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A Gardener's Wish List

Are you looking for that oh-so-perfect gift for someone on your gift list? Garden equipment and accessories are wonderful gifts for anyone who enjoys plants. Gifts can range from the practical (watering cans, pruners, gloves) to the more exciting (publications, specialized pruning shears, rare seeds, select plants) -- those things that gardeners may really want, but not actually buy for themselves. Here are a few suggestions from a gardener's wish list.

Listen for the Hints

Garden tools wear out or get lost. A replacement is always welcome, but be sure to get a hint of exactly what is needed before you buy.

A gardener should not be without a "good" knife. It's an invaluable tool for anyone who cooks or gardens. Visit a cutlery or kitchen supply store for kitchen knives. For an easily maintained, razor-sharp edge, a non-stainless, carbon steel blade is ideal. Some of the best are old ones that can be found in antique shops. To go along with a knife, buy a fine-grained sharpening stone and a knife sheath or holder if the blade does not retract.

Pruning Shears Used For Many Chores

Every household needs a pair of pruning shears. Shears are handy for shrubbery, the perennial garden, and even for the final shaping of a Christmas tree. As with other tools, it pays to buy good quality. Cheap ones raise blisters and tempers, plus they do a bad job. Look for grooved or Teflon blades that lessen sap buildup and comfortable handles with shock absorbers. Be sure to find the right size for the gardener's hand.

How about a gift certificate for the gardener? It will be greatly appreciated next spring. An indoor plant, such as Lemon Grass is a lovely gift for the chef with a green thumb.