Gifts for gardeners

Gifts for gardeners

Fresh flower fever

A nine-hole Mason jar lid (above) is made especially to hold flowers in place. The 3-inch, aged galvanized finished lid fits pints and quart jars. $6.50 each, jar not included. Available at www.shoptgw.com or 1-888-977-7159.

Handy dandy knife

The Big Grip Knife is ideal for many garden tasks, from digging to opening bags. The large handle with a soft-molded grip provides control and comfort, and the sharpened blade with serrated edge makes carving into hard ground easy. Available for $8.99 at www.Fiskars.com and also True Value hardware stores, as well as Target and Amazon.

Birdie treats

Fill a basket (above) with a trio of special blends that include sunflower meats, peanuts, safflower and pecans or sunflower meats infused with fiery hot habanero chilies to keep the squirrels away. Available for $12.99 to $17.99 per 5-pound bags of Cole’s Wild Bird seeds. Cole’s seeds are sold nationwide; find a retailer at coleswildbird.com.

Living art

Topiaries created with moss and succulents are living art for yard and home. From a life-size bullfrog to a full-size giraffe, as well as show dogs, Gardens by Teresa in Yorktown, Va., can create it. Online gardening shop features domed terrariums, $19.99 minus plants to $32.99 with succulents, as well as Romeo and Juliet planters, $58.99 each. Custom topiary orders accepted, $47 and up at www.gardensbyteresa.com or 757-532-0080.

Tribune News Service