Stuck for gardening gift ideas for mom? In this buying guide, I’m going to be sharing some of my favourite quirky gardening gifts ideas for mom (and the other gardeners in your life), to help you out this Mother’s Day, Christmas or anytime in between!
Just as no two gardens are alike, neither are two gardeners. So when it comes to shopping for the green-fingered friends in your life it can be quite a challenge! In saying this, there are so many fun and unique gardening gifts available these days, you might be surprised at what you can find.
Perhaps the person you’re shopping for isn’t quite a gardener yet but you’re looking to encourage them to start somewhere. A thoughtful garden-related gift may be just what they need to get them excited about the prospect of growing their first crop! Or, if you’re a practical person, why not help them create their first vegetable garden like I did in this garden transformation for a busy mom?
In this guide, I thought it would be fun to demonstrate that there are a lot of great gardening gifts out there to inspire budding gardeners (beyond the cliche garden trowel and token gift vouchers and gift baskets).
So without any further ado, here are my top gardening gift ideas for mom:
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Best Gardening Gift Ideas For Mom:
1. Personalised Notebook
SomethingForKeepsAU | etsy.com
A stunning journal for recording and planning gardening activities and experiments.
This beautiful handmade leather journal features a flawlessly laser engraved bee design on the cover with the option of adding up to four more engravings!
2. Hori Hori Knife
subpod.com
For the gardener that has everything, this is one gardening tool they might not yet have! The Japanese invented this multi-tool to dig, cut, saw roots and even measure distances. Complete with a leather pouch and sharpening rod. The ultimate in gardening accessories!
3. DIY Seedling Pots
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For the eco-friendly gardener, these DIY gardening pot makers are a sustainable and practical gift. Create seedlings pots out of recycled newspaper that can be planted straight in the ground. Really easy to use, (they say 3yrs olds can do it) the kids will love to help too!
4. Alpaca Planters
MyPrettyLittlePots | etsy.com
These alpaca ceramic planters make the cutest wee gifts. Perfect for growing succulents, cacti or air plants. They will add a spot of charm to any household with the added benefits of being easy to grow and requiring very little watering!
5. Indoor Herb Kit
My Garden Provisions | etsy.com
I love this gift as it’s a fun way to encourage beginner gardeners to start growing their own food. The kit has everything they need to grow their own organic indoor herbs. 100% eco-friendly and complete with bamboo pots & markers, heirloom seeds, instructions & recipes.
6. Brass Mister
uncommongoods.com
For the indoor plant enthusiast, these dainty brass misters are a must-have! Made from brass they’re surprisingly sturdy and look attractive sitting alongside indoor plant pots (doubling as a reminder to water them!)
7. Garden Stamp
PinkPueblo2 | etsy.com
If you’re looking for that personal touch, it doesn’t get much more personalised than this! Proudly leave your mark on fresh produce or canned goods with a handmade customised stamp – perfect for granny’s preserves or for the budding garden enthusiast.
8. Metal Birds
LakelandSteel | etsy.com
Now here’s a feathered friend who will stick around no matter the season. Each work of art has been designed by New Zealand artist Phil Walters. It’s cut from sturdy corten steel that naturally rusts over time to give each piece that weathered charm.
9. Growlight Frame
uncommongoods.com
Create a genuine living work of art! This unique growlight frame will keep houseplants thriving, even when there’s not much natural light.
Utilise for herbs above the kitchen counter or as a show stopping focal piece in a hallway or living room. This gift is sure to wow!
10. Bee Hotel
amazon.com
Join the buzz about bees with this Bee BnB! Pollinators are vital for the garden so what better way to encourage them to hang around? Native bees are solitary & the destruction of their native habitat is making it harder to survive, with a number of species already endangered.
11. Garden Basket
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I’ve always been a sucker for a good garden trug, and this one has its added quirks. The mesh enables produce to be washed easily so dirt doesn’t need to be carted inside. This sturdy basket also doubles as a tool caddy or can be used to collect wood for the fire.
12. Birth Month Flower Kit
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What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday or mother’s day! All the elements are included for this beautiful garden – seeds, a glass bottle to grow them in, the soil-less growing medium & info about what the flower symbolizes. Once the garden has finished blooming, the garden becomes a vase! A gift that will last longer than a bouquet of flowers!
13. Bird Art
GardenMetalArt | etsy.com
Designed to WOW! This stunning wall art can be displayed either inside or outside. Hand crafted out of metal, this art is just begging for compliments!
14. Bird Feeder
uncommongoods.com
What better way to welcome the wildlife into your garden than with a garden cafe! This unique, hand-blown glass bird feeder looks stunning in the garden. As the sun hits it, the light reflects its brilliant colours! Handmade in Canada by artist Stephen Kitras.
15. Compost Caddy
subpod.com
This vintage inspired compost caddy is a stylish yet practical gift for mom. Made from high quality, easy-to-clean stainless steel. Available in four different colors including sea foam green. This durable caddy will suit any kitchen and help Mom on her composting journey.
Gardening Gift Ideas For Mom – Sorted!
Hopefully, these ideas have helped cross some items off your list (or perhaps added some to your own wish list!). For customer service details, delivery (in some cases free delivery!) and to view details about each product, click through via the SHOP NOW buttons for each product.
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About the Author
Elle Reed is a passionate gardener and advocate for teaching beginner gardeners how to grow their own food. Elle’s mission is to inspire and empower people to get back to basics, grow their own produce, and embrace a sustainable lifestyle. “Whether it’s a few herb pots in an apartment, a potager or a full garden plot, we can all ‘start somewhere’ to grow our own food, and in doing so, provide healthier food for ourselves and those we love”.
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