Windowsill herb kit – a Christmas gift that requires no batteries
Some Christmas gifts are too high maintenance. All those techie gadgets that require some sort of battery that you always seem to forget, can be a drag. Especially since, on Christmas day, everything is closed, so you are forced to wait an entire day to play with your shiny new toy. Gardening gifts, however, are quite the opposite. Like this windowsill fragrant herb garden, no batteries are required. Hopefully, you have some access to water, though. Herb gardening can be an easy way to relax and mellow out. In addition, these great herbs can be grown right from the home – without a need to ever step outdoors. This is one of the reasons why herb gardens are so perfect for urban living, or apartments. When looking for new gifts this year, this windowsill fragrant herb garden is certainly one way to go. It sells for $9.99, and comes with three herbs – Lavender, Thyme, and Oregano. The kit itself is a 13 inch galvanized steel try that fits perfectly on a windowsill or in any area that is close to a window or natural lighting. The three herbs that come with this kit are great – lavender is known as a mood booster, and is also widely used in French cooking. Thyme is an amazing compliment for lamb, eggs, and other dishes. Oregano – well, we all know that oregano is a perfect pairing for many Italian dishes, and smells great to boot. This herb garden can be your answer to “what should I get (insert name here) this year for the holidays.” It’s an excellent gift idea, not only perfect for the holiday season, but it also makes a great anniversary gift, a birthday gift, a Hanukah gift – the possibilities are limitless. Whatever the occasion, this herb garden is a great way to go. 
Friday ~ December 12, 2008 by libba Posted in Container Gardening, Houseplants, Organic Gardening | Add Your Comments
The Christmas gift that gives tomatoes
If you know someone who loves tomatoes, this year, you should give them some for Christmas. No, we’re not talking about wrapping up a bunch of tomatoes in a box with a bow, we’re talking about the gift that gives tomatoes. The tomato is that wonderful hybrid that has vegetable and fruit like qualities. It’s versatile and tastes great. It’s absolutely ornamental in a wide variety of things, such as salads, salsas, pasta sauce…the list is virtually never ending. That being said, another great thing about tomatoes is that they are easy to grow, and nothing beats the taste of fresh grown vegetables and fruits from one’s one home. Even for the urban gardener, a tomato hanging basket kit can be an ideal gift idea this holiday season. Gardening gifts can always be highly popular, especially around Christmas time, because they serve as a reminder that gardening is fun, and that the season is right around the corner. This tomato planter gift in particular retails for $12.99 and is perfect for a porch or a balcony. All that is necessary is light and water. The kit comes with a basket, moss, soil, chain, and seeds – everything one could ever need is included. As long as proper care is maintained and the soil receives ample sunshine and water, there will be many tomatoes grown in no time. It’s an ideal gift for gardeners, or just those who have a little bit of interest in gardening. It can be the “creative spark” that ignites one’s passion for gardening. This Christmas season when looking for a new and creative gift idea, consider a hanging tomato basket – it’s the way to go.
Sunday ~ November 11, 2008 by libba Posted in Container Gardening, Organic Gardening | Add Your Comments
Aerogrow Indoor Kitchen Garden
Know any cooks who love to use fresh herbs, or love preparing fresh salads? Well, the Aerogrow Indoor Kitchen Garden is the perfect gift for them! The AeroGarden does all the work. No tools. No dirt. Just results: Delicious fresh salad greens, gourmet herbs, cherry tomatoes and even chili peppers, crisp and close-by as you cook. The computerized “Smart Garden” technology means that it doesn’t take any gardening skill to grow. A timer automatically turns the lights on and off so that the plants get enough light. A built-in reminder system tells you when to add more water or more nutrients. It’s so easy that it only takes 5 to 15 minutes a month to grow, depending on which plant you are growing. You need to occasionally add water, drop in two nutrient tablets and provide minimal tending. Most of your time will be spent harvesting! The Aerogrow has the footprint of a breadbox and is conveniently sized to fit under most kitchen cabinets. It measures 16 inches wide by 10 1/2 inches deep by 15 1/2 inches tall at the lowest setting, and 21 inches tall at the highest setting. The Aerogrow indoor kitchen garden. $139.99 at Clean Air Gardening.
Tuesday ~ December 12, 2007 by Lars Posted in Container Gardening | Add Your Comments
Nasturtium Garden in a Pail
In any case should you have a green thumbed friend who is inclined to eat flowers you would probably make their day with this. They get a galvanized pail filled with everything they need to grow their own salad, stir fry veggies, or just something nice to look at. Just add water and give it some sunlight. The Garden in a Pail is available from Gardeners Supply Company for $37.95
Perhaps your better educated than I am (something I willing to concede as probable), but the very first thing I thought when I saw this product was: “What the heck is a Nasturtium”. If you knew already, don’t hold it against me. A quick trip to organicgardentips.com tells me that nasturtium is a flower, it’s a salad ingredient, and it’s used in stir fry. I was always taught as a child you don’t eat the flowers. Maybe that was just daisies.
Wednesday ~ October 10, 2007 by Steve W Posted in Container Gardening, Gardening Gifts for Women, Houseplants, Vegetables | Add Your Comments
Oxygenating Watering Can
The Oxygenating Watering Can holds a full gallon of water, uses very little electricity, and is available from Clean Air Gardening for $89.99The proof is in the results. University tests confirm that increasing the content of oxygen in the water you feed your plants results in larger flowers, more veggies, and overall healthier plants. When I first read about this thing I did a search on oxygenation of water and electrolysis and the science behind it and…Well, I’m going to leave that to the scientists. But the process to use this is simple enough. You fill it up with water, plug it in for about five minutes and water your plants with it. The design may be rocket science but using it surely is not.
Tuesday ~ October 10, 2007 by Steve W Posted in Container Gardening, Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
Indoor Gardening Kit
It’s getting chilly outside in the mornings, unless you live in Phoniex, and that means that fall is right around the corner! Gardening season is winding down, but indoor gardeners are just now getting ready to enjoy more plants indoors. Try out one of these cool indoor planter kits with driftwood as a gift for a friend or for yourself, and keep the indoors green this fall and winter!
Monday ~ September 09, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Gardening Gifts for Women, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Easy Seed Sprouter lets you make sprouts at home
Sprouts are one of the healthiest things that you can eat. They are low in calories, but extremely high in nutrients. Now you can grow your own sprouts instead of having to buy them at the grocery store. When you have your own seed sprouter, you can grow different types of sprouts that you can’t typically find at a grocery store or market. Different seeds have different tasting sprouts and different nutrients, so you get a big variety. The Easy Seed Sprouter is available at Clean Air Gardening. $14.99 
Tuesday ~ August 08, 2007 by Lars Posted in Container Gardening, Organic Gardening | Add Your Comments
Self-Watering Containers
Do you have trouble watering your plants properly? Are your plants drying out quickly now that summer is in full swing? Try out a self-watering planter. These planters are easy to use. Just fill up the reservoir at the bottom and the water will soak into the soil through a unique wick system. They’re great for indoors and outdoors, and will help with root rot as well. The wick works the water back and forth between the reservoir, so the moisture level stays balanced. Keep your plants happy and healthy with this unique watering system!
Thursday ~ July 07, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
Personalized Clay Garden Planters
A personalized garden gift is always a great choice for a friend, loved one, or even yourself! These beautiful personalized clay garden planters are available with three different designs: - Adirondak Chairs You also get two lines of 10 characters to personalize with a name, address, or personal greeting. There are three colors you can pick from as well: green, navy, black or burgundy. The planters measure 10” in diameter, 9¼” high. They hold up to two gallons of soil. Use these planters both indoors or outdoors for a unique look! You can also use them for storing garden tools, flower arrangements, and more. Just be creative and you’re sure to find a unique use for this great gift.
- Horse and Colt
- Moose in Forest
Monday ~ July 07, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
Stack and Grow Planter
Spring is almost here! I can feel it. I’ve been checking out garden planters on the internet so I can get my container garden started soon, and I recently found this cool Stack and Grow Planter
Thursday ~ March 03, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Greenhouse Gardening, Hard to Find Seeds, Houseplants | 1 Comment
Easy Self Watering Planter makes container gardening foolproof
Here’s a self watering planter that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. It has a 12 inch diameter and a 12 inch height, so it’s the right size for big houseplants, or outdoor plants that go on your patio. The coolest way to use it though, is as a self watering tomato planter, or pepper planter, or whatever vegetable you like. If you’re familiear with Square Foot Gardening, you know that you can grow just about anything in a 12 inch container! $24.95 from Clean Air Gardening.
Thursday ~ March 03, 2007 by Lars Posted in Container Gardening | Add Your Comments
