Gifts for plant lovers
For the person whose home is slowly becoming a jungle.
Plant people fall into two camps — indoor houseplant collectors and outdoor gardeners — and the gifts overlap less than you’d think. When unsure, accessories and tools beat buying a living thing they may not want.
For the houseplant collector
- A statement plant in a great pot — a mature specimen they’ve been eyeing beats a tiny seedling.
- Beautiful planters or a plant stand. They have the plants; they always need somewhere nicer to put them.
- A self-watering insert or a moisture meter for the worrier.
For the gardener
- Quality secateurs or a hori-hori knife. Proper tools they’ll use every season.
- Good gloves and a kneeler. Unglamorous, deeply appreciated.
- Seeds, bulbs, or a fruit tree — a gift that keeps growing.
Nice extras
- A grow light for the dark-winter months (very welcome this far north).
- A plant subscription — a new plant or cutting each month.
- A botanical garden membership or a workshop in propagation or bonsai.
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