There’s nothing like working in the garden at the cottage—it’s virtually impossible to get any closer to nature. If you’ve got an enthusiastic gardener in your life, here are some great gift ideas to get garden season started.
Design & DIY
8 great gifts for cottage gardeners
Wine bottle plant nanny
One of the challenges of gardening at the cottage is leaving your plants alone during the week. When it’s hot, tender plants can get really dry, really quick. Keep them at consistent moisture level with these handy plant nannies. Just fill a wine bottle (or any long-necked glass bottle) with water, upend it into the plant nanny, and enjoy lush greenery all summer. More info: www.amazon.ca
Gardener’s tool belt
Gardeners need a lot of tools, but they need to use both hands. This adjustable tool belt allows your favourite green thumb to use their hands for gardening, but keep their tools close by. More info: www.mkrittenhouse.com
Vertical garden planter
Whether you’ve got limited space, an impossible-to-plant garden (thank you, Canadian Shield granite) or a deck that needs brightening up, these nifty planters will help you fit maximum colour and visual interest into a small space. You can stack these pots up to five high, giving you 15 pots worth of flowery inspiration. More info: www.leevalley.com
Bird deterrents
Just hang these shiny metal discs in your fruit trees, and birds will think twice about nibbling your peaches, apples, berries or pears. Light enough to flutter in the breeze, the painting on these shiny bird deterrents resembles a predator’s eye, spooking even the hungriest avians. More info: www.leevalley.com
Ten-year gardener’s journal
Gardening is a long-term investment and a gardener’s journal helps track what’s been planted where, what worked and what didn’t, and sketches of different designs. This journal also includes handy charts, places to record notes about gardening techniques, and a sturdy cloth binding. More info: www.leevalley.com
Rose gloves
These suede gauntlets are perfect for roses, raspberries and brambles—pretty much anything that might poke. Running all the way up the forearm, these sturdy gloves come in men’s and women’s sizes for the perfect fit. More info: www.westcoutygardener.com
Miniature greenhouse
A terrarium is the perfect way to keep the gardening spirit alive all year long. Plant ferns, succulents or African violets to add a welcome bit of greenery or colour that will last through the dreary winter, which, thankfully, is months away. More info: www.amazon.com
Brightly coloured garden hoses
Who says hoses always have to be green? Add a little rainbow flair to your garden with one (or more) of these heavy-duty, professional-grade hoses. Bonus points if you can find a contrasting bracket to hang them with. More info: www.houzz.com
