1. Gift a Beautiful Herb or Salad Planter

Fresh herbs and salad greens are a joy to have just outside the kitchen door. I'm offering ready-to-go herb and salad planters—perfect for gifting! They’re practical, beautiful, and will keep giving all season long.
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This Mother's Day, skip the flower bouquet and give a gift that truly grows. If your mom loves to garden—or has been dreaming of getting her hands back in the soil—there are so many thoughtful ways to celebrate her passion. From practical tools to time well spent, here are eight experience ideas that will make her feel deeply loved and appreciated.

2. Plant Together: A Garden Date

Sometimes the best gift is simply your time. Spend a morning or afternoon helping her plant new flowers, veggies, or herbs. Bring over some starter plants, a few bags of compost, and your favorite gloves. You’ll create lasting memories (and a thriving garden) side by side.

3. A Gift Card for a Garden Upgrade

Whether she dreams of a new raised bed, a kitchen herb garden, or refreshing her space with summer plantings, a garden consulting service could be just the thing. Let her choose exactly what she wants help with—and enjoy the fruits (and veggies!) of a professional touch all season long. Click here to schedule a discovery call or click here to purchase a gift card for the consultation.

4. Custom Seed Starter Kit

Put together a personalized seed starter kit just for her. Include organic seeds for her favorite herbs and flowers, biodegradable pots or a seed tray, seed starting mix, and a cute watering can. Tie it all together with twine and a handwritten note.

5. A "Garden Helper" Day

Offer an act of service: a full day where you help weed, mulch, transplant, or even build new garden beds. Make it fun—bring snacks, music, and maybe a new garden tool as part of the surprise.

6. Visit a Botanical Garden or Nursery Together

Plan a day trip to a beautiful botanical garden or local nursery. Let her pick out a new plant or two while enjoying a relaxed, inspiring day surrounded by blooms and greenery.

7. Floral and Herbal Tea Basket

Create a tea lover’s basket with dried herbs like chamomile, mint, lavender, and rose petals—perfect for relaxing after a day in the garden. Add a pretty teacup, a tea infuser, and a jar of local honey to make it extra special.

8. Personalized Garden Journal

Give her a beautiful garden journal to track planting dates, pruning schedules, harvest notes, and seasonal reflections. You can even tuck in some dried flowers, seed packets, or inspirational garden quotes to get her started.

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Whether you choose one of these ideas or mix a few together, the heart of the gift is helping her connect with what she loves most: the beauty, peace, and abundance of growing things.

Interested in a ready-to-go herb or salad planter or a gift card for summer garden upgrades?
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