Garden Decor
It’s just as much fun decorating outside as it is inside! Lots of choices and styles to choose from when creating a unique garden paradise.
Join The Great Backyard Bird Count Starting Tomorrow
February 11, 2010 by JH
Filed under Birds & Butterflies, Price, Unique Ideas
It’s back! Whether young or old, veteran or newbie birdwatcher, you can participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count starting tomorrow, February 12, through Monday, February 15. Now you don’t have to commit to the entire four days! You can participate any amount of time you want – even as little as 15 minutes.
Last year’s count was wonderfully successful. More than 11.5 million birds were counted! That’s a bunch of birds!
Northern Mockingbird
The information provided by volunteer birdwatchers during the Great Backyard Bird Count is very helpful to scientists. Not only would it be extremely difficult for them to come up…
Show Your Love With A Heart Wreath From The Garden
January 21, 2010 by JH
Filed under Garden Decor, Less than $75.00
Since the heart is the universal symbol for love, heart wreaths made of dried flowers and herbs are great gardening gifts for the flower lovers on your list.
I have several dried flower wreaths that I’ve used through the years. They’re long lasting and I love the variety of flowers that can be dried and combined to complement any room in the house or say a welcoming “hello” on the front door. It’s not unusual for me to select flower wreaths made of plants or flowers I love but don’t get to grow myself.
Lavender Heart Wreath
Wind and Weather offers a great selection of beautiful dried flower…
Don’t Miss Jackson & Perkins Last Minute Sales On Gardening Gifts
December 11, 2009 by JH
Filed under Garden Decor, Hot Deals, Less than $75.00, Plants
Jackson & Perkins is offering some great last minute sales on Christmas gardening gifts but don’t tarry long because they won’t last! Click here, order now and save!
Birds & Blooms Decorated Spruce Tree
Free shipping on some items is extended through Midnight tonight - that’s TONIGHT! So get busy now!
Save 14% – 30% on pre-decorated live trees. Just fluff the branches and plug in the lights – ready to display as soon as they arrive! Choose from Feathered Friends, Garden Winterland, Angels of Peace, Country Christmas, and Birds & Blooms decorations.
Save 50% on garden decor gifts.
These won’t last so don’t wait a minute! …
My #1 Gardening Gift Idea Makes Tipsy Pots Look Like They’re Floating!
November 30, 2009 by JH
Filed under Less than $75.00, Pots & Planters, Unique Ideas
You’ll swear it’s magic! I’m no magician but here’s a picture of my floating flower pots on my deck this summer. They’re really fun and easy to make, and the gardener on your list is going to LOVE it! This metal plant stand is my #1 gardening gift recommendation for 2009.
Several years ago I bought metal plant stands at a garden show for my mother, my sister, and me. I’ve learned since then that some people call them tippy or tipsy pots. But we call them drunken pots or crazy pots in our family!
Every year we have so much fun designing and comparing our drunken pots. They’re always show stoppers and many people…
Gardening Gifts Under $20 Say Fun And Functional
November 30, 2009 by JH
Filed under Birds & Butterflies, Less than $75.00, Unique Ideas
Just click and choose. It’s really that easy. Gardener’s Supply has compiled a list of more than 110 great gardening gifts under $20 that will please any gardener on your list. Still need some help? Here are a few ideas that will boost your gift giving and stretch your dollars for Christmas!
Mini Globe Feeders
Get three times the bang for your buck with sets like these Mini Globe Feeders or the Suet Spiral Feeders. Divide either bird feeders set and make three gardening friends happy when they receive a globe or suet feeder.
The Edible Bird Feeder Kit is fun for the kids or grand kids during the holiday break and each kit…
Need Gifts For Bird Lovers On Your List? Under $50?
November 16, 2009 by JH
Filed under $75.00 - $200.00, Birds & Butterflies, Less than $75.00, Tips
Buying a hobby related present is sure to be a hit with anyone on your list and finding great gifts for bird lovers is no different. But there are so many choices! Anything you need to feed, bathe, or house any wild bird passing through the neighborhood! So, I’ve selected a few of my favorites to help you save time in your search.
Less Than $50
Basket Wreath: The Large Woodland Basket is not only a storehouse of seeds and nesting materials for the birds, but it also looks great hanging on an outside door!
Puzzle: This 500-piece Wings Of Nature puzzle features…
The Perfect Dog Lover Gift Sits And Stays In The Garden
November 3, 2009 by JH
Filed under $75.00 - $200.00, Garden Decor, Less than $75.00, Sculpture, Tips
I hear that some dogs create havoc in the garden with their digging and their running and their messes (not my precious, Millie!). But I have found the perfect dog lover gift for the gardener on your list. In fact, you can choose from four different styles that don’t dig, don’t run, and don’t make a mess! They just add to the garden decor. More great gardening gifts!
Resin Lawn Sculptures
These beautiful lawn sculptures are cast in a strong marble and resin material that is very resistant to outside weather conditions. I think a life-like dog sculpture like this one is great on a front porch, deck, or patio,…
Buy An American Flag For Patriotic Gardening Gift
October 30, 2009 by JH
Filed under $75.00 - $200.00, Garden Decor, Greater Than $200.00, Less than $75.00, Unique Ideas
Remember that Veteran’s Day is only a couple weeks away on November 11. Here’s a unique gardening gift idea for you. Buy an American flag to honor anyone with military service or has a family member with military service. What a great way to honor and show your appreciation as well as giving them a way to display their patriotism.
Carrot-Top, a full service American flag company for almost 30 years, has many different sizes, materials, and flag accessories from which you can select your perfect gift. And you can probably find any flag accessory you need – indoor or outdoor flagpoles for residential or…
Scarecrow Gets A Little Personal In My Garden
October 8, 2009 by JH
Filed under Garden Decor, Price, Unique Ideas
Fall is my favorite time to decorate inside the house as well as outdoor garden decorations. I love the colors, the smells, and the chill in the air. But this special scarecrow is just a bit personal. And it’s one of the favorite gardening gifts I’ve ever received.
You see, she’s wearing one of my old dresses from kindergarten – long, long ago (NO, the bloomers aren’t mine)! This scarecrow was a gift from one of our dear backyard neighbors in our hometown. Dr. Jayne Meadows is not only a good friend, she’s a wonderfully talented artist, potter, sculptor, illustrator, and on and on and on!
Several years…
American Flag Display OK In Your Lawn Or Garden?
September 18, 2009 by JH
Filed under $75.00 - $200.00, Garden Decor, Greater Than $200.00, Less than $75.00
Absolutely! More and more people are choosing to include an American flag display in their lawn and garden decor as demonstration of their love and devotion to our country. And what a unique gift idea!
An element of pride is involved for those who display an American flag as well as some responsibility in following proper flag etiquette. Honestly, I’ve always heard some basic rules about displaying a flag like it’s supposed to be lit at night and an American flag is never supposed to touch the ground. But since I wasn’t sure about the specific guidelines, I decided to do a little research…
