Gardening can be fun, inspiring, and even stress-relieving [1], but it's typically put on hold when temperatures start to drop. Luckily, indoor gardening technology makes it possible to enjoy this mindfulness-promoting [2] activity year-round.
Indoor gardening supplies also make unique, creative gifts — they're a nice way to add a pop of colour to your home! Browse our picks for indoor gardens, seed packs, and other plant-themed goodies to give the gift of a green thumb this year.
AeroGarden Harvest
The AeroGarden Harvest [3] ($100, originally $150) countertop garden comes with all the tools you need to grow up to six plants of your choice, no matter the time of year. You can choose from seed packs for herbs, veggies, or flowers. The LED grow lights will apparently make the tiny garden grow five times faster than outdoor plants.
Bosmere Haws Indoor Plastic Watering Can
We love the pretty sage-green colour of this Bosmere Haws Indoor Plastic Watering Can [4] ($15). Its miniature size is ideal for indoor gardening.
Meiwo 7-Pocket Hanging Vertical Garden
Suitable for inside or outside, the Meiwo 7-Pocket Hanging Vertical Garden [5] ($14) does not take up a lot of space and makes for unique wall decor.
Jungalow Kaya Pot by Justine Blakeney
The Jungalow Kaya Pot by Justine Blakeney [6] ($59) makes a perfect planter and comes in three gorgeously warm shades of orange.
Secret Garden Colouring Book
Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book [7] ($10) has over 8,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. Adult colouring books are a great mindfulness activity, too.
West Elm Misewell Portico Hanging Planter
Available in blush or white, the West Elm Misewell Portico Hanging Planter [8] ($119) has a minimal yet eye-catching design that your artistic friends or relatives will appreciate.
AeroGarden Garden Shears
Every gardener needs pruning shears. The AeroGarden Garden Shears [9] ($10, originally $13) are a solid basic option.
Click and Grow Smart Garden 9
The Click and Grow Smart Garden 9 [10] ($200) is an automatic self-watering garden that would be a great addition to any desk or kitchen table. It comes with tomato, basil, and lettuce seed pods, but you can also sub in your own seeds.
MyBackyardFrontier Plant Mom Mug
Your plant-obsessed friend needs this MyBackyardFrontier Plant Mom Mug [11] ($20) in her life.
Click and Grow Vibrant Flower 9-Pack Plant Pods
The Vibrant Flower 9-Pack of Plant Pods [12] ($24) is one of many seed options available on Click and Grow's website. It contains petunias, black pansies, and colourful polka-dot plants.
Uncommon Goods Zoe Tang Terrarium Candle
Zoe Tang's gorgeous Terrarium Candles [13] ($25) look like mini gardens. Choose between the cactus terrarium, which is pine and vanilla scented, or the poppy terrarium, which is white tea and jasmine.
Papier House Plants Journal
Customise this Papier House Plants Journal [14] ($27) for a personal gift. The receiver can take notes about their garden or use it to jot down whatever other thoughts they may have.
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