Holiday Shopping for Plant Lovers

Botanical-inspired gifts for everyone on your list

There is no end to the number of nature-inspired gifts for plant lovers, gardeners, and anyone who enjoys bringing the beauty of the outdoors inside. From holiday plants to eco-friendly candles to botanical card games for the whole family, the possibilities are infinitesimal! Here are a few gift ideas. Many of these items are available at the TBG Garden Shop both online and in-store.

NATURAL BAMBOO STRAWS

Set of eight organically grown bamboo straws comes with a cleaning brush. this green alternative to plastic is chemical free. Hand wash only by repeated soaking in sterile water. $13.99

LUMINARY LANTERNS

LUMINARY LANTERNS

Modgy luminary lanterns set the mood in any space with the addition of water and water-activated, floating led candles. these durable, plastic luminaries feature modern, graphic designs like butterflies, bright red poppies, cherry blossoms, irises and more and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. they will not break or chip and eliminate concerns about fire hazards due to the use of flameless, floating candles. dimensions: 6” X 6.5” Materials: bPa Free Plastic arrive flat and expand with water. each set contains four luminaries, four led candles and four lithium batteries. $24.99

ECO-FRIENDLY CANDLES

Set the table with root beeswax blend candles. dipped, unscented pairs in various colours sell for $11.99. root Scented beeswax blend votives with up to 20 hours of burn time come in scents like Hosta, blackberry Mango, and Sparkling champagne and start at $3.99.

DOODLE BY NUMBER A GUIDE TO CALMING THE CHAOS

One of a series, these fun doodling books created by nova Scotia designer Melissa lloyd, are said to help lower stress, boost attention, productivity, concentration and creativity through guided mindful doodling techniques. as with paint by number, doodlers are invited to fill in images with suggested shapes and images. Perfect for flower-loving doodlers of all ages. $17.99

HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS

Flowering houseplants such as amaryllis, christmas cactus or cyclamen make welcome winter gifts for hostesses or anyone on your list. cacti and succulents are also good choices as they are both long-lasting and low-maintenance.

SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS

Bright and bold dishcloths featuring blue jays, cardinals, hummingbirds and more are a great way to add colour to the kitchen. a 100 per cent biodegradable cotton/cellulose mix, these Swedish-made dishcloths are as durable as they are sustainable. great for use at home, the office or the cottage. other styles also available. 2 for $12.99

TREE FAMILIES - A BOTANICAL CARD GAME

Team up the component parts of a tree—from the leaf, flower and fruit plus the tree itself to form a tree family! Perfect for a family gift. discover eleven of the most beautiful flowering, fruiting trees with ryuto Miyake’s detailed illustrations and text about each tree written by the Head of the arboretum at the royal botanic gardens at Kew. See which of your friends or family knows the most about nature! take the time to learn the different components and see if you can identify the trees next time you’re outside! $22.50