Gardening is more than a hobby; it’s a way of life. This holiday season, show your favorite gardener some love with thoughtful gifts that enhance their green space while embracing innovation and sustainability. Here’s our handpicked list of unique and practical gift ideas tailored to modern gardening enthusiasts.
Fresh and Unique Gift Ideas for 2024
1. Smart Garden Monitors 🌡️
Help gardeners take the guesswork out of plant care with a smart garden sensor. These devices track soil moisture, light levels, and temperature, sending updates straight to their phone. Perfect for gardeners who love incorporating tech into their craft.
2. Gardening Workshop Vouchers 🧑🌾
Gift the experience of learning with a local gardening workshop. From sustainable gardening techniques to floral design, these classes are ideal for hobbyists looking to grow their skills.
Blue Grass has stores in Red Deer and Calgary and offer workshops. Learn more here.
3. Upcycled Planters and Pots 🌿
Celebrate creativity and sustainability with planters made from repurposed materials like reclaimed wood, metal, or vintage items. They add character to any garden while reducing waste.
Pictured is the County Cooperage Wood Round Whiskey Barrel Planter. Available at Canadian Tire, it “is an authentic Canadian Whisky Barrel designed to add a rustic vintage charm to your surroundings. Constructed from solid 1″ thick oak wood, it can withstand Canada’s varying seasons. This environmentally responsible recycled product is perfect for weddings, home décor, DIY projects and rain barrels.”
Learn more about this product here.
4. Solar-Powered Garden Lights 🌞
Eco-friendly solar lights are a stunning addition to any outdoor space. Choose designs that double as art pieces, such as lanterns, string lights, or illuminated sculptures.
5. Compost Tumblers ♻️
Encourage waste reduction with an easy-to-use compost tumbler. It speeds up the composting process and fits neatly into even small outdoor spaces
The one pictured is available at The Home Depot.
Learn more about this product here.
6. Vertical Garden Kits 🌸
For those with limited space, vertical gardening kits bring plants to balconies, patios, or small yards. They’re great for growing herbs, flowers, or even strawberries.
Check out this vertical planter from Blue Grass here.
7. Gardening Subscription Services 📦
Delight them year-round with a subscription to a gardening box filled with seasonal seeds, tools, and expert tips. Each delivery brings new inspiration and projects.
8. DIY Bird Feeder or Bee House Kits 🐦🐝
Support biodiversity with kits that let them create their own bird feeders or bee houses. These are fun, family-friendly gifts that also benefit the environment.
Pictured is a birdfeeder “Constructed from up to 90% post-consumer recycled plastic, this feeder promotes sustainability while feeding your feathered friends. The feeder, with a sturdy screwed-together construction, can hold up to 1.8 kg of mixed seed and 2 suet cakes. Featuring a slide-up roof for easy filling, it is a practical addition to any garden.” Available at Canadian Tire.
Learn more about this product here.
9. Squirrel Resistant Feeder
“Squirrels are a constant source of annoyance to those kind souls trying to care for hungry birds. Most feeders cannot foil squirrels effectively. This feeder is an exception.” (Lee Valley)
Check out Lee Valley’s Squirrel Resistant Feeder here.
10. Eco-Friendly Plant Care Products 🌱
Gift a bundle of eco-friendly gardening products like organic fertilizers, natural seed starters, and more for sustainable soil enrichment. Shop EarthSmart Solutions products here. EarthSmart Solutions is a sister company to Earth Smart Property Solutions and is located in Okotoks. Order online 24/7 and support a local Canadian company.
11. Moisture Sensor
Do you know someone who has problems over-watering their plants? Then get them a Moisture Sensor. The one pictured is from Lee Valley. “Left in the soil, the probe continuously checks the moisture content, alerting you to low levels with a blinking red LED. As the soil dries, the rate of blinking increases to indicate urgency.”
Learn more about this product here.
12. Vegepod Container Gardens
“A vegepod planter will help you get a head start on the growing season, combining a protective mesh cover with a PVC frost cover to create a microclimate for your plants. Vegepod also features a self-watering system, ensuring plants stay watered during dry weather or while you’re away.” (Lee Valley)
Learn more about this product here.
13. Hydroponics – AeroGarden
This product is from Canadian Tire. “The AeroGarden Harvest’s compact shape has a super easy control panel with touch-sensitive, illuminated buttons that remind you when to add water or plant food. The built-in 15-hour light cycle is just the right amount of “sun” for healthy growth across all plant types. You’ll use less water and your plants will grow faster than traditional gardening, getting everything they need from the water and plant food in your AeroGarden.”
Learn more about this product here.
14. Chia Gnome
Who doesn’t love a novelty gift for Christmas? Available at Canadian Tire, the “Chia Gnome is a decorative planter that you watch grow into a cute gnome’s beard. Chia Planters are easy to do, and fun to grow, and grow a full coat in 1-2 weeks.”
Learn more about this product here.
15. Give The Gift Of Your Time 💪
Give the gift of your time. Help with pulling weeds, cutting the grass, shoveling snow, seasonal clean-ups and more. You could do so many hours per week, per month, or per year, depending on your time availability. Think about what they would appreciate most.
16. Lawn Care Gift Certificate 🏡
If health or mobility issues prevents a friend or family member from shoveling their sidewalk in the winter or caring for their lawn throughout the season, then consider securing a professional service provider to do it for them. This will save their body from the strain of these tasks and give them more time to do the things they enjoy.
Earth Smart Property Solutions would be happy to help with lawn fertilizer and weed control, aerating, spring and fall clean-ups, mowing and snow removal services. Learn more about our services here. Please call your local office to inquire about purchasing a gift certificate for any of our services.
Please consider supporting local this holiday season to benefit our local economy, small businesses and the people they employ.
For more gift ideas, check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Green-Thumbed Joy: 12 Christmas Gift Ideas for Seasoned Gardeners.
Give the Gift of Joy and Sustainability 🌟
This holiday season, consider gifts that inspire creativity, promote sustainability, and foster a deeper connection with nature. Whether it’s a smart gadget, an unforgettable experience, or a sustainable product, your thoughtful present will surely be appreciated by the gardener in your life.
From all of us at Earth Smart Property Solutions, we wish you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and plenty of green moments.
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