All gardeners can appreciate a gift that is thoughtful and useful. From newbies to gardening veterans, we have a gift that any gardener will love. Check out our favourite holiday gifts for gardeners, and consider adding a few to your holiday shopping list.
Growing food indoors requires ample light.
Indoor Growing Systems
At this time of year, most gardeners are itching to get outside and start planting. If your recipient has to wait out a few more months of frozen ground, consider gifting them an indoor growing system. In a small space, the indoor lighting systems will grow grow micro-greens, herbs, lettuce, even houseplants. They are also perfect for starting seedlings in the spring. The SunBlaster Mini Greenhouse Kit is a great starter kit, while the Growlight Garden is better suited to the committed indoor grower. Consider pairing with microgreens and gifting it as a kit.
Mason bee homes provide a hands-on education experience.
Mason Bee Homes
It’s no secret that we love pollinators at West Coast Seeds. Bountiful pollinators means bountiful harvests! Welcome mason bees into your garden with a dedicated mason bee home. The bee viewing home, new for 2018, features a clear panel to view the bees hard at work. Kids and adults alike will love peering into the lifecycle of these beneficial insects.
Linda Gilkenson’s book is a classic for coastal gardeners.
Books
In the cold winter months, gardeners love to retreat to books and seed catalogues for their garden planning. Help them with their planning by gifting a gardening book. They’ll go into the new season with new knowledge under their belt.
Choose between a plastic or metal lid.
Sprouting Jar
Stick a bow on it and call it a day; this is the easiest gift to give. Whether your loved one lives on 20 acres or lives in a shoebox apartment downtown, anyone can grow their own sprouts with this kit. We’ve packed four of our most popular sprouting seeds in the jar, so your recipient can explore all the flavours sprouts have to offer.
Gaia All Purpose Blend 4-4-4 Organic Fertilizer combines nine nutrients from high-quality sources.
Gaia 4-4-4 Fertilizer
Is fertilizer an unconventional gift? Sure. But this fertilizer is so great, the gardeners in your life won’t mind. It is THE best fertilizer we have found. It’s suitable for practically any garden, and we’ve seen great results from its use. It’s a staff and customer favourite. The sampler makes a great stocking stuffer!
Gift Cards
Not sure what the gardener in your life is looking for? West Coast Seeds Gift Cards for gardeners are a great way to give without all the pressure. The recipient can choose their own items, or use the gift to offset the cost of seeds, garden tools, books, or just the cost of shipping.