Gardening Gift Ideas for Dad
Father’s Day is around the corner and if you don’t know what to get that special garden-loving dad in your life, then here are some great (and affordable!) gift ideas:
Garden Tools & Equipment:
I discovered the Hori Hori knife a while back and I wondered how I ever got by without it. This tool has a serrated edge on one side which is great for weeding and prepping a small hole for planting. This unique Hori Hori knife features a 7“ stainless steel blade that is rust resistant and an ergonomic full tang wooden handle. Includes a carrying case that snaps onto belt loop.
2) Action Hoe:
This tool is great for weeding in between plants. A traditional hoe is too robust to go between plants and can damage shallow roots, but this hoe is small and easy to skim over the soil without going too deep. This back-saving tool is available at most big box hardware stores but if you want to get closer to the ground, you can get a short handled action hoe online for under $20.
3) Long Handle grass & shrub trimmer:
This 2 in 1 SunJoe Cordless Trimmer lets dad trim shrubs and bushes quietly and with zero emissions. Did he forget to edge the lawn? No worries, simply insert the trimmer into the long handle attachment and the Sun Joe becomes a lawn edging tool. Convenient and battery powered. Not bad for under $60!
The WALMANN Garden Tool Organizer with Wheels is a large-capacity, three-tier storage rack designed for organizing long-handled garden tools like rakes and shovels in garages, sheds, or gardens. It features slots for long handles, hooks for smaller tools, and shelves for gardening products. Made from durable steel with a black protective coating, it’s easy to assemble and move around thanks to its wheels. Lets dad organize and store his garden tools without having to install anything on the wall. This is a great option for garages and sheds where space is at a premium and dad doesn’t have time to pop out the stud finder to mount a storage rack on the wall.
I purchased this Greenworks Electric Mower five years ago and it´s still going strong! I have been very happy with it. I use it to mow the backyard and the sidewalk hellstrips, which contain a mix of grass and assorted weeds. This mower cuts through them like butter and the handy bag collects all the clippings for easy disposal. I turn it on with the press of a button (no cranking and no fumbling with gas and oil!) and it’s so lightweight, that I can move it anywhere. The Greenworks mower includes a high quality rechargeable battery and charging base, and I can’t say enough about it. If dad has been considering switching to cordless electric, then this is a great mower to buy!
Books:
Restoration Agriculture: proposes mimicking natural, perennial ecosystems to create sustainable agricultural systems that provide food, fuel, and other resources. This approach, exemplified by an oak savanna mimic, can outproduce conventional crops like corn in edible calories while eliminating replanting, preventing erosion, creating oil, and requiring no fossil fuels. This book offers a practical and hopeful alternative to destructive agricultural practices.
Bringing Nature Home: When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife is in crisis and may be headed toward extinction. Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and the new paperback edition ― with an expanded resource section and updated photos ― will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy’s practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.
Iwígara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions & Science: Ethnobotanist Enrique Salmón builds on this concept of connection and highlights 80 plants revered by North America’s indigenous peoples. Salmón teaches us the ways plants are used as food and medicine, the details of their identification and harvest, their important health benefits, plus their role in traditional stories and myths. Discover in these pages how the timeless wisdom of iwígara can enhance your own kinship with the natural world.
Shirts :
There are a million and one garden themed T-Shirts, mugs, and other gifts online. I have designed a few nature inspired T-Shirts and these are available in my Amazon Shop if you want to check it out. For mugs, travel cups, phone cases, and more click here.
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