Gardening Gift Basket Ideas

Gift baskets allow you to create a themed presentation of items in a reusable vessel. Treat a gardener to a basket brimming with garden-inspired items such as tools, sweet treats and bath and body goodies. Consider any food allergies, such as nuts, or material sensitivities, such as Latex, the recipient has prior to compiling the garden-themed gifts.

If a friend is just starting to plant a flower or vegetable garden, surprise him with a basket filled with top-quality gardening essentials. Choose long-lasting items that will make his time in the garden more enjoyable. Fill a woven basket with an adjustable canvas tool belt and a steel hand shovel, transplanting trowel and claw set featuring solid wood handles. Include a pair of ergonomically designed, durable canvas garden gloves featuring reinforced tips and secure wrist bands.

If the avid gardener on your gift list has all the tools she needs, delight her with garden-inspired edible treats instead. Choose a woven bamboo picnic basket featuring durable leather straps, a fabric lining and reusable plastic plates, cups and cutlery. Fill the basic with candy-covered sunflower seeds, wasabi peas, flower-shaped chocolates, a sun-dried tomato spread and gourmet crackers, herbal tea, roasted pumpkin seeds and selection of dried fruit such as apples, apricots and pears.

Gardeners' hands are exposed to harsh elements, so treat a garden-loving friend to a basket of pampering items. Include a high-quality manicure set featuring stainless steel nail clippers, a nail file and safety scissors. Throw in a jar of sugar scrub to soothe rough hands, a tube of rich hand cream and a bottle of healing cuticle oil. To create an authentic spa experience, include a pair of soft cotton gloves which will allow the hand cream to work overnight.