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Great gardening gift ideas for any budget.
Use Seed Planting To Hop Out Of Hibernation
February 17, 2010 by JH
Filed under Indoor, Less than $75.00, Plants
As my almost 5 year old great niece would say, only 31 more moons until the first day of spring! Not soon enough for me after this brutal winter. Getting a head start with seed planting is sure to improve my mood, save me money this spring, and help me get ready for a super growing season. But now, my fingers need to feel the dirt!
Of course, you can wait until later and buy full flats of flowers or vegetables from your nursery or garden center but if you’re looking to trim your budget or you’re looking for a greater variety, consider starting…
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…
Save on Valentine’s Day Roses and Flowers With Same Day Delivery
February 10, 2010 by JH
Filed under Less than $75.00, Plants
You’re not going to believe these prices on beautiful Valentine’s Day roses and flowers! There isn’t much time left so place your order NOW before you forget it!
You may want to send roses or a special florist designed mixed bouquet to your sweetheart.
Either way, you SAVE BIG!
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Click here to save $10 off a Valentine’s mixed bouquet – starting at $29.99!
Don’t delay … get it done now!
Gardening Boots Keep You Warm and Dry In Style
February 8, 2010 by JH
Filed under $75.00 - $200.00, Gardening Clothes
All the snow we’ve received this winter means one thing for sure this spring … mud, and lots of it! Good gardening boots to keep feet warm and mud-free will be on every gardener’s wish list!
Now don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the snow and rain providing much needed winter moisture for our gardens and we’re sure to see the pay off come spring. It certainly beats dragging the hose back out and giving my thirsty perennials a drink.
But when warmer temperatures do eventually appear, we’ll need to get out there and start cleaning off the beds and getting ready to plant. It’s sure gonna be…
Roll Out The Veggies and Herbs With An Easy Garden Mat
February 8, 2010 by JH
Filed under Less than $75.00, Plants, Unique Ideas
For those of us who love gardening, it’s no trouble to dig a new gardening spot for vegetables, prep the soil, buy the right seeds, and plant each row evenly and correctly. Doesn’t that sound like fun? Not for everyone! How about just rolling out a pre-planted garden mat?
These unique gardening gifts are perfect for anyone that wants fresh veggies and herbs without much work. Great gift ideas for new homeowners, beginning gardeners, or small space gardens. What a fun project for kids to lay out a pre-planted seed mat and grow their own garden this summer.
Easy Garden Mat Kits
The kits comes with everything needed to start…
Monogrammed Garden Gloves and Totes Show Off For Valentine’s Day
February 4, 2010 by JH
Filed under $75.00 - $200.00, Less than $75.00, Tools, Unique Ideas
These gardening gifts are sure to make your gardening sweetheart feel special. After all, who else has their own monogrammed garden gloves and garden tote?
You know, gardening gloves are standard equipment for gardeners. Their hands are always digging around in the dirt, fertilizer, mulch, rocks, and unfortunately, pulling weeds. Without gloves, your nails get messed up, your hands get scraped .. it’s just not a pretty sight. And these monogrammed garden gloves are so pretty and comfortable, it’s not a chore to keep them on.
Made of soft brown suede with cotton canvas cuffs, these gloves are both stylish and practical. …
Pioneer Woman Cooks Is A Great Gift … I Know!
February 3, 2010 by JH
Filed under Less than $75.00, Unique Ideas
OK, the Pioneer Woman Cooks (Recipes From An Accidental Country Girl) may not be a true, died in the wool, gardening gift, but you need to know about it anyway. Author Ree Drummond has written a beautiful book, sharing her wonderful love story about a city girl gone country when she followed her Marlboro Man to a cattle ranch in Oklahoma.
And, of course, the book is filled with deliciously delightful recipes. Wait, maybe her recipe for Huevos Hyacinth does qualify this book as a gardening gift (even though Hyacinth is really a girlfriend of hers!).
My good friend, Claudia, sent me…
Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs Brings A Hint Of Spring To Indoor Gardens
February 2, 2010 by JH
Filed under Jill's Thoughts, Price, Tips
If your long range weather forecast is like ours, you better bundle up and plan on another 15-20″ of snow before spring arrives. Time to start forcing hyacinth bulbs and creating a beautiful spring-like garden indoors!
When you get hyacinths to bloom indoors before their normal bloom time it’s called “forcing” the bulbs to grow. They really are so easy and they make wonderful gifts.
You know how anxious people are to see the first jolt of spring color after a long, grey, cold winter! (Especially if Phil sees his shadow today!) You’re sure to see smiles when you give hyacinth bulbs and vases as hostess gifts, or birthday gifts, or even Valentine’s Day…
Go Back To Sleep Daffodils!
January 26, 2010 by JH
Filed under Jill's Thoughts, Price
Look what I found peeking out as the snow melted this week. Just a couple of warm days and these daffodils think it’s time to wake up! But single digit temps predicted this weekend may suddenly send them back to sleepy time!
It’s not uncommon for daffodils and even tulips to be tricked into showing themselves during warmer days in early or mid-March around here. And I usually don’t even worry about them because warmer Spring days are just around the corner by then.
But January is too early! We still have the whole month of February to get through! I guess the 24″ of…
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…
