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Gardening Gifts for All Occasions

There is nothing nicer than receiving a gift relating to one's passion. If your loved one's passion is gardening, then show your thoughtfulness by giving a gift that will be truly appreciated.

There are so many great gardening gifts that the only constraint is your own budget.

If your budget is small, go for things like gloves, kneepads or even a shady hat. A pretty pot (or a watering-can) filled with a small bag of potting mix, a packet of bulbs, some gloves and a small trowel or other tool will be received with delight by most gardeners. There are many hand tools at hardware stores that are reasonably priced.

If you feel that is too ordinary, how about a subscription to a gardening magazine? A tiny bit more expensive perhaps, but it will give twelve full months of delight. A book on gardening is another idea, but make sure your recipient does not already have the one you choose. Books are often heavily discounted at Christmas time, so you may get a bargain.

On the other hand, a pot that contains a flowering plant is usually a welcomed gift. Be sure to choose a plant that is suited to your climate. Sometimes plants are sent from tropical to temperate zones and kept in artificial conditions in the store. These plants will not do well once taken from their environment. Shrub roses are hardy and attractive and grow in many climates. Tulips do best in the cooler climate.

If your budget is strong, a more expensive tool may be appropriate. A pull-trolley is easier to use than a wheelbarrow and, like some electric tools, is still not terribly expensive. Small electric tools such as whipper-snippers can retail for as little as $20.00. Or if your friend has a hose but not a hose reel, then that would be a more useful gift that he would truly appreciate.

Automatic lawn mowers, electric cultivators, hedge trimmers and brush cutters are in the more expensive price range and you are the only one who can decide whether that is an appropriate gift. However, when the recipient realizes you have given a gift that complements his passion, expensive or not, it will certainly become the best gift
your friend has ever received.

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Portmeirion Botanic Garden Teapot Spoon Rest

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Teapot Spoon Rest
At a teatime table set in the lovely Botanical Garden collection, this charming spoon rest is a clever addition to the occasion. After steeping a pot of Earl Gray or Darjeeling and sweetening a cup to taste, rest a gathering of teaspoons on this delightful teapot shaped plate, with ample room on the 5-1/2-inch width. Decorated in lovely handpainted blossoms by Portmeirion's artist Susan Williams-Ellis, the pattern evokes classic antique floral illustrations. The Teapot spoon rest makes a sweet gift for a hostess and is a perfect accompaniment with a wide selection from the Botanic Garden line. Dishwasher-safe, this import from Great Britain comes in one of over 30 assorted motifs and colors, though specific designs are not guaranteed. --Roberta Cruger

Portmeirion Botanic Garden 12-Ounce Creamer

Portmeirion Botanic Garden 12-Ounce Creamer
Coordinating perfectly with other pieces in Portmeirion's Botanic Garden Collection, and hand-painted with one of 28 beautiful flowers, this curvaceous creamer brings the colors of an English country garden to any table. With a generous 12-ounce capacity this piece will prove useful for much more than adding cream to coffee and tea. Imagine it filled with fruit coulis or a rich caramel sauce, ready to be poured over an elegant dessert.

More than 30 years ago the founder of Portmeirion Potteries was inspired by 19th-century botanical illustrations to create the Botanic Garden collection of tableware and cookware. Each piece is crafted from fine glazed earthenware and features highly detailed floral designs complemented by a simple border of green leaves to give the collection a coordinated look. Botanic Garden tableware is safe in the freezer, microwave, oven, and dishwasher, but it should not be subjected to sudden changes in temperature. --Simon Leake

Corelle Ultra 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Garden Gate

Corelle Ultra 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Garden Gate
Created for substantial heft, enduring use, and attractive table setting, the Corelle Ultra collection features a range of pretty patterns that are 70 percent thicker than standard Corelle. The Garden Gate line is a great example with its clean silhouettes, smart stacking design, and handsome motif. The colors in the pattern are a warm blend of earth tones for versatile use all year long, and the motif takes its inspiration from wrought iron and leaves. Crafted from incredibly durable layers of laminated glass, Garden Gate doesn't chip or scratch with frequent use, and its fired-on glazes resist fading.

The starting place for a Garden Gate collection, this set includes four place settings, each with a 10-1/4-inch dinner plate, a 8-1/2-inch salad plate, a 15-ounce soup bowl, and an 11-ounce mug. With 16 pieces in all, the set is safe in the dishwasher, microwave, and oven to 350 degrees F. It carries a 5-year breakage replacement warranty. --Emily Bedard

What's in the Box:
4 place settings. Each place setting consists of: 10-1/4-inch dinner plate; 8-1/2-inch salad plate; 15-ounce soup bowl; 11-ounce mug. 16 pieces total.

Portmeirion Laura Stoddard Up the Garden Path Mug (Artic) & Coaster Set 12 oz.

Portmeirion Laura Stoddard Up the Garden Path Mug (Artic) & Coaster Set 12 oz.
Portmeirion's Up The Garden Path is a line of darling tea-for-one's, tea cups & saucers, and mugs that feature the artwork from a popular English children's book written by Laura Stoddart. The colors are soft, the artwork delicate and the shapes very tra

Villeroy & Boch French Garden Tableware Collection

Villeroy & Boch French Garden Tableware Collection
A unique freshness permeates the French Garden tableware collection, offering a friendly cheerfulness to an outdoor garden party or a formal event. Curving silhouettes, scalloped edges, and textured accents add sophistication and grace, while soft washes of green and yellow, clusters of summer fruit, and bands of leaves and lattice-work offer a casual elegance to the table. Numerous combinations can be created by mixing and matching each pattern variation within the collection. French Garden Fleurance, Orange, Valence, and Vienne each lend their own distinct feel to any occasion. Crafted from vitreous china with a protective top glaze, the full range of dinnerware is safe in the microwave and dishwasher.

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Sandwich Tray with Handles

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Sandwich Tray with Handles
Inspired by 19th-century botanical illustrations, Portmeirion Botanic Garden dinnerware features a lush array of hand-painted blossoms. The pieces are perfect for a mix-and-match sensibility and suitable for year-round dining. Made in Britain from high-quality porcelain, they are safe in the oven, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher.

This lovely 15-by-7-inch Botanic Garden serving tray is an attractive way to transport condiments or fully dressed sandwiches. Because it is oven-safe, it can also be used for warming loaves of bread. The piece's smart design features straight edges, arced sides, and maneuverable tab handles. At the center, flitting butterflies surround a large illustration of a clematis vine. Coordinating serving bowls and individual plates are also available. --Emily Bedard

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Large Lasagne Baker

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Large Lasagne Baker
Create a bouquet at the table with this lovely baker on any occasion set in Portmeirion's Botanic Garden. When entertaining, cook and serve lasagne or casseroles in this attractive dish with ease and style. From over 30 flowers featured in the collection, two stems of light purple clematis adorn this bakeware, with butterflies hovering nearby, and framed by the signature leaf chain border. Coordinate with other cookware, serveware, and accessories as well as the complete line of dinnerware in the distinctive pattern. Inspired by 19th-century floral illustrations, the handpainted blossoms designed by artist Susan Williams-Ellis over 30 years ago, presents an extensive selection that make wonderful gifts. Crafted in England of high-quality stoneware, the freezer to oven to table item is dishwasher-safe and oven-safe to 390 degrees F, though extreme temperature changes should be avoided. --Roberta Cruger

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Salad/Mixing Bowl

Portmeirion Botanic Garden Salad/Mixing Bowl
Inspired by 19th-century botanical illustrations, Portmeirion Botanic Garden dinnerware features a lush array of hand-painted blossoms and butterflies. The pieces are perfect for a mix-and-match sensibility and suitable for year-round dining. Made in Britain from high-quality porcelain, they are safe in the oven, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher.

Festooned with flowers, this Botanic Garden large bowl is sized for mixing or serving and looks beautiful filled with fresh greens, whole fruit, or homemade muffins. At home in the kitchen or dining room, the piece features a central bouquet of lily-flowered azalea, an interior wreath of speedwell, and a simple band of laurel on the outer rim. Five additional clusters of flowers adorn the outside, ranging from the fresh-faced pansy to the delicate cyclamen. The bowl of choice for flower enthusiasts, the piece measures 11-1/4 inches in diameter. Add Botanic Garden's individual salad bowls to make a lovely set. --Emily Bedard

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