lot when you’re gardening and they can get worn out pretty quickly if you don’t have the right pair or you get something that isn’t sustainable. There are plenty of gardening gloves out there, some which are best for light work and others that are better for more heavy-duty pulls. Here are a few of our favorites:

• For lightweight use we have the COOLJOB 2 Pairs Breathable Gardening Gloves which feature a soft moldable material that fits nice and snug on your hands. They are listed at $12.99 on Amazon and keep your hands dry while you wear them which is great as no one wants sweaty hands.
• For “everyday” use we have the Stone Breaker “Gardner” gloves for $22.49 which are made to fit like a glove (hah)- these are meant to be worn for your simple everyday gardening tasks.
• For heavy-duty use we have Barebones’ Leepa Garden Glove for $17.99 which are perfect for long heavy work in your garden. These hold up well and are completely vegan which is a big plus! It’s said to have “durable canvas, vegan suede, & cotton and reinforcement panels & elastic knitted wrist,” which will keep up with the most stubborn weeds and thorns.

Garden Kneeler

• Any gardener knows that being on your knees on the rough ground all day is not fun, especially if you have knee and back problems. Having a “garden kneeler” is key to keeping your knees cushioned and preventing an early afternoon when the weather is right and there’s still more to do in the garden. The SUPER DEAL Newest Folded Garden Kneeler and Seat with Free Tool Pouches is gonna be your new best friend:

The SUPER DEAL Newest Folded Garden Kneeler and Seat with Free Tool Pouches is on sale for $18.99 on Amazon (normally priced at $20.99). This kneeler is elevated, unlike some kneelers that are just pads you put on the ground, this keeps your clothes stain and dirt free along with a helpful bar up top to provide assistance getting up and down off the ground. It’s sturdy so there’s no need to worry about it falling over due to a sudden wind gust or accidentally nudging it while you're moving around your garden. Plus it has pouches so you can keep your “on-the-go” tools with you as you move from spot to spot.

A Gardening “Starter” Pack

• Now not everyone is an experienced gardener with all the tools already at their disposal. There are plenty of first-time gardeners wanting to get into the hobby and don’t know where to start. This Garden Tool Set for $37.99 on Amazon is the perfect starter pack for anyone’s gardening journey.

The Garden Tool Set comes with one trowel, one transplanter, one weeder, one hand rake, one straight/curved runner, one folding saw, one weeding knife, one set of gardening gloves, one storage tote bag, and one gift box. It makes for a great well-rounded gift for a gardener that’s just starting out and doesn't yet have all the tools a seasoned professional has.

A Funny Novelty Mug

As much as we love having new gardening tools as a gift, getting a gift that stays in the home and not where all the dirt is, is a pretty nice gift too. And this Funny Mug from Amazon on sale for $16.99 (normally priced at $21.99) makes for a great kitchen addition, especially if you’re a coffee or tea drinker:

The Funny Mug looks like your classic garden pot and has the saying “never. enough. plants.” inscribed on it which is how every gardener feels. It also comes with a cute stirrer spoon which is in the shape of a shovel- how adorable is that?

A Sun Hat

When you’re out gardening there’s a really good chance that it’s sunny out as that is prime gardening weather. And with the sun comes the need for sun protection like sunscreen and sun hats. Sun hats can be used to shade your face and neck from the harsh sun beams while you’re out in your garden. 

This Sun Hat with Neck Flap from Amazon for $9.99 comes in a wide range of colors as you can see from the image and is a wide-brim hat that keeps you both protected from the sun and cool from those ever-present rays. It’s also breathable and not hot on your head which is especially nice when the temperatures are higher than the average summer day.

We hope you say aloe to a few or more of these gift ideas for gardeners. There are plenty of useful tools to have as you begin to remake your garden into the one you’ve always dreamt of.