94 Gifts for Gardeners and Homesteaders
Black Friday is coming up, and if you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet, it’s a good idea to shop early this year given the worsening supply chain crisis. These gifts for gardeners and homesteaders will give you some great ideas to start with!
Some of these gifts for gardeners are from my 2019 gift guide. Some are new gardening and homesteading tools that I am loving on my homestead! Others are the most popular picks for gardeners right now!
This year’s list of gifts for gardeners and homesteaders is a lot bigger and way better! Whoever you are shopping for, you’re sure to find some great ideas in this list!
Gifts for Gardeners
#1 Seeds
Seeds made the top of my list in 2019, and this year it gets first place yet again! Try some unique varieties your loved one has never grown before, such as the enormous Amish Pie Squash from the Seed Savers Exchange, or our family favorite, Black Nebula Carrot from Baker Creek.
#2 The Whole Seed Catalog
This year’s Whole Seed Catalog by Baker Creek features over 1000 heirloom vegetable varieties. It’s packed full of history, recipes and stories, the ultimate coffee table book for a gardener. This is one of our most unique gifts for gardeners. Best of all, it’s just $12.95!
#3 Making Vegetables Book
One of my favorite gardening books, Making Vegetables is packed full of beautiful photographs of family gardening together. It’s great choice for newer gardeners!
#4 The Seed Garden
Having read most of the seed saving books out there, Seed to Seed and The Seed Garden are my two favorites. These large books have the most complete information for beginning to advanced seed savers. When it comes to gifting, The Seed Garden is my top pick because of all the pictures.
#5 Hand Repair Cream from Longview Farms
Gardening can be tough on the hands, but this hand repair cream is a great stocking stuffer gift for gardeners! This gift from Azure can be shipped to your door, or skip the shipping costs by meeting their truck when it comes to your area!
#6 Hori Hori Knife
Since my mom gifted me with a hori hori knife, it’s been one of my most used garden tools! Plant, weed, cut and measure, all with one handy little tool. This one is a must-have for every gardener, and near the top of our list of gifts for gardeners!
#7 Gardening Journal
I used to have a massive pile of random garden notes until my super organized sister in law gifted me with a garden journal. Now all my notes are in one place and I can actually find what I need. It’s a gift you can give every year.
#8 Mushroom Growing Kit
Mushroom growing can be complicated and a lot of work, but these kits make it so easy! You just add water and let the mushrooms grow right on your counter top. I tried one of these kits out, so I know! These would also make a fun gift for a kid (if your child likes mushrooms!).
#9 Bonsai Tree Starter Kit
These adorable bonsai kits make great gifts for gardeners that like to craft!
#10 The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible
A must-have reference book for every gardener. I really enjoyed reading The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible from cover to cover.
#11 Aero Garden
Aero gardens are all the rage right now. And why not? They allow anyone to easily grow fresh food all year round, even in an apartment. They make great gifts for gardeners! I love, the neat, clean look of these indoor gardening systems. They come in a variety of sizes, whether you want to grow a few herbs, or have a full mini garden in your living room!
#12 The Gardener’s Friend Shears
As someone who continually tries to use cheap garden clippers for jobs that are too big, these heavy duty shears are something I’d love to add to my garden toolkit!
#13 Simple Seed Saving
Our online course teaches everything you need to know to get started saving seeds in just two hours. It includes handy reference charts and printable seed packets, the perfect way to take gardening to the next level!
#14 Garden Seat
Make gardening a little easier with this practical gift for gardeners!
#15 Hand Tiller
Another tool I’m hoping to add to my own collection soon, this hand tiller is perfect for detailed up close jobs! It’s one of the best lower-budget gifts for gardeners!
#16 Greenhouse
The ultimate in gifts for gardeners, what gardener wouldn’t kill for a greenhouse? The good news is, there are now greenhouse options for every budget that can be shipped right to your door. The first greenhouse shown is the one I have now, which I picked because of its sturdy frame. You can find out more about it here.
#17 Collapsible Garden Hoop Tunnel
These collapsible mini garden tunnels are super handy for frost protection. I use them inside my unheated greenhouse, where my fall salad greens grow way faster with the double layer of protection. Our temperatures have been in the teens multiple times this season, and my greens are still growing strong! There are two different sizes available.
#18 Indoor Greenhouse
Another way to garden year round, this beautiful indoor greenhouse makes a fantastic gift for gardeners!
Gifts for Gardener Moms
#19 Watering Can
With so many cute designs available, how can a watering can be boring? These are some of my favorites. Want something more personal? Head over to Etsy for a personalized watering can like my sister-in-law gifted me for my last birthday.
#20 Herb Garden Collection
Who doesn’t enjoy fresh herbs in the winter? This cute herb garden kit doubles as decor!
#21 Garden Tool Set
She’ll be all set for gardening with one of these complete garden tool kits!
#22 Garden Hod
Bring in an abundance of fresh produce with a cute garden hod!
#23 Ariat Terrain Boots
Not just for gardening, these boots are great for hiking, horseback riding and more. I use them as my everyday chore boots on the homestead. They are super comfy!
#24 Gardening Hat
This cute design is perfect to keep the sun out of her eyes and freckles away!
#25 Lavender Aromatherapy Bath Salts
Pamper your loved ones with one of our most thoughtful gifts for gardeners that work hard! This gift from Azure can be shipped to your door, or skip the shipping costs by meeting their truck when it comes to your area!
#26 Goat Milk Foot Cream from Longview Farms
Another way to pamper your gardening loved one! This gift from Azure can be shipped to your door, or skip the shipping costs by meeting their truck when it comes to your area!
#27 Garden Clogs
These handy slip on shoes are perfect for summer trips out to the garden! A must-have on our list of gifts for gardeners!
Gifts for Gardener Dads
#28 Garden Tiller
Have a loved one that likes power tools? Take a look at this handy tiller/cultivator from Sun Joe!
#29 Garden Tool Kit
All set to get to work with this top rated gardening tool kit!
#30 Woodsmans Bar
Handcrafted soap makes a great stocking stuffer! This gift from Azure can be shipped to your door, or skip the shopping costs by meeting their truck when it comes to your area!
#31 3 in 1 Folding Hand Saw
Want to please a guy? Tools!
Gifts for Gardener Kids
#32 Grow Bags
My kids love these cute grow bags. They had a blast planting theirs this year with sunflowers, carrots, salad greens, strawberries and potatoes, all their favorites!
#33 Dinosaur Garden Tool Set for Kids
#34 Unicorn Gardening Set
#35 Kids Wheelbarrow
Isn’t this one adorable? I might have to get one of these for my kids, who are always trying to run off with my full sized wheelbarrow!
#36 Kids Gardening Gloves
Don’t ask why, but garden gloves were one of my kids’ most exciting gifts last year! I guess I’m the same way, though…
#37 5 Piece Kids Garden Tool Set
Your kids will have a blast working in their garden with this cute miniature tool set by Giggle Goods.
#38 Paint and Plant Flower Growing Kit for Kids
Combine gardening with art. Perfect for the crafty kid in your life!
#39 Kids Montessori Gardening Set
There are lots of kids gardening kits available, but I’m pretty sure this one by U+Me is one of the cutest!
#40 Fun Seeds
My kids are just like me. Seeds are one of the most exciting things in the world! Some of my kids’ favorites include Cinderella pumpkin, Black Nebula Carrot, Blue Snow Pea, Sunflowers, Alpine Strawberries and Purple Podded Pole Beans (yes, purple is very popular in our house!).
Gifts for Homesteaders
#41 Be Your Own Doctor
Be Your Own Doctor is one of our most used reference books on the homestead, that has helped us with first aid in countless emergencies and saved us thousands in doctor bills over the years!
#42 Backyard Homestead
One of my all time favorite homesteading books, Carleen shows how to set up a successful homestead on as little as 1/4 acre!
#43 Beekeeping Kit
Although it’s a challenge, beekeeping is definitely one of my favorite homestead projects. It provides pollination for your garden, honey for the kitchen, and beeswax for crafts. With this complete starter kit, all you need are the bees!
#44 Mason Bee Hotel
Mason bees are a beneficial insect that can be encouraged to visit your garden by hanging up a hotel to give them a cozy home!
#45 Back to Basics
One of the most unique homesteading books I’ve read, Back to Basics is packed full of lost skills and fun homestead projects. You can read my full book review here!
#46 Muck Boots
They might not be the most exciting, but for someone who loves practical gifts, muck books might just be it!
#47 DIY Candle Kit
A fun project for a crafty person, this is the first one is the same kit I use for our candles!
#48 The Encyclopedia of Country Living
One of my top recommended homesteading books, this one is an absolute must-have! You can read my full review of the book here!
#49 Incubator
A fun gift for homesteading kids and adults alike! Our family keeps an incubator on the kitchen table in the spring, where we can all enjoy watching adorable chicks hatch!
Gifts for the Homestead Kitchen
#50 Fermenting Lids
I use these handy lids on my ferments. They are one of the best homesteading gifts I’ve received!
#51 Fermenting Weights
These beautiful glass fermenting weights are definitely at the top of my list! Keeping your ferments submerged means no more moldy fermenting messes!
#52 Sourdough Starter
My sisters-in-law make the most amazing homemade sourdough bread. Azure offers several brands of regular and gluten free sourdough starters, a great gift for a homesteader! Meet their truck when it delivers to your area for free shipping!
#53 Grain Mill
A grain mill is a must have for any homestead kitchen, whether it’s a fancy electric model, or a an inexpensive hand crank one like I have. This one is near the top of my list of gifts for for gardeners or homesteaders!
#54 Rolling Pins
The perfect gift for a homesteader who makes their own pastries! I picked this set because it has excellent reviews and comes with three designs, but be sure to shop around and check out the other fun designs available!
#55 Dehydrator
Preserve all your fresh produce with the perfect gift for a gardener! I’ve had mine for 7 years and have used it like a workhorse!
#56 Ice Cream Maker
A favorite in our household, our Cuisinart ice cream maker is still going strong after years of making everything from fresh cow’s cream ice cream to non-dairy sorbets and coconut milk ice cream! Pretty sure this is my kids’ favorite appliance…
#57 Cast Iron
Cast iron is a must-have for the homestead kitchen. We use ours in the oven, on the stove top, on the wood stove, and even over an open fire! These are just a few ideas from the many types of cast iron cookware available. The cute colored ones are great for the oven and stove, but for wood stove and open fire cooking, be sure to get the regular black cast iron!
#58 Canning Set
Everything they will need for water bath canning is included in this starter set!
#59 Compost Bucket
Keep kitchen scraps for the garden neat and tidy with this cute compost bucket!
#60 Vitamix
I received a Vitamix many years ago as a gift, and it’s one of my most used gifts ever!
A Vitamix is soooooo much more than a blender! We use ours every day, throughout the day, for everything from smoothies and ice cream, to butter and peanut butter, to grinding grain and almond flour, to making creamed soups and baby food!
It gets a LOT of use during canning season too! We can the best applesauce ever by cutting the core off the apples, cooking till soft, and throwing in the Vitamix, peel and all (plus a dash of cinnamon!). We pour the hot applesauce straight from the Vitamix into jars to be canned in a water bath. Besides saving time, blending the peel with the applesauce adds nutrition, a beautiful pink color, and boatloads of flavor to the finished applesauce!
The perfect gift for the modern homesteader!
#61 Juicer
They can turn all their homegrown fruits and veggies into delicious juice with this juicer from Hamilton Beach.
#62 Cider Press
Grow apples? Have a party and press your own delicious sweet cider, or even get started brewing hard ciders with a cider press.
#63 Kombucha Starter
Make healthy and delicious fermented kombucha for a fraction of the cost of store bought with a kombucha starter. You can get one shipped for free if you meet the Azure truck when it comes to your neighborhood!
#64 Mortar and Pestle
Crush fresh herbs and spices right when you need them with this unique mortar and pestle, a beautiful gift for a homesteader!
#65 Sprout Master
You can get these handy sprouting trays in single, double or triple layers to grow loads of delicious sprouts at home! This gift from Azure can be shipped to your door, or skip the shopping costs by meeting their truck when it comes to your area!
#66 Nourishing Traditions
Think cookbooks are boring? Nourishing Traditions challenges diet dictocrats and politically correct nutrition with pages of ancient recipes and nutrition information from around the world.
#67 Cheesemaking Kit
Cheesemaking is fun craft that I’ve experimented with a lot in my homestead kitchen! Azure literally offers dozens of starter cultures for every kind of cheese and dairy product you can imagine, and you can get them all shipped for free by meeting the Azure truck when it comes to your area!
#68 Knife Sharpener
This inexpensive sharpener is also super user friendly! A practical gift for homesteaders.
#69 Azure Gift Card
Stock that homestead pantry with a plethora of healthy foods with an Azure Standard gift card!
#70 Anthem Slice and Pair Gift Set
These high carbon stainless knives are made in the US. This high quality but affordable knife set will take care of all the basics in a homestead kitchen!
#71 Tea Sampler
Perfect for the tea connoisseur, this tea sampler features 6 boxes of herbal teas.
Gifts for Homesteading Guys
#72 The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects
You can finally get some things done around the homestead with this one. The perfect gift for homesteading guys!
#73 Cold Steel Crossbow
Go hunting or just have some fun target shooting with this affordable but well made cross bow. This is the same one my husband uses and loves!
#74 Cold Steel Hatchet
My husband loves his Cold Steel hatchet. They have several models in different price ranges to pick from. If you want good quality for an affordable price, go with Cold Steel!
#75 Outdoor Edge Outfitter Tools
Outdoor Edge does a great job at combining good quality with affordability. One of my husband’s most used tools is one of their interchangeable blade saws that cost just $15 and is still holding up well after a few years. This tool set is perfect for someone interested in hunting or butchering!
#76 Throwing Knives
Growing up, knife throwing was a popular hobby at our house, mostly with the boys. This DVD by multiple times world champion knife thrower Michael Pearl is how we learned to do it. This is the perfect gift for a guy who needs a new hobby!
#77 Electric Knife Sharpener
The perfect practical guy gift. This is another item with a wide price range. You can find a sharpener for any budget!
#78 Machete
Since visiting Central America where machetes are used for everything, his Gerber machete is one of my husband’s favorite tools!
#79 Butcher Knives
We use Dexter knives for all of our butchering, from chickens to large animals!
#80 Ammo
The past year and a half ammo has been hard to find and expensive to buy. It’s a great gift for a guy. Head to your local sporting goods store to find some. Along the same lines, accessories like holsters or laser bullets are more ideas!
#81 Carhartt Pants
Gifts for Preppers
With all the chaos going on around the world today, prepping seems more and more important. There are so many fun ideas in the prepping category, from cool gadgets to practical books. Here are just a few ideas!
#82 Berkey Water Filter
Berkey has one of the best water filtration systems out there. I know because I used their filters for years when our tap water was unsafe to drink.
#83 Ditch Medicine
Not for the faint of heart, Ditch Medicine goes way beyond your typical first aid book with advanced medical procedures. This is one I keep on hand in case of a true emergency where medical help is unavailable.
#84 Old Fashioned Lantern
Oil or kerosene lanterns were a main light source on early homesteads, and there are lots of cute designs available today! Just be sure to stock up on fuel too!
#85 Solar Generator
Whether for camping or for emergencies, you can have power when the power goes out with Jackery’s solar generator and a solar panel. Jackery makes a range of sizes depending on what you want to power.
#86 Biolight Campstove and Charger
#87 Berkey Water Bottle
We keep these in our emergency backpacks to make water anywhere safe to drink.
#88 Lifestraw
A more compact way to filter water on the go! My husband carries one of these in his hunting/bug out bag.
#89 Survival Shovel
These handy folding shovels are a popular item right now!
#90 Get Prepared Now
This practical book by one of my favorite authors will help your loved one get more prepared for any emergency!
#91 Solar Lantern
Rather than store oil or kerosene, we use a solar lantern when the lights go out. The lantern can be charged by the sun or hand cranked to generate power. This is a great lower budget gift idea for homesteaders and preppers!
#92 Body Armor
I’m pretty sure body armor was my husband’s favorite Christmas gift ever. AR500 is our favorite brand, featuring high quality armor at more affordable prices than most of the competition. They have some fantastic Black Friday deals going on during the month of November!
#93 Backpack
This internal frame backpack combines good quality with an affordable price. My husband uses his as both a bug out bag and hunting pack.
#94 Dr. Prepper
This disaster preparedness guide goes beyond a normal first aid book, but isn’t as advanced in techniques as Ditch Medicine. It’s mostly stuff anyone can do with the proper information. If I had to pick one first aid book, this would probably be it!
94 Gifts for Gardeners and Homesteaders
I hope you found some great ideas in this year’s list of gifts for gardeners and homesteaders! Share in the comments your favorite gardening or homesteading related gift you’ve ever received!
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