Gifts for Garden Lovers
If your list is long but your time is short, these ideas are for YOU! All these gift recommendations are based on my own experience and use.
For the Homesteaders
We all know someone who keeps chickens, has bees, or grows vegetables – check out the many useful and fun gifts that Stumpdust has to offer. Honey pots, garden tools and chicken ornaments are just a few of these handcrafted gifts turned from salvaged wood in our very own barn here in Duvall, WA. Yes, that’s right, the Stumpdust Santa is non other than my super-talented husband Andy. He has even agreed to offer friends of Le jardinet a special discount. Type the coupon code SANTA10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order of $75 or more. Coupon expires December 4th so don’t wait too long! (P.S. The chicken set shown above would also make a great "new baby" announcement….)
For Container Gardeners
Give the gift of inspiration and education; this popular online workshop is truly the gift that will keep on giving. With clear videos, downloadable handouts, and information packed slideshows this workshop has everything your friends and family will need to get them designing Pinterest-worthy container gardens every time. Check out the details, read the reviews and purchase here.
Ideal for those friends who live overseas as there are no shipping costs!
BONUS: use coupon code 5off at checkout get $5.00 off (expires 12/24/2018)
For the Garden Photographer
As digital cameras have become easier to use and less expensive, more and more gardeners have discovered the delight of taking high quality photos of their gardens to create cards, e-books, wall art, or simply to share with friends.
A tripod is an indispensable piece of camera kit, enabling you not only to avoid camera shake, but also to take superior low-light shots and frame up the scene in a more deliberate way. I LOVE my lightweight, super-portable MeFoto RoadTrip tripod. It fits easily into my carry-on or can be strapped to my camera back pack, is sturdy enough to manage my 18-135mm lens, is fully adjustable AND even converts quickly into a monopod for those scenarios when there isn’t room for a full tripod (think garden tours, narrow paths…). Lots of pretty colors too! Highly recommended and great value.
Taking all the photographs for my latest book involved traveling with two camera bodies, several lenses, remote shutter release cables, filters, SD cards, battery chargers, and more. I realized pretty quickly that I needed to keep everything with me as I was shooting – I couldn't go back for something I had left in the car or I'd miss "the" shot. While there are many fancy camera bags out there I have found this inexpensive camera backpack from Amazon ideal, It can quickly be reconfigured to take any combination of gear using the velcro separators and the wide padded straps make it comfortable to carry even when fully loaded through the largest of airports or gardens. Check it out
And finally the perfect stocking stuffer for garden photographers – a waterproof case for all the memory cards one needs! This is the one I use. Many photographers would use it to store 12 cards. I actually use it to store 6. I store unused cards on the yellow side then transfer them to the grey side as I fill them. BONUS TIP: make some paper inserts with a grid of 6 rectangles drawn on. Then write in each grid what is on that card e.g. "Chanticleer", "Grand Canyon". It makes it easier to sort things out when you're ready to download the images
For the Creative Gardener
Treat yourself to this fun, online course and make festive indoor containers for all your friends! Check out the video and get all the details here. And to help your budget stretch even further, the first 100 friends to use coupon code holidaypots at checkout will get 10%off
For Experienced & New Gardeners Alike
Perfect for every garden lover on your list, this book will teach you how to design with a foliage-first attitude. That immediately gives you a jump start to creating combinations that are lower maintenance, higher impact, longer lasting and truly beautiful. With ALL the reviews being 5 star, you know it's going to be good. New gardeners will gain confidence as they learn how these combinations were put together, while experienced gardeners will love the unique designs and discover new ideas to try. We are justifiably proud of this book and we'd love to share it with you. Check out Gardening with Foliage First here.
That's it – shopping complete! Time to put the kettle on and join me for a cup of tea and mince pie.
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