The 30 Best Gifts for Gardeners, No Matter Your Skill Level

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For the last few years, gardening has become one of my favorite hobbies. I love watching flowers I’ve planted fully bloom, and I love reaping the rewards of my harvest after pouring so much hard work into seeding, watering, weeding, and cultivating the garden. As such, whenever my birthday or holiday season comes around, it’s totally appropriate (and much appreciated) when I receive a practical gift to use while I garden.

If you have a fellow gardener in your life, whether they are a beginner or a master, see below for the best gifts for gardeners. These are items I’d love to have (or already own!) — from super-cute gloves to useful tools and supplies.

The 30 Best Gifts for Gardeners

Arm-Protecting Garden Gloves, Medium
$34

These pretty garden gloves are extra-long, allowing you to protect your arms as you dig through the dirt. What’s more, they're made of lightweight cotton and spandex so it's breathable and not restrictive. Plus the palms are made of faux leather so they're durable, too. 

$34 at Uncommon Goods
Williams Sonoma Gardening Apron
$70

Much like a kitchen apron, a gardening apron is a must-have to prevent messes (and dirt) from getting on your clothes while you garden. This Williams Sonoma one comes in a gorgeous green and famille rose patterned option, has shoulder pads and a crisscross design to prevent neck or back strain, and includes 12 pockets to hold your tools, seeds, and gloves.

$70 at Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma Ultimate Gardening Set with Tools, Accessories & Bag
$305

Alternatively, you could get the complete gardening set, which includes the pruner, angle weeder, soil scoop, tine fork, gardening bag, apron, and kneeler — all in one!

$305 at Williams Sonoma
Fiskars Hori Hori Gardening Knife
$24

Master gardeners swear by hori hori knives, a Japanese tool with a sharp blade and pointed tip, because they’re so multipurposeful and made of stainless steel, so they won’t rust. Plus, this one has depth measurements written on it for bulb planting. 

$24 at Home Depot
Cotton Crusher Hat
$40

A brimmed hat is a must to protect you from the sun. These cotton crusher hats from Anthropologie are super-affordable yet durable (just $40!) and come in six solid colors, from bright coral to earthy olive tones.

$40 at Anthropologie
Custom Hand-Painted Garden Sign
$28

This pretty garden sign is so personal; it’s hand-painted and can be in their favorite color, too! 

$28 at Etsy
Counterstand Set
$149

This stylish Counterstand Set from Lettuce Grow allows you to have a collection of fresh herbs and greens right on your kitchen counter. It’s perfect for small spaces, and the set includes three counterstands, an LED grow lamp, and three live plants. 

$149 at LettuceGrow
BLÅKRÅKA Plant stand
$60

What makes this plant stand so great? It’s made of a steel material and features decorative punched drop-shaped holes along the box, which can be lifted off to water, clean, or replant as you need. It can be used indoors or outdoors. 

$60 at IKEA
Set of 6 Porcelain Vegetable Garden Markers
$69

Plant stakes are essential, as they help you remember where you’ve planted things and create zones in your garden bed. These porcelain ones are so cute and come in a set of six.

$69 at Etsy
Official Gaggleville 23" Large White Goose
$44

I never stop smiling when I spot the porch goose in my garden (his name is goose-teau). They come in three sizes (desktop, baby, and large) and can be dressed up for whatever occasion, holiday, or season. Right now, it’s been raining a lot so mine has a rain coat on.

$44 at Amazon
Portable Plastic Gray Garden Cart
$48

This portable garden cart makes it easy to roll around garden tools and supplies. It can hold up to 15 gallons of stuff, such as fertilizer, extra pots, shovels, sheers, and pruners, and features an adjustable handle.

$48 at Home Depot
Custom Brass Garden Stake Sign
$59

Another beautiful garden sign, but this one is made of brass and perfect for small spaces.

$59 at Etsy
VATTENKRASSE Watering Can
$15

A chic watering can, like this ivory one with a gold handle from IKEA, is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. It looks so good that you can leave it out on display by your plants; plus, it’s only $15.

$15 at IKEA
EZ Self-Watering Herb Planter with Trellis Gen 2
$70

This herb planter features a self-watering system that makes it easier than ever to grow your own herbs in your home. It’s also compact enough to sit on a kitchen counter or shelf.

$70 at Vego Garden
Dynamo LED Grow Light
$70

When growing plants indoors, a grow light is needed to mimic natural sunlight. This adjustable LED one is perfectly sized for 10-inch-by-20-inch seed starting trays or house plants up to 9 inches tall.

$70 at Burpee
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears
$13

Pruning shears, like these ones, help you cut through stalky branches and prune delicate stems. It also has an ergonomic, non-slip handle to reduce hand fatigue. 

$13 at Amazon
FARMER'S DEFENSE Sun Hat
$43

This wide-brimmed sun hat provides UPF 50+ protection for your head and neck. The adjustable strap allows you to make it fit snug and not worry about it slipping off. I love the garden flower pattern! 

$43 at Amazon
Hanging Planter Set of 2 - Graphite
$50

Available in a set of two, these hanging sphere planters are made of a durable weather-resistant resin and feature a rattan-look texture. They’re perfect for hanging plants and flowers. You can easily drain it, too, with the adjustable drainage plug. 

$50 at Keter
17" Tall 9 In 1 Large Modular Metal Raised Garden Bed Kit
$180

One of Vego Garden’s best-selling products is the brand's 9-in-1 modular metal raised garden bed kits. With nine different layouts, three height choices, and six colorways available, this customer-favorite find is fully customizable to your space.

$180 at Vego Garden
17" Tall Modern 2' x 8' Metal Raised Garden Bed
$230

Want something more modern? Vego Garden's newest addition is a modern-style metal raised garden bed that’s available in three colors — estate green, earthy brown, and matte black — and five sizes.

$230 at Vego Garden
ÅKERBÄR Greenhouse
$45

This pretty greenhouse from IKEA is perfect for housing plants, herbs, and more inside or outside of the house. It comes in black (25 inch or 17 3/4 inch sizes) or white (7 3/4 inch size only).

$45 at IKEA
Handmade garden marker
$5

These vintage, handmade garden markers are perfect for sticking into potted herb plants. They're priced at just $6 a piece, so you could get a collection of them for rosemary, mint, thyme, basil, and any other common herbs they have.

$5 at Etsy
Kneeler Seat
$45

Gardening can be tough on your hands, knees, and back, which is why a kneeler seat makes for the perfect gift for gardeners. You can sit on the padded cushion as is or turn it upside-down and you have a padded kneeler with handles to help you down or up. 

$45 at Burpee
Block Print Canvas Bouquet Bag
$48

An exclusive collaboration between terrain and textile brand Lalaa Kanani, this block-printed canvas bag is perfect for carrying the cut flowers you’ve gathered into a bouquet from your garden. It comes in two gorgeous colors: lime or blue. 

$48 at Terrain
Pollination Palace 5 Compartment Wooden House for Bees, Butterflies, Ladybugs, & Insects
$30

A healthy garden will have an abundance of pollinators buzzing around, so why not provide a shelter for them? This multi-compartment wooden shelter is perfect for butterflies, ladybugs, bees, and other beneficial insects — allowing them some respite when needed.

$30 at Williams Sonoma
Chinoiserie Ceramic Planter with Tray Collection
$220

These gorgeous Chinoiserie ceramic planters are hand-painted and include a coordinating porcelain drip plate. They're also drilled with drainage holes. Get them a couple of small ones or the entire collection.

$220 at Williams Sonoma
Darwin 6x8 Potting Shed - Green
$1,730

For the gardener who seemingly has everything, plus the space for more, consider going all-out and getting them their own potting shed. It’ll serve as their private space for storage and seedlings. This garden shed greenhouse has a lockable door, is weather-resistant, and has windows, too.

$1,730 at Keter
Birdfy 2K Smart Bird Feeder with Camera Solar Powered, Premium Metal Design
$240$18025% off

This might seem super-out-of-left-field for some, but since I’ve taken up gardening, watching birds in my garden has slowly become something super-enjoyable. If the gardener in your life is the same, consider getting them a smart bird feeder that’s able to capture birds in their backyard. 

$180 at Amazon
Glass Hummingbird Feeder
$38

Speaking of birds, if they often get hummingbirds around their home, these super-classy glass hummingbird feeders would be a great addition to hang on branches.

$38 at Terrain
Burpee.com Gift Card
$25

Not sure what to get? You can’t go wrong with getting them a gift card to purchase their choice of seeds or pre-started plants. It could also be a great idea to give them a cute pot plus a gift card in it!

$25 at Burpee

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