29 Clever Things Under $20 for Gardening Gift Baskets

(Updated 2023)

Gardening Gift Baskets are perfect for friends or family who love plants and fresh produce, enjoy digging in the dirt from time-to-time, and/or who are simply inspired by nature. These gifts keep giving long past when they are unwrapped. Pull together some items from these 29 Things Under $20 for Gardening Gift Baskets and your presents will be top notch.

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Garden Gloves are one of the most used items for any gardener. They cut down on the blisters and keep you from getting scraps and dirty fingernails. These Premium grade, breathable, special protective coating against cuts garden gloves are designed for hard work.

Pruning Shears are another essential gardening tool. I use my gardening shears on a regular basis for all sorts of plant and bush “haircutting” jobs. After trying a variety of brands, I have found that Fiskars consistently makes strong, long lasting garden implements. Your gift recipient will be delighted with these Fiskars Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears.

Weeder Tools are hand-in-hand partners with the pruning shears. This Fiskars Ergo Scratch Tool Garden Weeder will help tackle weeds that love to grow right in the middle of pretty flowers and tasty veggies.

Kneeling pads come in handy when getting down on soil level. A nice cushion such as this InSassy (TM) Garden Kneeler Wave Pad will definitely be helpful.

Tubs and Totes to carry gardening supplies around in the yard or to collect weeds and other debris are fantastic additions to a gardening gift basket. The Tubtrugs Flexible Black Gorilla Large 10 Gallon Capacity tote can not only be part of the gift, but also the gift basket container that holds the other pieces of the present, as well.

Seed Packets will get your friend or family member off and running on their gardening. Some of the easiest things to grow from seed are herbs such as basil, chives, cilantro, and dill. 40 Foods That Grow Well From Seed offers even more suggestions.

Seed Starter Sets such as this Jiffy 42mm Professional Greenhouse 25-Plant Starter Kitwill get the new seeds off to a roaring start before being transplanted into the garden or a pot. They are helpful additions to gardening gift baskets.

The Watering Can will help get precious H2O to new seedlings. This Union Elephant Watering Can is a fun take on a traditional water pitcher.

Leaf Scoops such as these GardenHOME Hand Rakes with Adjustable Handles can be handy tools for quickly picking up yard debris when gardening.

A Self Watering Pot can be a plant lifesaver for anyone that travels or lives in a warmer climate. This Fiskars 8 Inch Ariana with Self-Watering Grid would make a great gift basket container in addition to being a great home for a plant.

A Rain Gauge will help with keeping up with how much water mother nature is bringing from the skies to the gardening party.

Plant Markers are so helpful in keeping track of what is growing where.

Windsocks and Spinners such as this In the Breeze Rainbow Windsock are a great way to bring some whimsy to the garden.

Wind Chimes are soothing additions to the garden. Check out the Woodstock Chimes of Mars.

Whimsical Lighting can illuminate the garden year round. These Solar Honey Bee Outdoor String Lights are sure to make people smile.

Herb Scissors such as these Jenaluca Herb Scissors Stainless Steel will make cutting all those fresh herbs a breeze. Not to mention that growing herbs at home is a major money saver over buying them in the grocery store.

Gear Gathers/Ties can keep small gardening supplies neat and bundled together when not in use. They can also help hold up plant stems by making it possible to tie them to a plant stake.

A Water Bottle such as this Opard Stainless Steel Tumbler is always great for warm days in the garden.

Tea Bags like these in the Celestial Seasonings Fruit Tea Sampler are a great way to savor the tastes of nature.

Drinking Mug such as this Plant Lover’s Coffee Mug is perfect for enjoying some beverages in the garden.

Moisturizing Lotion such as this J.R. Watkins Natural Hand Cream, Lemon is just the thing to sooth hard working gardening hands.

Fragrant Soap such as this Pre De Provence Lavender Soap is just the thing when a garden lover wants to bring the outdoors in.

Garden-Themed Socks are great for dressing up the feet and providing much need comfort at the same time.

Some of the best Adult Coloring Books are the garden-themed ones. Two great examples are Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book and Creative Haven In Full Bloom Coloring Book.

And Gardening Books can be so helpful. Two neat ones are Trowel and Error: Over 700 Organic Remedies, Shortcuts, and Tips for the Gardener and Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children.

Other gardening gift baskets filler ideas include sunscreen, bug spray, a tarp (great for collecting leaves and debris), and a regional gardening book specific to where the gift recipient lives.