I always thought it was easy for my family and friends to select gifts for me because I am a gardener. A gardener always “needs” a particular plant or seeds; the latest gardening book; supplies like pruners, snips, and gloves; and all the accoutrements that exist in the gardening world. I thought having the word “gardener’ branded on my forehead meant everyone knew to give me gardening items for the holidays. But recently I learned that non-gardeners may be in a conundrum. They may be mystified – after all what is a secateur? What plant would do well and how many seeds should be bought?
In an effort to help these lost souls, I asked fellow gardeners for gift suggestions for gardeners. I could create my own list, but it would just end up being my wish list for myself.
Here are ideas from fellow gardeners across the country. I especially like Amy Martin’s suggestion of the Clever Fox Gardener’s Journal. I have not heard of this brand before and I know Amy speaks from experience, as she is a local landscape designer with many years of experience.
An accomplished speaker, writer, and radio and podcast host in Massachusetts, C.L. Fornari has published many gardening books. She has several gift suggestions including book recommendations. I have both Carol Michel’s books and Ellen Zachos’ Mythic Plants. Plus, I know Brent and Becky Heath and have ordered from their family-owned, Virginia-based bulb store. Speaking of Carol, earlier this year, she asked fellow garden writers what book impacted their lives, which I have linked here.
In her “Goddess Gardener’s Gift Guide for 2025,” California-based writer, author, speaker, and radio personality Cynthia Brian recommends both adult and children’s gardening books as well as tools. I also can endorse the CobraHead Weeder & Cultivator which I have. The sharp, pick-like end is very good at tearing up weeds.
Based in Colorado, Randy Schultz, well known gardener, writer, author, and founder of the Home, Garden, and Homestead website just published best gardening gifts for the holidays on the website. I especially liked the Changshou kumquat tree from Logee’s Plants which I could probably grow here if I brought it indoors in the winter. Logee’s Plants sells indoor tropical plants, including edible and unusual plants. I highly recommend visiting their website.
All of these are good suggestions. I am going to make a cup of hot cocoa and modify my list before I mail it to the North Pole. Happy Holidays!