Christmas gift ideas for gardeners, plant lovers and those who just love to be outside.
Even those with a black thumb can grow their own healthy (and pretty) microgreens with this foolproof system that includes a tray and three Seed Quilts loaded with your choice of greens, such as kale, wheatgrass or daikon radish. They simply fill the tray with water, add a quilt, and in two weeks will have a fresh garnish or smoothie addition — and growing success. You can also set up a subscription for regular quilt deliveries. $35 at hamama.store
Gardener’s Puddle-Proof Bucket Tote
They can carry everything they need for planting, weeding or harvesting in this clever tote that can be used with or without a 5-gallon pail. Multiple pockets and loops keep tools organized outside, and the inside has a rubber bottom to keep contents dry. $40 at gardeners.com
Filson Original Goatskin Gloves
Those blackberry bushes won’t get the best of him when he’s wearing these locally designed, soft, protective gloves made from U.S.-sourced goatskin with an elastic wrist to keep out debris. $95 at Filson (Sodo) and filson.com
Available in five hues to pop against any color of house, these modern, powder-coated-steel decorative elements are fun but classic, and can stand alone or be used to hold light garden tools, gloves or other small items. $60–$70 at bendgoods.com
Mt. Washington Pottery Planters
In multiple sizes to fit a small deck or a spacious yard, these pots are a subtle but elegant way to display botanicals. Thrown by hand in Los Angeles, they come in three glaze options, all of which show the artist’s hand, making them special and unique. $150–$350 at Flora & Henri (Pioneer Square) and florahenri.com
Haws Professional Watering Can
They can say “so long” to their pile of plastic watering cans after receiving this heirloom-quality, heavy-gauge steel can that is perfectly balanced and utterly elegant. The removable brass rose is oversized and can be used facing down for direct watering or facing up for gentle sprinkling. $168 at shopterrain.com
Sleek and modern, this made-in-Bothell feeder invites birds into the yard while adding a beautiful décor element to a patio area. Available in multiple finishes. $65 at Moorea Seal (downtown) and joyrideceramics.com
Fisher Blacksmithing Shagbark Hickory Long Handled Trowel
Strong and beautiful, hickory wood creates a perfect handle for this heirloom-quality trowel that’s handmade in Bozeman, Montana. The blade is hand-forged, with a natural patina, and is attached securely with brass rivets. $72 at fisherblacksmithing.com
Aloe Plant
Succulents are a no-fail gift — go one better with an aloe plant. They’re easy to care for, are a top air purifier and can be used to heal burns and irritations. Plus, their spiky good looks are right on-trend. Prices vary at Molbak’s (Woodinville) and other fine nurseries
Territorial Seed Company Let’s Get Growing Children’s Garden Collection
Get kids involved in nature and show them where their food comes from with this set that includes three kid-sized garden tools (that actually work), garden markers and five packets of the Oregon company’s easiest-to-grow seeds, including sunflowers, pumpkins and beans. $41 at territorialseed.com
She can slip in and out of muddy shoes with ease, plus have support and good looks with these slip-resistant, easy-to-clean clog versions of her favorite rain boots. $95 at hunterboots.com
For those with an aversion to smoky chimeneas, this new fire pit is a game changer. Air flows through the sleek stainless steel design to virtually eliminate smoke, create a hotter fire and burn logs more completely for less cleanup. $300 at REI and solostove.com
Williams Sonoma Stoneware Chicken Waterer
This two-piece watering crock elevates a backyard coop, but the classic style is also practical, with an opening near the bottom that allows water to flow into the saucer as needed. The thick stoneware material helps moderate water temperature, keeping it cool in the summer and preventing freezing in winter. $70 at williams-sonoma.com
Packet PVD Edible Flowers Seed Kit
Edible flowers are a big trend in baking (thanks, Instagram), and your favorite gardener can cultivate their own with this kit that includes four varieties of heirloom seeds — calendula, lemon mint, nasturtium and starflower — plus seed-starting pots and medium, all beautifully packaged for gifting. $45 at uncommongoods.com
Just as one of these locally made pins says, “Plant lady is the new cat lady.” She can wear her gardening pride boldly with this fun four-pin set. $40 at Frye Art Museum (First Hill), Pipe and Row (Fremont) and hemleva.com
PK stands for Portable Kitchen, and your favorite outdoor chef can take this sleek, high-quality charcoal grill anywhere they want to show off their barbecue skills. Hand-cast from aluminum with a steel grate, the grill is durable without being too heavy, and retains heat well, for smoking as well as traditional barbecuing. $370 at pkgrills.com
Terrain White Washed Teak Platter
For those who love to dine al fresco, this rustic, versatile platter is sure to please. It’s large enough to transport entrées or can act as a simple centerpiece. A whitewash finish accents the teak wood’s grain, making it refined enough to use indoors until the weather warms. $108 at shopterrain.com
Learn to make a terrarium, create beeswax candles and gain other garden-related skills at the local company’s workshops at its Sodo location. Don’t forget to throw in a few packets of its heirloom seeds to get them pumped for spring planting. $15–$65 at seattleseed.com/classes