The Gift of Gardening

From gardening gear to outdoor accents, these items are great holiday gift ideas for your favorite gardener… or add them to your own wish list this season!

Text: Brandi Wills
November 2007


hangin’ around  These freshly ornate hummingbird feeders by Bird Brain bring a colorful and delicate flourish to your backyard. Available through The Gifted Gardener, 8935 Manchester Rd., 314-961-1985, thegiftedgardener.com.

brookes’ books  Get a head start on springtime gardening ideas with these beautiful books by John Brookes. “Small Garden” is the perfect planning guide for cramped or awkward outdoor spaces, and “Room
Outside” helps you design your backyard into an enjoyable space for entertaining. You can find these and other gardening titles at Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., 314-367-6731, left-bank.com.

a helping hand  The hottest new look in gardening gloves is from West County Gardener.  These stylish and handy gloves are available in a wide selection of colors from The Gifted Gardener.

sprinkled with charm  The rustic look of this old-fashioned copper watering can makes it a treasured addition to your garden must-haves. From Three French Hens, 16935 Manchester Rd., 636-458-8033, threefrenchhensantiques.com.

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