Shear Necessity
- Felco 2, $55
Ask any professional about their favorite tool, and nine times out of ten, they will respond “my Felco pruning shears.” These classic, Swiss-made pruners are the workhorse of any garden toolbox. At $60 they are a bit of an investment, but the company provides incredible maintenance and part-replacement services, ensuring that these pruners last for a lifetime. We also offer our own how-to on cleaning and maintaining this gardening essential.
Growing Guide
One of our favorite books this year is A Garden Can Be Anywhere by Lauri Kranz, owner of Edible Gardens LA. The book is part inspiration and part nitty-gritty guide to growing your own organic edible garden, no matter the setting or the size of the plot.
Color Me Pretty
- Jute Twine 24 Pack, $38
Mom will add even more color to the garden this season with this bright collection of 24 rolls of twine. Made in Scotland from colorful jute, this twine can be used to guide a climbing plant up a trellis or hang a birdhouse. Best of all--it’s not exclusively for outdoor use!
Garden Gallery
- Ceramic Wallscape Planters, from $23
Create an artful greenery-filled gallery wall for Mom this Mother’s Day with these wallscape planters from West Elm, handcrafted and available in two sizes. Surprise her with an assortment that will liven up her outdoor space.
Salad Days
From the creator of the popular blog of the same name, the Salad for President cookbook is a collection of more than 75 salad-inspired recipes by artists, chefs, and thinkers. Author Julia Sherman takes salad to a new level, and will definitely motivate Mom to take full advantage of that edible garden.
Garden Anywhere
- Grow-Anywhere Herb Growbar, from $119
With this growbar from Food52, you can get a head start on your herb garden no matter the climate. From Modern Sprout, this LED light with a built-in timer makes it easy for your plants to get the glow they need, right on the kitchen counter.
