16 Thoughtful Gifts That Every Gardener Will Love

Womanswork "Garden of Paradise" Arm Saver Glove

Gardening is a dirty, but rewarding job. Ask any gardener who has harvested potatoes, digging elbow-deep into the soil to see what's underneath, or tended to rose bushes with their pesky thorns. To protect their hands and forearms, gift them these colorful floral cotton twill and spandex blend gloves, which feature extra-long cuffs that minimize scratches, sunburns, and bug bites. The palms are made of synthetic leather, so they have more cushion (that's important if they're working with tools). They're durable and machine-washable—and when you buy a pair, you're supporting a woman-owned business, too. 

Terrain Cotton Crusher Hat

Every gardener's best friend is their sun hat—and while this one can be crushed, it can't be beat. Crafted from lightweight and breathable cotton, this hat can be packed in your giftee's garden bag—and bonus points for UPF 50 sun protection and an inner drawstring to make sure it stays put on breezy days.

The Gardens of Bunny Mellon

What better way to get a gardener through the winter months than a gorgeous book detailing the exquisite garden designs of Rachel “Bunny” Mellon? Responsible for the designs of gardens at her homes in New York, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Antigua, and Upperville, Virginia, Mellon was one of the nation's preeminent tastemakers and garden designers. She also designed gardens for some of her friends—including the Rose Garden and the East Garden at the White House, at the request of President Kennedy. (See a post on the Martha Blog about a visit to Mellon's estate.)

This book is a treasure trove of garden plans, sketches, and watercolors and also includes vintage photographs of her gardens—as well as interviews with Mellon herself.

Pottery Barn Foldable Gardening Seat With Tools and Detachable Tote

Many people find the act of gardening meditative and mentally rewarding—but this hobby also poses physical challenges. If they regularly experience backaches from leaning over to plant, water, or pull out weeds, they'll benefit from this low-to-the-ground seat. It allows them to reach every nook and cranny without straining their back and comes with five garden tools—from a trowel to a rake—and a storage tote. Your gardener friend will love how easy it is to fold and take to the next bed with one hand.

Uncommon Goods Gardener's Harvest Basket

With this pine and hardwood harvest basket, they can gather their bounty in style. For a sweet touch, you can personalize the basket—which was handmade in Maine—with up to two lines of text.

Vego Garden Modular Metal Raised Garden Bed Kit

There are many benefits to choosing a raised garden bed over planting herbs or vegetables directly into the ground. Not only does it allow a gardener to begin forming their garden earlier (since they don't need to wait for the ground to warm up), but it also offers better drainage and customizable soil. With this kit, gardeners can choose from six different configurations based on their space. It features a 17-inch height (ideal for root health!), and thanks to the steel substrate material, it will last for many growing seasons to come.

Sophie Conran Ultimate Garden Tool Set

Just as an artist needs brushes, a gardener needs high-quality tools—they make a big difference in their craft. This gorgeous set, which includes a weeder, twist cultivator, ergo hoe, rake, compost scoop, fork, trowel, and secateur, blends form and function with brass ferrules, steel heads, and beech wood handles—and was designed to fit comfortably in a woman's hands.

Barebones Waxed Canvas Gathering Bag

An afternoon of foraging and harvesting is a day well spent—at least, it is for gardeners. They can take this versatile, waxed canvas bag with them when they go to collect their green treasures. It's made of water- and weather-resistant waxed canvas with a removable watertight liner, so even a little rain won't stop their adventuring. 

Barebones Hori Hori Ultimate

An expert gardener knows that pulling a vegetable or herb out of the ground with force isn't healthy for the plants. Using a garden-specific knife or shears is the safer option. With that in mind, thrill them with this unique gift for gardeners inspired by a popular Japanese gardening necessity. Meaning "dig dig" in Japanese, a hori hori gives them more precision and control. This tool, complete with a rust-resistant doubled-edge and a durable walnut handle, is equal parts beautiful and durable and will quickly become a beloved piece in their collection. 

Goodee The Warley Fall

To thrive, plants need sunshine and frequent baths. Though many gardeners use a hose to shower their crops, they'll need a traditional watering can for patio or porch container plants. We love this galvanized and powder-coated option from Goodee that features a long spout and a robust spray. It comes with a non-drip brass rose, and you can interchange the spout to switch up the water flow. 

Handmade Gardener's Soap

There's one truth about gardeners—they get their hands dirty. So, what better gift to give than a bar or two of charming handmade hand soap? These bars are crafted in Maine and are redolent of peppermint and spearmint, and include French green clay, olive, coconut and palm oil.

MarissaKayApothecary Plantable Seed Cards With Envelopes

Handmade and illustrated with vintage-inspired botanicals, this stationery set is (wait for it!) seeded and plantable. Include one of these notes with another gift on our list, so the recipient can read your kind words, plant them, and watch as your letter turns into a small bed of wildflowers—or gift them the entire set, so they can share their favorite hobby with future pen pals.

Bentley Seed Co. Pollinator Mix Seed Packets

In addition to soil, sunshine, and water, plants require pollinators to thrive. Luckily, beautiful wildflowers are one of the best ways to attract insects and birds. This wildflower packet features a pretty, gift-worthy watercolor design—and results in a flower yield that covers up to 10 square feet of space. Your gardening friend should prepare a bed of loose soil, sprinkle the seeds, cover with dirt, and water until the seedlings are 6 inches tall. In a few short months, they'll notice more hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies in their backyard.

L.L. Bean Women's Rugged Wellies Slip-On

Fuzzy slippers sure are cozy for the indoors (and are a great gift for indoor gardeners!), but outdoor plant lovers need something water-resistant for marching around in the dirt. We love this pair of slip-on wellies that offer protection and traction from dewy grass, rain, and mud.

Price at time of publish: $89

Jamali Garden Vienna Clear Glass Urns

They'll better enjoy their cutting garden if you gift them these classic glass vases, which were handblown in Poland. They come in different sizes to accommodate all kinds of flowers and stem lengths.

Harlem Candle Co. Vintage Garden Luxury Candle

Eventually, the gardening season will come to a close, and the fall leaves will hit the ground. It might be a challenging transition for a gardener, who loves nothing more than to be outside. Help them capture some of the magic and nostalgia of the growing season by gifting them this candle, which features notes of rose, strawberry musk, birchwood, and more.