Written by Jessica M. Luse, Community Horticulture & General Agriculture Manager, Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County

[From the 2025 Holiday Magazine]

Seed Organizer

$20-$60 - Over the years of gardening, a gardener will purchase and even collect seeds from their own plants. Help them out by gifting them a seed organizer. Then they can organize by type of seed, variety and more to help them better prepare for the growing season.

Flower Press

$25-$50 - Every gardener needs a flower press. This gives gardeners of all ages a fun activity to do any season of the year. With a flower press, there are endless craft opportunities to do with the pressed flowers. Things such as making candles, coasters, sun catchers or even decorating a flowerpot with them.

Mini Indoor Grow System

$50-$250 - Every winter, gardeners are itching to get outside into the warm weather to start their gardens. Gift a mini-indoor grow system so they can grow all season long or to get a head start on their plants indoors. They are small enough that they don’t take up too much space along with the convenience of it being right inside your home.

Harvesting Basket

$25-$50 - Make it easier on your fellow gardeners to collect their harvests from their gardens. They can use this to carry their produce, fruit ,or even cut flowers back to their house. They can even transport their small hand tools in the basket.

Gift Card to Your Local Garden Center

Any Amount - This is a great gift if you know they love gardening, but you are unsure of what to get them. It also supports our local small businesses!