Favorite Finds: Holiday Edition 2024 Gifts for Garden Lovers

There’s something undeniably uplifting about being in nature – whether it’s hiking, walking the dog, or spending a day at the beach, it warms the heart and soothes the soul. For many, the garden is their sanctuary; the feeling of hands in the soil, the scent of freshly planted flowers and vegetables brings an unmatched sense of joy. While some people naturally have a green thumb, others find gardening more challenging.

And while most of the country has only a few months to get outside and grow, places like Florida and California enjoy the opportunity to garden year-round. That’s why we’ve curated a list of thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list, from gardening gurus to those just looking for a little inspiration (like me!) to get outside and grow something special.

Vioscapes Raised Garden Beds &Planter Boxes

Ever found yourself gardening to help the planet by growing your own vegetables, fruits, and flowers, only to realize how much plastic you’re using in the process? It feels like a bit of a contradiction, doesn’t it? That’s where Vioscapes comes in to make a difference.

Vioscapes, part of the Thrive Outside family, focuses on creating high-quality, eco-friendly outdoor products. Known for pioneering the reuse of ocean plastics in gardening, Vioscapes developed EcoVio™ Composite—made from 100% recycled materials, including 40% ocean plastics. Their mission is to reclaim 10 million pounds of ocean plastics within the next decade, allowing people to garden with purpose while supporting a healthier planet.

Vioscapes’ EcoVio™ Composite is made from 100% recycled materials, including 40% ocean plastics and 60% natural fibers, creating durable products with extended warranties. Their Easy-Notch Instal lation System offers tool-free setup, and each product includes a QR code linking buyers to details on where the reclaimed ocean plastic originated. Even their compostable packaging doubles as a weed barrier, catering to eco-conscious gardeners who prioritize sustainability and quality. And we are loving it!

We are loving their raised garden beds. They are perfect for people who may not had a great area to garden it or want to start a greenhouse or just want to have or more control. Raised beds provide better drainage, natural weed barriers, better soil conditions, raises soil temperature (vs in-ground) and extends your growing season. They are a great gift for the avid gardener or those just getting started! They also have amazing garden shelves and coming soon they will have outdoor planter boxes and elevated raised garden beds.

For more information on the Vioscapes mission and to shop all of their gardening beds and planter boxes, visit: https://www.vioscapes.com/

Rutabaga Kids Gardening Tools

A few months ago, we introduced you to Kaitlin Mitchell and the inspiring world of Rutabaga Gardening through an interview in our SHINE section. We explored her mission to empower and educate children and families through gardening. Catch up on the full interview HERE.

In addition to the wonderful educational content, Rutabaga Gardening offers child-sized gardening tools designed to make it easy and fun for kids to explore the garden. With options like scoops, trowels, and hand rakes, kids can dig, plant, and harvest while learning about plant life. Available in individual tools or sets, these ergonomically designed tools are perfect for children ages three and up. Made sustainably in the USA from post-consumer plastic from the oceans, they are lightweight, durable, BPA-free, and safe, encouraging kids to enjoy gardening in an eco-friendly way. We LOVE this! And don’t worry…parents can use them, too! These are the perfect gift for families looking to spend more time outdoors, in the garden together.

However, Rutabaga goes far beyond just gardening—it’s a platform for education, connection, and community building. Kaitlin’s broader vision includes fostering environmental stewardship and offering a holistic approach to well-being, where gardening serves as a source of physical, mental, and emotional nourishment. With each tool sold, the mission grows, bringing families closer and empowering them to engage with the natural world.

For more information on Rutabaga Gardening, please visit: https://rutabagagardening.com/

Haikubox-Bird Song Monitor

We all love hearing birds while gardening. What if you received alerts on who your bird visitors are? You can with Haikubox!

Bird watchers and bird nerds can become part of the family for scientific research when the box collects data for you, and shares it to a main database. North American Haikuboxes identified and recorded over 282 million bird songs and calls in 2023!

Haikubox provides notifications for your favorite bird species, alerting you by text when a chosen species is detected four times in one day and hasn’t been recently heard. "New Bird Alerts" notify you when a new vocalizing bird, including migratory species, is nearby. The system smartly manages notifications to avoid alert overload. You can also customize your alerts easily through the Haikubox mobile app.

Wondering home the heck it knows what birds are there? Read all about how the Haikubox AI technology HERE.

This Haikubox also includes a free three-week Annual Membership trial so you can experience all of the enhanced subscription features like notifications about new and favorite birds, a shareable web link for friends & family, and viewable bird identifications after the last two hours. Buying this as a gift? You can even buy it with a one or five year subscription options as well. The bird lover on your list will chirp with excitement when opening this gift up!

To check out more information, go to: https://haikubox.com/

Buzzy Seeds

If you are gardening, you need something to plant, and some would argue that starting with seeds, is the most rewarding.

Buzzy Seeds creates eco-friendly products with sustainability at heart. Their biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the soil, minimizing plastic waste. Many grow kits include 100% natural, non-GMO seeds and environmentally friendly coconut husk pellets, all crafted to support a healthier planet. Buzzy Seeds believes gardening should be enjoyable, stress-free, and rewarding for everyone. It's super simple, right?

We chose a BUZZY Organic Windowsill Grow Kit in the Copper Culinary Garden: Basil, Cilantro, and Chives variety. There is just something about adding fresh herbs to your favorite recipe that cannot be beat for flavor and aroma. I can smell the basil as we speak!

Another thing we love in addition to growing things in an eco-friendly way, is saving the bees….because in case you haven’t heard, we need bees to stay living on this beautiful planet we call home. And Buzzy seeds has you covered there as well!

The Buzzy Biodegradable Save the Bees Kit includes everything you need to grow bees' favorite flowers. The pots are made of biodegradable paper and can even be planted directly in the ground along with the plants! With easy-to-follow instructions and a team that's there to help, no previous gardening experience is required to experience the satisfaction of vibrant blooms. Buzzy's Save the Bees kits also make great gifts, as they include everything you need to grow 12 beautiful plants with ease. They are perfect for garden enthusiasts, beginners, and even kids.

No matter which kit you chose, these make amazing gifts for anyone on your list. Know someone who likes Mojitos? Who would’t love fresh mint in their drink? Or a chef or home cook that would love fresh herbs. They even have a vast array of special holiday kits perfect for a hostess gift, teachers, neighbors and so much more! From kids to adults, there is something for everyone.

To see all of the amazing seed kits they have, go to: https://buzzyseeds.com/

SproutWorld Plantable Pencils

Ok, we know what your thinking…what do pencils have to do with gardening? Well, if they are pencils from SproutWorld, you could start your own garden!

SproutWorld is all about sustainability with a twist. Their plantable pencils start fresh as they grow into new life after use. SproutWorld created the first plantable pencil to spark a movement toward sustainability. By rethinking everyday products to be eco-friendly and focusing on their potential for a second life, they aim to reduce waste and promote environmental stewardship. Their mission is simple: show how one small seed, one mindful choice, and one conscious action can collectively lead to significant change, nurturing a greener, more sustainable world for future generations.

Committed to transparency and constant improvement, SproutWorld uses Life Cycle Assessments, is B Corp certified, works toward Net-Zero, and even uses Blockchain tech to stay accountable. They’re all-in on a greener future, aiming to set a standard for responsible business.

SproutWorld's award-winning, carbon-neutral pencils are designed to minimize waste and give back to nature. When planted, they grow into flowers, herbs, veggies, or trees, supporting habitats for vital wildlife. You can even customize your pencil with your choice of seeds and an inspiring engraving, or explore special editions with pollinator-friendly seeds. These plantable pencils make unique, eco-friendly stationery, ideal for invitations, seating cards, or gifts.

And if you really want a unique gift, they have plantable eyeliner pencils, too! How cool is that?

We are lovingthe idea of turning what would have been waste into a garden of new beginnings. Seriously…why isn’t everyone doing this?

To learn more or to shop all their amazing products, visit: https://sproutworld.com/

Techko Group Solar Lanterns

We all know that lighting can totally change the vibe of a home, but outdoor spaces often get ignored because of costs and energy concerns. Solar panel lighting eliminates those concerns and offers an eco-friendly, affordable way to enhance outdoor spaces, providing energy-efficient illumination for gardens, pathways, and architectural highlights. That’s why we are loving Techko Group!

Techko Group’s range of solar lights are ideal for DIY installation, allowing homeowners to boost curb appeal, increase security, and experiment with different arrangements without high costs or environmental impact. From lanterns and tiki lights to wall sconces and pathway lighting, these sustainable options bring warmth and safety to outdoor areas.

We love the look of lanterns inside and out to make a space feel warm, cozy and of course…Boho…and their lanterns are not only beautiful but are eco-friendly as well. Techko Solar Lanterns are versatile, eco-friendly lighting solutions for any outdoor setting, providing up to 12 hours of illumination with two color options (amber or white). With a larger design for better visibility, it automatically recharges by day and lights up at dusk. It can also be used indoors, charging via USB-C. These make a great gift for the garden love or anyone else on your list. They are perfect for yard decor, parties, camping and more!

And we love them even more because Techko is offering Boho Blue readers 25% off their entire selection of solar lights!

Just use code BOHOBLUEMAG at checkout:

To check out the full selection of products, head to Techko's website…https://techkogroup.com/

Vision Bee Cups

Have we mentioned we love bees? Well, we love that Vision Bee Cups are looking out for our little buzzy friends as well!

Vision Bee Cups are a beautifully crafted porcelain flower-shaped cup that is an unique and sustainable addition to any garden. The cups hold just enough water for these thirsty pollinators to get an important drink (but not enough water to house mosquitoes!). Created by eco-artist, Jen Rose, Vision Bee Cups also feature an Ultraviolet ceramic glaze she invented that mimics the way flowers attract bees and can only be seen by bees’ unique ultraviolet vision.

Vision Bee Cups combine a delicate handmade art and fascinating science into a solution to combat the decline of native bees and honey bees.

Bee Cups LLC commits to using zero plastic in its packaging and production, recycles all the unusable bee cups, and strives to be zero waste. They are made in the USA with locally sourced materials and the packaging can be recycled/reused and the branded packing tape is biodegradable. And we love all of it!

Learn more about them at: https://www.bee-cups.com/

HandsOn Gardening Gloves

One of the biggest challenges in gardening is finding the right gloves. You want protection for your hands, but also the flexibility to work comfortably—and most gloves are either too bulky or don’t fit well. But we’ve found the perfect solution!

HandsOn Gardening Gloves with patented, first of its kind nodules on all the fingers and palm making it easier for hand digging, breaking up soil and planting.

HandsOn Gardening Gloves also make landscaping and yard work safer, easier and more comfortable for the user.

The gardening gloves can be used wet or dry and since they have an adjustable wrist strap allowing for a flexible anti-slip grip while keeping debris out while you garden, trim and do your landscaping.

Wondering about sizing? No worries…HandsOn Gardening Gloves are available in a size Medium or a Large.

To get a part for yourself or the garden lover on your list go to: https://handsongloves.com/

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