Garden Holiday Gift Ideas 2021

By Ray Novitske, Fairfax Master Gardener
Serious gardeners already have many tools and equipment they need and want. This makes the gardener a difficult person to buy a gift for. We want to present our annual list of holiday gift ideas for the gardener who seems to have everything.

Farmers Sleeves
Gardeners get their arms scratched when pulling weeds, trimming shrubs and harvesting raspberries and strawberries. Protect those arms with farmers sleeves. These polyester-blend sleeves remove moisture and keep your arms smooth while providing protection from UV.
$ 18.39
> Sleeves at Farmers Defense

Garden Dibble Bulb Planter
Used to poke perfect holes in soil for planting seeds or bulbs, these old world tools are handmade from oak and finished in clear polyurethane. Markings indicate planting depth. Push into the soil and drop in a seed or bulb in the resulting hole.
$ 18.00
> Dibble at Zhills Artisans on Etsy

Old Man in the Tree
Put a face to your favorite tree. This decorative sculpture and others like it are placed on a tree to give it some character and whimsey. The metal is sculptured like bark but with facial features. Use for different occasions and holidays to entertain guests.
$ 15.99
> Sculpture at PureZoneA on Amazon

Sun Protection Shirt
This Safari shirt for both men and women is made from lightweight UV absorbing fabric that protects you from harmful ultraviolet sunlight to a 100+ SPF. The UV protection lasts with easy care. A mesh insert wicks away perspiration and promotes airflow.
$ 94.95
> Mens Shirt at Sun Protections
> Womens Shirt at Sun Protections

LED Light Flower Pot
This plastic plant container contains LED lights to allow it to glow during your night activities. Made of polyethylene, this looks like translucent white during daytime while it is charging the battery, and at night lights up for up to 10 hours.
$ 49.59
> Lighted Flower Pot at Borui Technologies on Amazon

Harvest Happy Hour
You can grow your cocktails in your garden with this collection of herbs. Lavender, basil, mint and lemon balm are some of the tasty treats you can use in your alcoholic concoctions.
$ 12.00
> Herb Seeds at Uncommon Goods

Bauhaus Bird Feeder
If your wildlife and backyard birds prefer modern design, look into this stylish stainless steel and porcelain bird feeder. Providing a roof over their heads as they feast in inclement weather, it also functions as a bird bathroom where birds can splash around in summer weather.
$ 289.00
> Bird Feeder at Birdhouse Chick