Give From Your Garden, Then Help Them Start Theirs
Gardeners rarely need much encouragement to show off the bounty of their efforts, and the holidays come with many opportunities to showcase your garden’s pleasures. Take a look at a few of the best ideas for creating beautiful gifts from your garden:
Herb-infused jellies and jams: Create a gift from your garden that will have your loved ones looking for any excuse to eat a muffin or piece of toast. Keep in mind that when you give herb-infused jellies and jams, there’s no reason to commit to an entirely homemade product. Buy your favorite brand of local jam and infuse it with your herbs. Your friends will love it.
Decorated candles: Press dried flowers, ferns or leaves from your garden into a holiday-scented candle by softening the wax just a bit. Candle making can be a messy, expensive project, but you can start with store-bought candles and let your plants offer the special touches.
Herb-infused olive oil: A flavored olive oil is a real treat for cooks, and even more so if the herbs come from the garden of a friend or family member. The effects only last about two months, so encourage the recipient not to save it for a special occasion, but instead, use it to warm up their best recipes in the winter months.
Potpourri and sachets: The smell of dried flowers is a welcome change in the chilly winter season. Add different combinations of flowers to a netted bag for a drawer or place in a keepsake bowl to be displayed on a table. Even young girls love to receive a beautiful sachet to keep in a drawer, so make one for all the ladies in your life, both young and old.
Plant cutting party favors: When it’s your turn to host, place plant cuttings in mini pots and then decorate the pots with the names of your guests. Your party favors will be the talk of the event; a plant cutting is such an unexpected gift during the holidays. Use potpourri, evergreen trimmings or pinecones from your garden to add a centerpiece to your garden-themed table.
Help them get started: Choose a creative gift to help a friend or family member get their own garden planned for spring. High-quality plant markers are a great idea, because while seeds or gardening tools may be expected, plant markers lend a bit of pride to gardening success.
Get started with your holiday shopping at Kincaid Plant Markers. Choose a set to give to a friend with their plant cutting gift, or choose your own for a little holiday treat for yourself. Our plant markers are made for a lifetime of gardening, because they’ll never rust or become corroded. Take a look at our selection and choose the perfect gift!
