Holiday Gifts for Your Gardening Friends

by Ray Novitske, Fairfax Master Gardener
Selecting gifts for gardeners who seem to already have everything they need can be difficult during the holiday season. That is why every year we try to assemble some unique gift ideas that the gardeners on your shopping list may not already have.

Porcelain Veggie Garden Markers
These stylish markers identify your vegetable locations. They are made of durable porcelain, so they are weather-safe and can be reused year after year. The carved labels and colored images are fired into the material so they will not wash off and can be left in the garden throughout the winter.
$11.50 each
Etsy

Book Flower Vase
This book-like design adds a literary touch to your workspace, making it both a functional flower vase and a sophisticated piece of decor. The high-quality transparent acrylic vase measures about 6 inches by 8 inches (15 by 20 cm) high, with about the width of a 1.5 inch book (4 cm).
$7.99
Amazon.com

Glow in the Dark Pebbles
One inch diameter (3 cm) pebbles glow green, aqua and blue to complement your outdoor landscape at night. They are made of a marble and aluminate composite in natural shapes to resemble stones. White during the day, they come alive at night to help identify walkways or add an elegant touch to your garden.
$52.52
Etsy

Leaf Funnel
You try to put your raked leaves and sticks into a disposal bag and are having trouble stuffing them into it. This simple funnel is placed in the bag to keep it stiff and open for you to deposit your refuse into it. Then it can slide out while your bag remains full.
$60.00
The Leaf Funnel

Plant Lovers Embroidered Hat
Use this embroidered baseball cap made of durable breathable cotton. The adjustable head strap provides an adjustment for different sizes. It’s ideal for casual trips to the garden, or anywhere in public to protect your head and add some humor and personality to your garden attire.
$23.00
Etsy

Hedgehog Watering Can
This small-sized watering can is made of powder-coated metal and holds 9 cups of water. Water pours from the sculptured hedgehog’s nose when fully filled, adding a little whimsy and a smile to your everyday garden tools. Measures slightly over 10 inches (25 cm) by 9 inches by 9 inches (22 by 22 cm).
$50.00
Uncommon Goods

Matching Gloves and Garden Tote Bag
The tote bag contains 8 pockets with gloves and bag made of washable summer-weight cotton polyester with a touch of spandex for flexibility. The gloves have reinforced thumb and pointer finger, and a draw string to cutoff at the arm. Their longer cuffs also protect arms from light scratches, bites and sun exposure.
$67.20
Etsy

Rain Drum
This titanium alloy decorative drum sits outside in the garden and produces a soothing musical meditation. The notes are played as a drop of rain falls onto any of the 8 tongues. It arrives with drumsticks and instruction book to allow a musical tune to be played when not raining. It is available in several sizes and colors.
$18.99
Amazon.com