Stores offer many Christmas gift baskets to choose from, but creating a unique theme basket filled with gardening supplies gives a Christmas present that special touch. Use these ideas to create gift baskets at any price range for the gardener in your life.
Purchase the Basic Christmas Gift Basket Supplies at Dollar Stores
Most communities in the United States host one or more dollar stores – those discount and variety stores either offering all merchandise for $1 or less. If there's no local dollar store, shoppers may still find bargains at other discount stores nationwide.
Shop for Christmas gift basket supplies early. Purchase the basic basket, colorful shredded paper filling, and clear plastic film to wrap the basket. A spool of red, green, blue or silver ribbon also adds a festive touch to holiday gift baskets.
If the local store offers great discounts on basic wood colored baskets but charges a fortune for red or green baskets, purchase the plain baskets and a can of spray paint in the desired color. Spray the basket outdoors following directions on the can for an economical way to change the color.
Inexpensive Gift Basket Ideas for the Gardener
The following items may be purchased inexpensively during the holiday seasons. Some garden centers may not offer seeds at this time of year. Shop online or call major seed companies such as Park Seed or Burpee Garden Seed and ask what they have available. They may even sell them to you at a discount since it's off season.
Inexpensive additions to the gardening gift basket include:
- seed packets
- gardening gloves
- trowel
- bulb package or an Amaryllis bulb
- flower pots
- watering can
- spray mister
Ideas to Enhance a Christmas Gift Basket for the Gardener
If you have a little more money to spend, include a good pair of pruners or pruning shears, a useful tool for every gardener. Include a small bag of fertilizer or potting soil, a gardening book, or a subscription to a gardening magazine for the ultimate gift basket for the gardener.
Gardener's Pampering Products
After the gardener leaves the soil and toil, she might want to pamper herself. A pampering basket for the gardener may include an herbal gift basket or a basket filled with luxury pampering products such as hand cream, bubble bath, and a manicure set. Gardeners' hands take a beating even when wearing gloves, so a nail brush and some moisturizing soap may be appreciated, too.
Wrapping Paper and Wrap Ideas From the Garden
After assembling the gift basket, use clear film to wrap the entire basket. Twist and staple the top closed. Decorate with ribbon and items from the garden. Pine cones can be added by twisting a bit of florist's wire to them and then twisting the wire around the top of the wrap. Holly, cut fresh from holly bushes in the yard, may also be added in this way. Using raffia instead of ribbon also creates a natural, garden-inspired feel to the package.
