26 Gardening Gifts for the Green Thumb in Your Life

Any serious gardener will appreciate a durable canvas apron complete with pockets for all the essential tools they need to tend to their plants. There's even a pocket that's perfectly phone-sized, so they don't have to fully unplug while communing with nature.

A raised garden bed doesn't just look nice; it has botanical benefits as well. First and foremost, it's generally a bit more productive than an in-ground bed because the soil is less compacted, drains better, and warms earlier, so the plants start to bloom earlier too.

The Farmstand makes it simple to do outdoor and indoor gardening with ease. Made by Lettuce Grow, which was founded by actress Zooey Deschanel, this self-watering and self-fertilizing portable garden will surely become a must-have for your favorite gardening fanatic.

These whimsical handblown glass globes keep plants perfectly watered at all times, so if your gardener friend will be heading out of town (or tends to forget about their plant babies), these charming finds will come in handy.

The ultimate gift for the gardener in your life? A book offering a scenic view into legendary horticulturist and gardener Bunny Mellon's notes, photographs, and drawings. They'll reach for this book as seasons come and go. It's ideal for anyone who cherishes their time outdoors or any budding green thumb who's hoping to build their dream oasis.

Brace yourself for an Amazon favorite gardening glove that comes with built-in claws. No, it doesn't come as part of a costume (although it could be!). The claws basically double as a cultivator, making digging easy and mess free.

They can't call themselves a gardener if they don't own a pair of landscaping gloves. These may not seem completely necessary, but if you've ever spent even a few minutes planting a bulb, you know scrubbing dirt out from under your fingernails is a pain. Since this pair is machine-washable, your pal can feel free to get them super dirty.

Your garden-obsessed loved one will appreciate Uncommon Goods's birth flower grow kit. It'll serve her with everything she needs to grow her birth month's blooms at home.

Our editors can't imagine gardening without this Live Better Award winner! Instead of leaving your hose out for you to trip on, this reel will tidy it up in its compact case after your watering session.

This canvas tote comes with all of the tools they'll need to tend to their plants (at least the small ones). It's stain resistant and durable, but most important, it's not super heavy even with the tools, so lugging them around won't be a nuisance anymore.

A plant is only as beautiful as the container in which it lives, so give your friend with the green thumb the gift of an elegant terra-cotta pot. This one comes in various sizes, so no matter how many (or how big) their plants may be, there's something in this collection that will work.

Struggling to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, or bees to the yard? Fix that problem with convenient pollinator push-ups full of wildflower seeds that'll have them all swarming the area in no time.

If their longstanding war with mosquitoes is always the talk of the season, gift them a DEET-free lantern that'll keep their pesky uninvited guests away. It comes with a 12-hour refill.

If they're looking for the perfect watering tool that falls somewhere between a hose and a mister, this sunny can will get the job done. It comes in an array of punchy shades.

For the lazy plant parent who tends to neglect their greenery, this self-watering planter is a must. It senses when the soil is too dry and pulls water up from the hidden reservoir, keeping the plant happy and healthy.

Finally, you can't go wrong with an actual plant. Snake plants are some of the easiest to care for because they require water only every few weeks and are just as happy in the shade as they are in full sun.

For bigger projects, a watering can of any kind just wont cut it. They'll need a full-fledged hose. This stylish reel, which is shaped like a trellis, makes keeping tangles and knots at bay an easy feat.

A set of hand-painted porcelain plant markers is a clever and fashion-forward way to help friends keep track of what's in their blossoming garden.

Deliver a chic Anthropologie basket so your dad has a place to store his freshly grown fruits and veggies as he's picking them from the garden.

Of course, every gardener needs a few seeds to get them started, and this collection is our top pick. It includes seeds for crimson, red, and white clovers, which work as nitrogen fixers and forage for bees. Plus, their blossoms make for delicious teas.