Spring gets everyone in the mood to garden, but not everyone has a big enough yard or properly colored thumb for that matter. These gifts for urban gardeners are sure to give all the satisfaction without requiring all the space or all the work. These gardening gift ideas bring Springtime indoors so no matter where they live they’ll always be surrounded by plant life.
Side note: If your Mom happens to be an urban dwelling plant lover, why not send her one of these unique gardening gifts for Mother’s Day? (You’ve only got a few days left people!)
Gifts for Urban Gardeners: Under $50
1. Plant Mister ($19) West Elm
This is a really inexpensive but useful gift for any urban gardener. The old-fashioned pump nozzle gently waters plants, herbs and flowers and looks great sitting out on display in any of the three colors.
2. Luna Hanging Planter ($39) Potted
These stylish modern planters work great hanging together or all by themselves, either indoors or out. With clean lines and simple design, these planters are the perfect gift for the urban gardener.
3. The Plant Recipe and The Flower Recipe Books ($49) Provisions by Food52
In addition to the gorgeous photographs, these books offer advice from some of the top experts in the field, and teach you everything you need to know for the art of flower and plant arranging, from layering colors to selecting a vase. This is a beautiful gift for any urban gardener or hostess for that matter.
4. Hanging Glass Bird Feeder ($49.95) Red Envelope
Unassuming and perfect for the urban dwelling, this glass bird feeder looks as much at home outside an apartment window as it does in a spiraling back yard. A lovely gift for the urban gardener who likes a little fauna with his flora.
Gifts for Urban Gardeners: Under $100
5. Flower Power ($60) Ahalife
This gardening gadget by Parrot is sure to give anyone a green thumb. It monitors a range of parameters including light intensity, ambient temperature, soil moisture and fertilizer levels. This data is gathered every 15 minutes and connects to your smart phone or other Bluetooth capable device, so you’ll always understand exactly what your plant isn’t getting, or is getting too much of.
6. Happy Family ($75) Urbio
We discovered the magic of Urbio when we needed a little green in our small office. It’s space saving and super easy to install. Plus you can always add to or rearrange the “Happy Family” for additional organization.
Gifts for Urban Gardeners: Under $150
7. AirPlant Frame ($130) AirPlantMan
Airplants basically grow themselves so they’re perfect for the aspiring urban gardener who just doesn’t have time to really care for plants. The frames come with a starter kit of 5 plants to instantly create a living work of art.
8. Plug in Planter ($129) Aldea Home
This planter is a great gift for the absent-minded gardener who is also a wannabe chef or foodie. The chalkboard design looks great filled with fresh herbs in any kitchen. It’s self-watering, self-feeding, soilless, and simple to set up so they’ll never go hungry.
There you have it, 8 great gifts for urban gardeners to help your friends and family get their garden on, no matter where they live. Want to let us know what you think or get more great gift ideas? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. And to be sure you never miss a moment and always get it right, sign up here.
