THE COOLSHIT FIELD GUIDES
Gifts for plant lovers, beyond another plant.
Gifts for plant lovers, from tools for the plants they already own to a small growing or flower-pressing project.
Their windowsill may already be full. Choose around what they like doing: taking cuttings, trimming herbs, keeping leaves tidy or preserving a flower from a walk. A useful tool or small project can fit the collection they already care for.
Meet the 6 picks
How we chose these
These six gifts cover plant care, propagation and botanical projects. We based the selection on the brands’ published information and dated catalog checks. Grow kits are projects from seed, not mature plants, and success depends on suitable light, care and conditions.
This is an editorial selection based on brand information, not a hands-on product test. Prices are USD snapshots before tax and shipping. Each pick links to its details and the original brand.
Find the right fit
| The find | A good fit for | Price at last check |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA CULTURE VASEKINTO | For the person who likes watching a cutting develop roots. | $30.40 |
| Sage Gardening ShearsModern Sprout | For tending herbs, delicate stems and houseplants. | $19.99 |
| Plant Care KitKikkerland | For someone who would appreciate a small set of everyday care tools. | $18 |
| Tiny Terracotta Lavender KitModern Sprout | For a patient grower who would enjoy starting a small lavender project. | $14.99 |
| Basil Garden JarModern Sprout | For someone who enjoys growing herbs as well as cooking with them. | $20 |
| Flower Press SetPrintworks | For a plant lover who also makes cards, collages or other paper projects. | $65 |
The studio shortlist
AQUA CULTURE VASE
The roots deserve a little attention too.
Who we’d give it to For the person who likes watching a cutting develop roots.
Before you choose This is the larger 120mm clear two-piece vase. Plants are not included; the top plate can be removed to use it for flowers.
Details, variant & last stock check
Sage Gardening Shears
A neat little tool for the indoor jungle.
Who we’d give it to For tending herbs, delicate stems and houseplants.
Before you choose The needle-nose shears have high-carbon steel blades and a reusable holster. They are for fine plant work, not a replacement for heavy pruning tools.
Details, variant & last stock check
Plant Care Kit
A little tin for tending the indoor jungle.
Who we’d give it to For someone who would appreciate a small set of everyday care tools.
Before you choose The tin includes a watering bulb, trimmer, leaf duster and booklet. Check what they already own so the kit fills a useful gap.
Details, variant & last stock check
Tiny Terracotta Lavender Kit
Good things take a sunny windowsill.
Who we’d give it to For a patient grower who would enjoy starting a small lavender project.
Before you choose This is a Lovely Lavender seed-growing kit in a terracotta planter. It does not arrive as the mature flowering plant shown in the example image.
Details, variant & last stock check
Basil Garden Jar
The beginning of a very local pesto.
Who we’d give it to For someone who enjoys growing herbs as well as cooking with them.
Before you choose The single jar contains a hydroponic growing system and starts from seed. Suitable light and care are required; a mature basil plant is not included.
Details, variant & last stock check
Flower Press Set
For flowers worth keeping a little longer.
Who we’d give it to For a plant lover who also makes cards, collages or other paper projects.
Before you choose The blue wooden press comes with paper, scissors, tweezers and a guide. It is a preserving activity, not a live-plant care tool.
Details, variant & last stock checkA few good questions
What can I give a plant lover who has no space for another plant?
Consider fine shears, a small care kit or a flower press. A vase also suits someone who already takes cuttings, but it still needs a place to live. Start with their current habits and available space.
Do the grow kits include a fully grown plant?
No. The lavender and basil selections are growing projects from seed. Product photographs may show an example of the grown result. Check the merchant’s contents and care guidance before buying.
Are these gifts all beginner-friendly?
We have not tested or assigned difficulty ratings. Match the gift to the recipient’s experience, light and willingness to care for a growing project. Tools for plants they already own may be a better fit than introducing another species.
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