Gardenista Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Stocking Stuffers for the Gardening-Obsessed, All Under $25 - Gardenista
For the gardener on your list who needs a little reminder that growing season is just around the corner (albeit a long, cold corner that will take four or five months to get around), here are 10 flora- and fauna-inspired stocking stuffers to cheer them up—all for under $25. We’re not sure what bog myrtle, abundant in the Scottish Highlands, smells like (the Internet tells us it’s “herbal,” “resinous,” “sweet” and “delightful”), but we’re intrigued—and certain that the plant-obsessed will be, too. This set of 12 square-cut colored pencils made in France shows birds on one side and trees on the other. The Birds & Trees Themed Color Artist Pencils set is $26 at Garrett Wade (yes, not under $25, but it was too good not to include). We love the pop of red elastic on these classic cotton Arm Covers from Niwaki that protect arms and wrists when gardening; $13. We’re big fans of Saipua, a studio that excels at both floral design and soapmaking. Their Cedarwood Bar Soap is their latest offering; $22 at Cedar & Hyde Mercantile. Candlestick Press in the UK publishes petite pamphlets illustrated by contemporary artists and written by both historical and contemporary poets on a range of topics—including gardening. Check out its Nature section for pamphlets that will delight the green thumb in your life; each comes with an envelope; £5.95. Use this Moroccan Palm Leaf Hand Broom to sweep away soil after re-potting—or simply display and admire; $18 at Bloomist. Made in Germany, these Glass Bird Clip Ornaments don’t hang from trees—they perch on them as they do in real life; from $14 at Nickey Kehoe. Gardenheir’s Nail Brush is made of FSC-certified beech wood and natural bristles; $18. We recently wrote about the Quiet Botanist (see Shopper’s Diary: Heavenly Scents and Forever Arrangements at The Quiet Botanist in Hudson, NY). An idea from our contributor Laura Fenton: An impermanent solution for those who love gardening and tattoos but are commitment-shy.