We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping The Best Gift Ideas of 2024 Gift Ideas by Interest The 30 Best Gifts for Gardeners of 2024 Help take their hobby to the next level with the best tools, planters, books, and more. By Amanda Prahl Amanda Prahl Amanda Prahl is a freelance writer who has been writing about home, culture, and lifestyle topics since 2016. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 10, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Reviews FAQs Take Our Word for It Photo: Real Simple / David Hattan No matter the season, gardeners are always hard at work thinking about their next outdoor project. While many gardeners may already have their tried-and-true favorite tools, there’s plenty that they might not think to get themselves—which is where you can come in with a gift they’ll love. The best gifts for gardeners include everything like high-quality gardening essentials, decor, protective gear, and fun additions or upgrades. Whether you’re shopping for an experienced gardener who seems to have everything already, or your loved one is just starting a garden for the first time, we’ve got you covered with gift recommendations for any and every gardener. We also spoke with Mayla Greiner, expert gardener and founder of the kitchen garden company Le Potager, for even more tips on finding the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. The Garden Journal PHOTO: Amazon $13 at Amazon Gardening can take a lot of time and effort, especially larger or more complex gardens. Gift a gardener with The Garden Journal, Planner and Log Book, full of helpful charts and forms to organize every observation and detail about their garden. With highly-specific charts that can be mixed-and-matched, this planner is ideal for the gardener who wants to keep track of their latest projects. Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Hand Cream PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $20 $14 at Amazon The Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Hand Cream is a classic for a reason. Made with botanical ingredients like shea butter and macadamia nut oil, it’s fantastic for restoring your hands after they’ve been working hard in the garden. It also has a natural, clean scent that isn’t too heavy or sweet. Moon Kitty Wide Brim UV Protection Hat PHOTO: Amazon $15 at Amazon Gardeners who live in notoriously sunny climates will especially love this Moon Kitty UV protection hat. A wide brim and long neck flap ensure maximum protection from harmful UV rays. It’s also waterproof, has an adjustable drawstring, and comes in several colors, so it’s easy to pick a hat that matches each gardener’s preferences and personality. Opinel Stainless Steel Mushroom Knife PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $34 $27 at Amazon $34 at REI Whether you’re foraging for mushrooms or harvesting veggies in your garden, the Opinel No. 08 Stainless Steel Mushroom Knife has you covered. The durable French beechwood handle ensures you have a firm, safe grip, while the curved stainless blade cuts smoothly, then tucks away for safekeeping. There’s even a brush on the end of the handle to remove dirt and dust! Felco F-2 One-Hand Pruning Shear PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $74 $63 at Amazon $63 at Home Depot $85 at Macy's Every gardener needs a trusty pair of pruning shears! You can’t go wrong with these Felco F-2 Pruning Shears, which pair a non-slip grip with sturdy stainless steel blades. A wire-cutting notch and a sap groove make it even easier to use these shears for any gardening needs, then keep them clean to use for years to come. Picnic Time Garden Seat & Tool Kit PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $97 $60 at Amazon $80 at Target $129 at Pottery Barn Gardening can take its toll, so this Picnic Time Garden Seat & Tool Kit can be a real life-saver (or, at least, knee-saver). Not only does it have a sturdy and comfortable stool to sit on while you work, but it doubles as a handy tote, ready to go with five common garden tools (spade, trowel, weeder, cultivator, hand rake, and hand shovel) already included. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $33 $19 at Amazon $30 at Barnesandnoble.com For gardeners who are particularly interested in growing beautiful blooms, we recommend Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai. Benzakein’s Floret Farms is a renowned flower farm, and this book shares her tips and tricks for cultivating your own garden, along with advice on using the flowers you grow for homemade arrangements and decor. Whitehall Products Song Bird Personalized Garden Sign PHOTO: Birch Lane $60 at Amazon $53 at Wayfair View on Birchlane.com The gardener in your life works hard to keep their garden looking beautiful, so highlight their efforts with this Whitehall Products Song Bird Personalized Garden Sign. With an elegant bird-and-vines design and a customizable nameplate in four antique-looking finishes, it’ll make any garden feel like someplace special—which, of course, it is! thinksport Clear Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen PHOTO: Amazon $13 at Amazon $16 at Target Anyone spending considerable time outside gardening needs a reliable sunscreen. The thinksport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is both natural and powerful, containing a zinc oxide base that provides broad-spectrum, long-lasting sun protection. It’s also great for sensitive skin, as it’s free of the most common cosmetic chemicals. Womanswork Heirloom Garden Arm Saver Gloves PHOTO: Terrain Orig. $38 $31 at Amazon $42 at Shopterrain.com $42 at Anthropologie These sturdy, extra-long Womanswork Heirloom Garden Arm Saver Gloves combine fashion and function. Made with reinforced synthetic leather in a “gauntlet” style, they cover partway up the arms to better protect against thorns, twigs, bugs, and other potential garden hazards. Plus, they’re made by a woman-owned small business right in the USA—and the floral print is super cute, too! Signs by Shay Herb Garden Label Set PHOTO: Etsy $35 at Etsy Herb labels come highly recommended by Greiner, as they’re always items every gardener could use more of. This set of nine stakes can be customized for more than just herb names, and you can choose between swirling cursive or slim-line print fonts. It’s a great way to help keep a garden organized, while going beyond the basic gifts. Grenebo 9-Piece Gardening Tools Set PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $42 $33 at Amazon If your recipient is just getting into gardening, you can’t go wrong with a well-organized tool kit like this Grenebo 9-Piece Gardening Tools Set. Every tool is made from durable and rust-free stainless steel, along with grip-friendly wood handles. They’re all stored neatly in a cute, floral-patterned tote with pockets for keeping tools separate during storage or transport. Gardener's Supply Company Garden Kneeler and Portable Stool PHOTO: Amazon $70 at Amazon View on Gardeners.com Kneeling in the garden can take its toll. To help alleviate this, the Gardener’s Supply Company Garden Kneeler and Portable Stool features an extra-thick kneeling pad that provides softness and support for the knees, while the stainless steel frame makes it easier to get up afterwards. You can also flip it over to turn it into a stool. Artifact Garden Apron in Wax Canvas PHOTO: Artifact View on Artifactbags.com Every gardener probably has a basic apron, but if you want to splurge on a gift for your favorite gardener, you might consider this high-quality, handmade waxed canvas apron. It’s made from water-repellent waxed cotton canvas, so it’s easy to clean after a morning in the garden, and the multiple pockets make it easy to carry around all the tools necessary to keep the garden growing strong. Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel Compost Bin PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $35 $25 at Amazon $40 at Walmart If the gardener you’re shopping for likes to use compost to enhance their garden, the Utopia Kitchen Compost Bin is a great choice! A variety of exterior finishes allow it to blend right in on their countertops, and it can fit up to 5 liters of kitchen scraps for composting. To keep their kitchen fresh while being environmentally friendly, it also features charcoal filters for odor control. Salvage Garden Custom Sun Hat PHOTO: Etsy $40 at Etsy While a hat may feel like a common gift, it’s truly appreciated by many gardeners, as it allows them to spend time working outside any time of year without having to worry about sunburn, glare, or excess heat. To help this type of present stand out, this wide-brimmed lets you select a personalized name or design for a unique touch. The Original Muck Boot Company Muckster II Mid Boot PHOTO: The Original Muck Boot Company Orig. $110 $90 at Amazon $105 at Zappos View on Muckbootcompany.com For the serious gardener in your life, treat them to The Original Muck Boot Company Muckster II Mid Boot. These aren’t just any gardening boots—they’re durable, waterproof, and highly versatile. Best of all, the calves can be folded down to turn full-length boots into booties, so a single pair of boots can remain comfortable in both cooler and warmer weather. Gardener’s Supply Company Self-Watering Galvanized Seed Starting Tray PHOTO: Gardener's Supply Company View on Gardeners.com Many gardeners prefer to start their seasons by planting seedlings in a more controlled environment, then transferring them to the larger garden. This self-watering tray from Gardener’s Supply Company makes it extra-easy, with 24 removable seedling cells and a wire grid in the base for providing steady, even water to the newly-growing roots. Garden & Guild Gardener's Scrub Bar PHOTO: Garden & Guild View on Gardenandguild.com A long day in the garden can leave any gardener’s hands a mess. This small-batch Garden & Guild scrub bar features natural, gentle abrasives like pumice and poppy, plus basil and spearmint to soothe and to keep the bugs away. Gardeners can use the bar before going out in the garden to help ward off pests, then afterwards to clean, scrub, and refresh! The Side Gardener PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $40 $25 at Amazon For the gardener who focuses on growing produce, The Side Gardener by Rosie Daykin is a great gift. Not only does it feature some stunning photography (pretty enough to make it a lovely coffee table book), but it includes plenty of ideas and recipes for turning your gardener’s harvest into delicious, memorable meals. Open Seed Vault Heirloom Vegetable Variety Seed Pack PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $43 $25 at Amazon If you know someone who wants to get started on a kitchen garden, give them a head start with this Open Seed Vault seed starter kit. The variety pack features heirloom seeds for 32 common fruits, vegetables, and beans. It’s a great way to start a garden, whether your giftee is just learning the ropes or they’re an experienced gardener looking to expand into produce. Muse Garden Hummingbird Feeder PHOTO: Amazon $26 at Amazon Treat the gardener in your life to this beautiful blown-glass hummingbird feeder from Muse Garden. It comes in 10 different colors and patterns, is designed to be leak- and rust-proof, and is easy to fill and hang anywhere in your garden. Grainer also mentions that hummingbirds are very territorial, so having hummingbirds in your yard can help keep other birds away that may get into your garden. Bergs Potter Copenhagen Pot PHOTO: GRDN View on Grdnbklyn.com Treat the gardener in your life to one (or more) of these beautiful, handcrafted pots. Handmade by master potters in Tuscany, Bergs pottery is known worldwide for its durability and detail, like the Victorian-inspired trim on this pot. They come in a wide range of sizes (and prices), so there’s something for everyone. Terrain Dyer’s Garden Seed Collection PHOTO: Terrain View on Shopterrain.com If you know a gardener who loves to sit back and enjoy the beauty of the vibrant plants they’ve grown, this carefully-curated seed collection from Terrain makes a thoughtful and pretty gift. A collection of five seed packets features a variety of plants that, when grown, are known for their bright colors and incredible natural beauty. Brajttt Plant Watering Globes PHOTO: Amazon $26 at Amazon These Brajttt colorful glass watering bulbs come in handy for when your favorite gardener is out of town, especially for small and indoor plants. The bulbs can be filled with water and inserted into the soil where they’ll slowly and steadily release just the right amount of water over the course of several days. GooingTop LED Grow Light PHOTO: Amazon Orig. $35 $26 at Amazon $20 at Walmart If your plant-loving friends are just dipping their toes in with some indoor plants, they’ll love these handy GooingTop LED Grow Lights. Dimmable to five different levels, these lights are designed to give exactly the amount of light that individual plants need, even for people who live in a location without much sunlight or have plants in rooms that don’t get enough natural light. Gardener’s Supply Company Galvanized Seed Saver Kit PHOTO: Gardener's Supply Company View on Gardeners.com Whether they purchase seeds from their favorite sources, or they like to save their own seeds, gardeners of all stripes will appreciate this Gardener’s Supply Company seed sorter. It’s made from galvanized steel to keep out the moisture, and it comes with envelopes and dividers to store seeds and keep them well-organized until the time comes around for planting. RCS Gifts Glass Wireless Analog Traditional 7-in Rain-Gauge PHOTO: Lowe's $50 at Lowe's $53 at QVC Serious gardeners will love a rain gauge to help them keep track of the rainfall in their garden. This RCS Gifts outdoor gauge features an easy-to-read glass gauge tube that goes up to 7 inches. A swirling cast iron design, including a colored glass bulb and a cast iron dragonfly, makes this gauge a pretty addition to the garden, rather than looking industrial and out-of-place. IMIKEYA Paper Pot Maker PHOTO: Amazon $12 at Amazon For the gardener with an interest in sustainability, the IMIKEYA wooden paper pot maker is a great option. The simple wood tool allows gardeners to take discarded newspaper or wrapping paper and mold it into pots for seedlings, which can then be transferred into a larger garden once they’re ready to thrive outside. GardenBasix Elongated Self Watering Planter PHOTO: Amazon $25 at Amazon A self-watering planter box is an especially welcome gift for a beginner gardener or one with limited space to work with. This GardenBasix planter box features a self-watering feature and a clearly visible water indicator, so it’s easy to know when to add water. Even a single planter can be a perfect gift for an indoor or porch mini-garden, and it’s a great way to add a little greenery without committing to a large garden. Questions You Might Ask What are practical gifts to get for a gardener? Greiner recommends sticking to the utilitarian basics if practicality is on your mind. “A new garden tool set, tool bag, great pair of garden gloves, kneeling pad, or straw hat can all make great practical gardening gifts,” she says. Additionally, things that need frequent replacing like herb labels or sunscreen also make for worthwhile yet practical gifts. What gifts can you get for the gardener who has everything? If you want to go beyond the basics, Greiner suggests getting a little more personal. “My all-time favorite gift to give is a personalized straw hat,” she says. “Another gift idea would be a garden journal—something that is a bit more organized than just a gridded composition book." What are good gifts for a beginner gardener? Aside from “getting started” gifts like a basic tool kit, Greiner suggests gifts that focus on the actual growing part of gardening. “It depends on how much you would like to spend,” she says. “What comes to my mind first is a small self watering raised bed/planter. If you are looking for something that is a bit more inexpensive I would put together a small galvanized pot with a bag of soil and some seeds.” Take Our Word for It This article was written by Amanda Prahl, a contributing writer for Real Simple with over five years of writing lifestyle content. To find the best gifts for gardeners, she considered factors such as gift type, utility, price range, and customer reviews. For further expert gifting advice, she also spoke with gardening expert Mayla Greiner, founder of kitchen garden company Le Potager.