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🎁 gift guides for people who like to play in the dirt


Ahh yes, it's that time of year when we all get inundated with gift guides.

To be honest, I have a love/hate with them. Because yes, we should be gifting experiences and making memories with the people we love.

At the same time, a useful, meaningful, or beautiful tangible gift can actually enhance someone's experience when they're doing something they love, and I'm allll for that!

So, hoping for a happy medium, I've curated four lists specifically for people who like to get outside and play in the dirt, whether your (or your loved one's) passion is plants, homegrown food, or outdoor recreation.

How did I pick these gifts? Simple—I have bought/used/gifted many of these items myself over the years. None of my picks were sponsored or review items. I included them because I really like them and hope you will, too.

35 Genius Gifts for Gardeners They'll Really Dig

25 Perfect Stocking Stuffers for Gardeners Under $25

23 Awesome Adventure Gifts for the Outdoor Lover

22 Unique Non-Cheesy Gifts for National Park Lovers


Many of the items I linked in the gift guides above are on sale right now, so don't sit on them for too long if you want the best deals.

If you're looking to scoop up some gardening gear at a discount, GrowOrganic.com is offering 20% off sitewide this weekend only! (I'm personally picking up another roll of frost covers and getting a head start on seed shopping.)

P.S. Did you know I've given away $5,000 worth of gift cards to Garden Betty readers in the last 2 years? And I'm doing it again!

Enter here for your chance to win one of two $500 gift cards I'm giving away until December 1.

This giveaway is sponsored by Amazon and exclusive to my readers. It's my way of saying THANK YOU for following my blog, supporting my work, and making it possible for me to bring you all the helpful resources on my blog without a paywall or membership.

P.P.S. If you haven't filled out my reader survey yet and have a bit of time, I'd be very grateful if you took 2 minutes to give me your feedback on what Garden Betty should look like in 2026. 🙏

Garden Betty

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