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My Christmas Garden Gift List

28 November, 2007 By Dee Nash

by Dee Nash
28 November, 20071 March, 2015Filed under:
  • Christmas

As an avid digger in the dirt, here’s what I would like to see under my tree, or yours for that matter, this year:

1. Soap and Glory bath products. Soap and GloryI don’t know about you, but when I come in from spreading manure, I don’t smell like a petunia. I want something that will scrub me clean and smell good at the same time. If a product can do its job while entertaining me with sassy British wit, so much the better. Also, they aren’t expensive. I found mine at my local Target store.

2. Pink Ribbon Elite Gardening Gloves. First, full disclosure: As a Garden Writers Association Symposium attendee, I was sent two pair of Bionic Gloves to try. Bionic Gardening GlovesThis was after I told their rep that I’d destroyed two pair of the original style because my fake fingernails poked through. (I was going to save my fake fingernail info for, if and when somebody sent me one of those surprising things about me memes. Oh well . . . .) Bionic gloves are fabulous because they ease hand strain from arthritis or from just pulling too many weeds. They are pricey at $39.95, but would make a great gift for men or women doing just about any sport or hobby. This particular model has reinforced fingertips and is pink for breast cancer awareness. I hope my MIL isn’t reading because she’s a survivor and is getting a pair for Christmas.

3. Spinning Composter. Spinning ComposterI have bins and bins of compost including two black ones that I’m supposed to be able to lift the doors and just gather the black gold. They don’t work because all of the new stuff (slimy and sometimes icky) falls down upon my hands. (Good thing I wear gloves.) I always have to turn the entire bin over to find my hard-earned garden magic. This little spinning guy should stop that. According to Gaiam, it “is made of 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and it produces up to 85 pounds of odorless, fertile compost in about a month.” I’d like to see that. Somebody buy it and let me know if it works.

4. Waterfall Rocks. I have a birdbath, but I’m not too thrilled with it because it doesn’t attract as many birds as I would like. It’s a fact that birds like moving water, and these little rocks are mini pumps which should operate in existing birdbaths.

5. Book Darts. Book DartsYou all know how much I love books, and when I’m working on a post or an article, or if I’m just reading for pleasure, I like to mark my place without resorting to highlighters. Book darts do the trick. You can place one right on the page, and it won’t even crease it very much. I buy mine at Bas Bleu, which calls itself the “champion of the odd little book.” You just gotta love that.

6. Garden Cart. garden-cart.jpgI’ve had a garden cart like this for the last fifteen years (at least.) It is one of the best tools in my garden, and I leave it outside rain or shine. When we first designed my raised beds, we made sure the paths were wide enough to fit this baby. You can order it from Gardeners Supply Company for $199.00.

7. Back to Books. 1001-books.jpgI just bought and devoured 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. I know, it’s not about gardening, but it is fascinating, and I’m sure there are some books in there with garden in the title.

8. Tub Trugs. Tub TrugsThese are just fun and in great, bright colors that can’t be lost between the flora and the fauna. Gardenscape Tools has lots of pretty, fun stuff that I would love to see under my tree or in my stocking, and they have a nice gift guide for gardeners too.

9. Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent. burts-bees.jpgIn my steamy climate, the best time to harvest is in the morning and evening, and guess who else is out harvesting those times of day . . . mosquitoes. Since I don’t like spraying poison on my body, I found this natural alternative. It really does work, although I have to reapply it often. You can find it at Burt’s Bees.

10. For the Gardener Who Has Everything. How about a gift from Heifer International? Personally, in keeping with the garden spirit, I think a hive of bees is in order. It can be done for $30.

I hope my wish list helps you discover new websites and lovely new things for your gardening friends; or if you want something, feel free to buy it yourself. Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones we give ourselves.

For some even more unique ideas, check out my gal pal, Robin’s Bumblebee Garden Blog. She has some great gift items. Robin, I love those chimney pots.

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  1. sweet girl says

    18 November, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    I loved all the gift ideas and I am a more seriously challenged gardener than your other friends and fellow garden bloggers. But, the 1001 Books….. makes you smarter just reading about the authors and their famous books. Some of the pictures gave me particular pleasure The Great Idea for Christmast

    Hi Sweet Girl, that is one cool book. You should go for it. Thanks for stopping by.~~Dee

  2. Dee says

    2 December, 2007 at 9:08 am

    Robin, you’re welcome. Loved your list too. We gave Heifer several times, but you’re right, my relatives really wanted traditional gifts too. But, hey, family, friends . . . feel free to buy some honeybees in my name!

    Debra, please take pictures of your garden after you’ve installed the limestone. We’d love to see it. xoxoxo back attcha!

    Aimee, I thought of you when I listed the book. We had so much fun looking through it. Many of the writers’ pics they chose looked weird. I wonder if the writers were just trying to look smart and mysterious.

    Mary Ann, I’ll have to get some tub trugs for myself. Didn’t think about their party aspect. I love, love, love my garden cart. It was worth every penny.

  3. Mary Ann says

    1 December, 2007 at 5:44 pm

    Hey there! I love those tub trugs……they work really well for chilling cold drinks in the summer, too. I have some of those book darts and they are the coolest. And I positively covet that garden cart. I have wanted one for years, hesitated to buy it cuz I couldn’t try it out. But, if you love it, that’s good enough for me! Can’t wait to get one.

  4. Aimee says

    1 December, 2007 at 3:19 pm

    I loved all the gift ideas and I am a more seriously challenged gardener than your other friends and fellow garden bloggers. But, the 1001 Books….. makes you smarter just reading about the authors and their famous books. Some of the pictures gave me particular pleasure, like Albert Camus’ wacky hair, especially after struggling through L’Etranger in college french.

  5. debra says

    29 November, 2007 at 10:04 am

    I want that little rock that bubbles water . . . very cool idea. But I want all your choices – you’ve done all the hard shopping work for me, Dee!
    Actually, I’ve asked for limestone ledgerock to use for edging my raised beds. A pallet of that will be a lovely sight under my tree! xoxodkp

  6. Robin (Bumblebee) says

    29 November, 2007 at 7:36 am

    Thanks for the mention of my Christmas gift ideas!

    I adore the whole Heifer Intl. concept. There are price ranges for everyone. I have contemplated giving all my gifts through them this year, although I don’t think some of my more traditional relatives would understand entirely.

    –Robin (Bumblebee)

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    28 December, 2007 at 5:07 pm

    […] as a focal point, it isn’t very effective in its stated purpose. As I posted earlier about potential Christmas gifts, bird baths are much more enticing to our winged friends if they have bubblers. I plan to add one […]

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