Gifts for a Friend Who Really, Really Wants to Get Into Plants

Recent research shows that more and more young people are interested in horticulture. And why not! There is something deeply wholesome about bringing the natural world into our daily routines, whether it be plants dotting our living rooms, making a permanent home on our windowsills, or a row of tiny pots on our balconies growing the herbs we add to our meals.

This gift guide is for your budding urban nurturer as much as it is for the ones with farmstead dreams. Perfect for your green-fingered loved ones, we’ve curated a list that you can browse through and find the perfect present. Poison Ivy would approve of any of these! 

A must-have repotting kit

Too cold to keep the plants outside? Too little outdoor space? Too little sunlight coming through the windows? Supplement your plants with this grow light—a perfect gift. 

A gardening tool set for beginners

Gift your friends whose thumbs are just starting to go green this beginner’s bundle of gardening tools.

A tiny garden 

Terrarium

Get your nature-loving pals this terrarium in a recycled glass bowl for them to boost the greenery around their space.

A self-watering planter for a basic gift with a fun twist

This super cool planter allows you to water your plants from below, just like in nature.

A soil moisture meter for the ones trying to figure out the plant-growing game  

This soil moisture meter measures PH, moisture and light levels and can give your friends a head start in their plant growing aspirations.

For the ones who are always short on time

Give your green fingered pals who lead busy lives an easy to care for plant like this snake plant. 

For the horticulturists who want to bring their skills to the kitchen 

A great gift for those who want to harvest basil from their window sill and add it to the pot on their stove, this starter kit comes with all the essential tools needed to start a herb garden from your very own kitchen.

A fun little extra that's very low-maintenance

Toss these plantable greeting cards in with a gift for your friend and remind them to plant it! Watch your written love for them grow into wildflowers.

Plant markers to keep your garden in check

For the gardeners who need some help keeping track of where—and what—they planted, these plant markers are the perfect tool.

For the ones looking to invite bees into their garden 

It’s no secret that bees help gardens flourish! Gifting a friend this bee hotel is a fun way to help their plants thrive.

A seed spacing template for beginners looking to master their craft

This template is perfect to sow seeds with a level of precision that beginners are trying to get to—a perfect gift for those starting their gardening journey.

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