1) Gardening Journal

One thing that I am really going to improve this gardening season is my notetaking and planning process.

I am not great awful at notetaking and I am even worse at remembering notes that I was supposed to take.  I always think that I am going to remember the details like; what kind of seeds we used, what type of pests were a problem, or how long we waited to harvest a particular vegetable, and I can never remember any of it.

THIS YEAR I will be purchasing a good gardening journal and really spend some time taking notes.  Any gardener would love a pretty and organized journal. It is a thoughtful gift for any occasion!

This journal got some great reviews on Amazon, but if you aren’t crazy about this one, there are hundreds to choose from!

2) “Welcome to the Farm”

by Shaye Elliott

I bought this book for myself after reading rave reviews about how it is the ULTIMATE beginner homesteader book.

First of all, the photos in the book of her homestead and life are just beautiful.  Her story and journey to homesteading is inspiring and really helped me hone the vision of what I wanted for our homestead.

I have only read parts of it and will read more as I take on the different homesteading projects that she writes about but I think this is an awesome book for anyone interested in homesteading.  It is a really great inspiration to take the plunge.

I can’t wait to read more of it.

3) “The Chicken Chick’s  Guide to Backyard Chickens”

by Kathy Shea Mormino

I have heard great things about this book. I have not read it myself but I would love to purchase it when I get closer to planning my chicken coop this spring.

I originally heard the author, Kathy Shea Mormino, speak on the “Living Homegrown” podcast that I frequently listen to and she was so knowledgeable about all things chickens that her book is on the top of my list of resources when it comes time to planning.

4) Rapid Thaw Defrosting Tray

I want this now!  I am constantly forgetting to pull our meat for dinner out of the freezer.  While I would hope that the Homesteader in your life is more organized with their meals than I am, I am sure they forget once in a while.

Defrosting frozen meat is a necessity for every Homesteader so this tool will be perfect for them (or really any cook you know!)  This Defrosting Tray has gotten great reviews on Amazon.  This holiday, I plan to get one for several of our family members.

Getting a gift that will solve a problem for your loved ones is awesome, and forgetting to take out the ground beef and having to resort to frozen pizza for dinner can definitely be a problem.  It is also highly affordable.

5)  Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

I wrote a previous post on the cleaning and care of cast iron pans.  When I first started using them, I had to clean the rust and dust off of them.  They also needed to be reseasoned.

Since then, I use my Lodge Cast Iron Skillet several times a week.  I love it, and I swear it makes me a better cook!

They are actually very affordable, durable, and a great gift for any new cook.

6)  Kitchen Compost Pail

This compost pail would be an awesome gift for anyone interested in composting. 

A couple years ago, I began composting and my husband built me a compost bin made out of cinderblocks up in the woods on our property.

Needless to say, it is far walk from the house and not one I wanted to take on a daily basis.

I reused a coffee container as my kitchen compost bin but this pail would be awesome to have to keep under the sink.

7)  Herb Scissors

These herb scissors look awesome!  I am not great at dicing herbs and these would save me so much time.

For the gardener who enjoys growing and using fresh herbs, these would be a perfect stocking stuffer!

8)  Felco F-8 Classic Pruner

Every gardener needs a good pair of hand pruners.  A good hand pruner is a necessity.

I previously posted an article on choosing the best garden hand pruner for any job. The Felco F-8 Classic Pruner came out on top.

While the price tag is heftier than other garden hand pruners, the reviews show that this pair is well worth the price.

You do not want to purchase a cheap hand pruner. They can be dangerous and most will not last more than one season.

Invest in a good one for the gardener on your list and they will thank you for many seasons to come!

9)  Gardening Cart

This gardening cart would be such a thoughtful gift for anyone.  According to the description, it is easier to use than a wheelbarrow!

It would be so helpful to have this type of cart when doing gardening or yard work.  It looks durable and easy to use!

10)  Gardening Hat

I really want to purchase a hat this season and this one is really cute.

It is unisex so it would work for anyone on your list.

This hat would protect them and let them look the part of expert gardener!

11) Burpee Gift Card

You can start planning your garden at any time of year! It is never to early to start.

For the person in your life who loves to garden, a Burpee Gift Card is the perfect gift.

Soon they will be busy planning which vegetable and fruit they will start from seed indoors and which ones they plant directly in the ground.

Even a seasoned gardener loves to try something new, and a gift card will give them the freedom to do so this spring!

Burpee has everything you need for seeds so it really is a one-stop shop. I have used it for our seeds in the past and they have been wonderful!

12)  Herb/Flower Drying Rack

I would love how this rack would look hanging in my kitchen or pantry in preparation for making dried spices. 

It is compact but can accomodate a good number of herb bunches at one time. It is also a very affordable gift for anyone interested in preserving thier herbs or flowers.

13) Easy Ferment Kit

I am not experienced in fermenting so I would definitely want to purchase a kit when I first start learning.

While I have made some vinegar without any special tools, I would love to purchase a kit and ferment some vegetables in the future.

This kit is the best rated one on Amazon and the reviews are really good.