The Inside Dirt at iloveplants.com for December 2004

In this Issue:
*Gifts for the Gardener

Greetings fellow gardeners and a warm welcome to all of our new subscribers! The holidays are quickly approaching, and this month we�re bringing you our very best list of favorite holiday gift ideas for the gardener. There are so many great items out there that you may have difficulty deciding which one to buy. Personally, I�m requesting Suzy Bales� latest book entitled, �Down-to-Earth Gardener.� I can�t wait to curl up in a chair with it and enjoy her warm writing style and the stunning garden photos.Gifts for the Gardener

Yes, it�s that time again. Time to decide what to give our loved ones for the holidays. If you�re in search of a gift for someone who loves to garden then read on for tons of good ideas and sources to purchase them from.

For the bird and wildlife enthusiast there is a large variety of interesting birdhouses (including one with your college logo), feeders, and adorable bat, butterfly, bee or lady bug houses.

Bring cheer to any home with a Candy Cane Basket Bouquet or a poinsettia plant.

Computer savvy gardeners will welcome a landscape design software where they can create the garden of their dreams.

A fantastic new book this year is Suzy Bales� �Down-to-Earth Gardener.� Lots of great tips on gardening in tandem with nature. Or choose from our selection of gardening books that cover a variety of topics.

Garden arbors, furniture, bridges, hammocks and stepping stones are delightful d�cor in the garden and they make great gifts.

Garden Accessories are fun gifts to receive. And there are plenty to choose from, such as obelisks, wind chimes, weathervanes, sundials, thermometers, rain gauges and more.

Art lovers will enjoy some garden art they can add to their gardens for a whimsical touch.

A unique planter or piece of pottery will provide a home for a special plant.

Useful items like these botanically inspired garden gloves and aprons will delight any gardener.

A bargain on a triple package of magazine subscriptions for Better Homes & Gardens, House & Garden and Home for only $25 will indulge the gardener�s need for visual ideas.

Give the gift of green. Tree Givers plants trees as part of the reforestation efforts in all 50 states to honor special individuals on special occasions.

Share your love for gardening with a child. Purchase a special garden gift for kids.

There are plenty of Organic products to choose from for the natural gardener or a host of environmentally sensitive products for the home and garden.

And, for the budget conscious shopper, visit our Garden Bargains page where you can shop and save money at the same time.

I hope this list of gifts will make it easy for you to find a very nice gift for a unique and special gardener in your life.

May the spirit of the season fill your heart with love and gratitude. Happy Holidays!

Susan Myers