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    12 Gifts for Gardeners and Plant Lovers

    These fresh finds are sure to delight

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    The New Yorker Winter Garden Puzzle, Bloomscape ZZ Plant, and Haws 10-Ounce Plant Mister, Brass Photos: New York Puzzle Company, Bloomscape, Haws

    Give the nature enthusiast or budding plant parent on your list a gift that can take their love of greens to the next level. How about a countertop garden for the home chef or an aesthetically pleasing mister that’ll make plant care less of a chore? And if their nature fix is a fresh arrangement of flowers, we have you covered on that front as well.

    Need more holiday shopping help and inspiration? See all of CR’s holiday gift guides and check out gifts for hosts and entertainers, pet-parents, and gifts to buy for yourself.

    Haws Brass Plant Mister

    Plant care essentials that combine form and function make wonderful gifts. “Most of the leafy plants that thrive indoors originally hailed from tropical rainforests,” says Sophia Kaplan, co-founder of the botanical and indoor plant shop Leaf Supply based in Sydney, Australia. This includes common varieties such as monsteras, anthuriums, and philodendrons, which flourish in humid environments. 

    A water mister can be used daily to add a bit of moisture to the air around them, which will benefit their health greatly, Kaplan says. “Mimicking their native climate will ensure their best chance of success in your home."

    New York Puzzle Company Store New Yorker Winter Garden, 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

    A gift that can double as entertainment is a win-win and this inspired puzzle is certainly up for the part. The 500-piece jigsaw is of a 2019 cover of The New Yorker that’s fit for the botanically inclined. It’s a perfect plant-loving family activity for the holidays, says Adam Besheer and Rebecca Bullene, co-founders of Greenery Unlimited, a biophilic design store and plant nursery.

    Bloomscape ZZ Plant

    Surprise the plant-lover on your list with a beautifully potted green. The ZZ plant can handle many different environmental conditions and still thrive, which makes it a great option for beginners and busy-bodies alike. Not only are they tolerant to low levels of light but they can also go through bouts of drought and infrequent watering.

    For more options: 7 Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants

    You Grow, Gurl! Plant Kween's Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden by Christopher Griffin

    For the budding plant parent or any garden enthusiast, Besheer and Bullene recommend this book from author Christopher Griffin, who shares tips for cultivating healthy houseplants. "Griffin recounts how they went from caring for one Pothos six years ago to growing a collection of over 200 thriving plants—which they affectionately call their ’green gurls.’" The book features full-color photos, illustrations, plant care instructions, and even activities.

    We The Wild Essential Plant Care Kit

    Here’s a clever idea for those who could use a helping hand in keeping their greenery alive. This kit of essentials—made from organic and non-toxic ingredients—has everything a plant lover could ever want, says Jira Sai, founder of Plant Corner, a New York City–based shop that specializes in rare plants. "The plant food helps plants push out new leaves, soil enrichment to promote root growths, and neem oil spray to protect plants from pests."

    SANSI A21 15W Grow Light Bulbs

    "Grow lights can be an invaluable tool for helping your indoor plants thrive," says Besheer and Bullene. If your space has an inadequate amount, a grow light can be a great solution. These SANSI bulbs fit into standard lamp sockets, which means that nearly any light fixture can be transformed into a grow light. "It’s a smart, affordable way to boost plant health and longevity."

    Forest Origins Pink Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit

    For fans of fantastic fungi, a mushroom-growing kit is a great gift idea. This Pink Oyster mushroom kit from Forest Origins has an easy setup and is low maintenance. In a series of at-home evaluations, we found that this kit produced mushrooms in just four days and bore medium-sized fungi in vibrant variations of pinks and creams. The first batch was ready to harvest quicker than some other options we checked out.

    For more options: Best Mushroom-Growing Kits

    GrowOya Garden Olla

    Angela Judd, gardener and author of “How to Grow Your Own Food: An Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening” (Adams Media, 2021), swears by an olla, which is a terra-cotta vessel that’s filled with water and buried underground, and she won’t garden in containers without one. “The water seeps out gradually as needed by the plant’s roots,” Judd says. “Ollas help my container plants not only survive the hot summers of Arizona but also thrive.”

    The Nature Fix by Florence Williams

    Indulge the bookworm on your list with a stack of good reads that touch on their love for nature. Jenn Frymark, the chief greenhouse officer of Gotham Greens, an urban agriculture brand that specializes in local produce, is an avid reader and recommends her favorites to plant enthusiasts. “The Nature Fix” by Florence Williams looks at the positive impact of nature on our health, happiness, and creativity. And “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer (from $13 at Amazon) explores our reciprocal relationship with nature. “These would make for wonderful winter reading snuggled up while thinking about plants and nature,” Frymark says.

    Bouqs I Heart You

    Sometimes flowers say it best. And when you can’t be there to give them in person, ordering an arrangement from an online delivery service will certainly do. This vibrant bunch from Bouqs features a mix of daisies, roses, and mini carnations, and can be customized with a variety of vases as well as by bouquet size.

    For more options: What $50 (or So) Gets You From Six Popular Flower Delivery Services

    AeroGarden Harvest 360 Countertop Garden

    For those who love to get their hands a little dirty, a countertop garden is just the gift. The circular AeroGarden Harvest 360 comes with six ports for seed pods and a starter kit for various lettuces. It’s easy to set up, use, and maintain, and has the ability to grow over 70 varieties of herbs, greens, flowers, and vegetables, including mini cherry tomatoes and peppers.

    For more options: Best Countertop Indoor Gardens

    Giving indoor plants the best possible environment—including the right humidity—can help them thrive. The ultrasonic Babymoov Hygro (+), designed for rooms of around 215 square feet, is top-rated for a reason. It’s the only small humidifier to earn an above-average score for the accuracy of its humidistat, a device that displays relative room humidity. Features include a night light that revolves through a rainbow of colors, automatic shutoff when the tank is empty, a timer, and the option to diffuse aromas.

    For more options: What’s the Best Humidifier for Indoor Plants?


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    Anna Kocharian

    Based in New York City, I'm a shopping editor for Consumer Reports, writing about home, tech, and everything in between. Previously, I covered interior design and market trends as the digital editor of Domino, which shaped my multidisciplinary background in lifestyle journalism. When I'm not seeking out the everyday essentials worth investing in, you may find me perusing my favorite bookstores, cooking, or wandering around the city.