Gardener Gift Ideas and Tips

For the gardener who wants to get better organized, consider this labeler. This handy device keeps track of a multitude of information, including plant names, sowing dates and seed suppliers. Letters, numbers and symbols can be reproduced in several different sizes. The stick-on labels are durable but are also easy to remove if needed.
$49.95, plus shipping, Kinsman Co., available at HGTV Marketplace.

For a stocking stuffer, include a package or two of zinc label holders, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes. From $11.95, plus shipping, Kinsman Co.

There are countless uses for the colorful Trug Tubs. Pack one or two with other gardening goodies, and the lucky recipient will love the packaging. The bendable carriers are made from 100% recycled polyethylene, which is used to make tires. Originally made in Spain for harvesting fruit, these trugs are great for carrying hand tools, soil, plants and weeds. The low-splash design and sturdy handles make them ideal for transporting and pouring liquids. Use as a gift basket for other holiday items. Sizes range from small (6.6 gallons) to large (14.5 gallons).
$10.95-$18.95, plus shipping, available at Kinsman.

Specialty bags go a long way towards making yard cleanup easier. This collapsible English garden bag carries leaves, grass clippings, mulch or branches. The lightweight nylon bag with reinforced handles is easy to drag or carry around the yard and folds flat for easy storage.
$18.95, plus shipping, Always Brilliant, available at HGTV Marketplace.

This pop-open tip bag is great for hauling leaves and clippings. It even doubles as a laundry bag. The water-resistant polyester bag comes with a sturdy shoulder strap and collapses to three inches high for storage. Small size holds 10 gallons, while the largest holds up to 30 gallons.
$19.00-$29.00, plus shipping, Smith and Hawken, available at HGTV Marketplace.

A recent trend in gardening is "going green." What better way to get started than to recycle your kitchen waste. This compost crock offers an attractive and convenient way to gather food scraps right on the kitchen counter. A charcoal filter in the lid traps odors. The crock holds up to a gallon of refuse.
$29.95, plus shipping, Gardener's Supply, available at HGTV Marketplace.

For a novel stocking stuffer, include a roll of biodegradable liner bags that make taking out the kitchen waste a snap.
100 bags/$19.95, plus shipping, available at HGTV Marketplace.

Live indoor plants are always a hit with gardeners, especially during the cold winter months. Amaryllis are prized for their ease of growing and showy flowers. This sampler makes a decorative accent for the table. The large, premium quality bulbs produce up to four blooms per stalk. The deep crimson flowers last for a month or more.
$39.95, plus shipping, Jackson & Perkins, available at HGTV Marketplace.

Also new this year is Burpee's Picotee amaryllis and gaultheria in a black ceramic planter. The delicate groundcover provides a perfect complement to the pale-peach flowers. The bulb is pre-planted in peat moss in a black pot. Makes a great decoration for that special dinner party.
$39.95, plus shipping, Burpee, available at HGTV Marketplace.