Bob Vila's Holiday Gift Guide: For the Gardener

Give the gardener in your life the gift of soft hands. After a day in the dirt, thorns, and thistles, a little hand therapy is exactly what every green thumb needs. Amazon. $17.70

If you know someone with a green thumb and a green heart, then Growbottle could be the right match. Made from recycled wine bottles, these cylindrical planter kits are available in five varieties. Choose from organic basil, chive, mint, oregano or parsley. Uncommon Goods; $8 to $35

Just because they’re timeless (and functional), that doesn’t mean Garden Tools can’t be modern (and fashionable). Sporting a cross-hatch design, this trowel, pruner, and fork set could inspire your favorite gardener to reach new levels of style in the garden. West Elm; normally $29.00, on sale for 19.99

The indoor Bokashi Compost Bin uses microbial microorganisms to "pickle" compost, making it ready to bury in the garden within two or three weeks. The sealed-lid bin, coupled with the naturally sweet smell of this type of fermentation, makes for a less odiferous experience than traditional composting. The Green Buffalo; $47.95

Make heavy, hard-to-manage hoses a thing of the past with Super Slim Lightweight Hoses in an array of pretty colors. These weigh less than half as much as regular hose, but that doesn't mean the stuff is flimsy. Special hardware lends strength without adding bulk. Gardener's Supply Company; $24.99 to $99.95

Give the gift of gardening to those with limited outdoor space or poor soil conditions. The EarthBox self-watering planter kit makes growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs a snap—even for the novice gardener. Amazon; $54.53

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