Gift Ideas:
DIY handmade gifts from the garden for all occasions

DIY handmade garden gift ideas

Gifts from the garden can be both thoughtful and delightful, but also carry a personal touch that reflects the love and care put into growing and crafting them. There's a wealth of possibilities for creating beautiful and meaningful gifts straight from nature's bounty and to think you grew it all yourself. :)

DIY handmade gift ideas from the garden:

  1. Pinecones: I love using Pinecones!
    Pinecone crafts at craftpals.com
    How to dry pinecones at homes-n-gardens.com
    Pinecones offer a rustic charm and natural beauty that makes them perfect for crafting unique and heartfelt gifts.
    Pinecone wreaths: Create stunning wreaths by attaching pinecones to a wire or grapevine base. Add embellishments like berries, bows, or dried flowers for a festive touch.

    Pinecone Fire Starters: Wrap a wick around the pinecone and dip the pinecone in melted wax and allow them to harden. These fire starters make practical gifts for someone with a fireplace or woodstove, perfect for campers or hikers as well. Pinecones fire starters at H-n-G.

    Pinecone Ornaments: Turn pinecones into charming ornaments by adding a loop of ribbon or twine for hanging. Decorate them with glitter, paint, or tiny bells, berries for a festive flair. I tie my pinecones in threes and attach them to the garland on my handrailing.

    Pinecone Centrepieces: Arrange pinecones in a decorative bowl, wicker basket or tray to create a striking centrepiece for your table or mantle. I have lights with pinecones in a wicker basket and use it as a nightlight, but you could add seasonal accents for an extra festive touch.

  2. Greenery: For Wreaths, centrepieces and Swags I use fresh greenery tree boughs, bush clippings, ivy, or ferns to craft beautiful wreaths, centrepieces or swags for my home. I Adorn them with seasonal accents like pinecones, candles, lights, berries, birds, ribbon, or flowers for added charm.

  3. Herb Infused Oils or Vinegars: I have done this with oils and vinegars and use it on my salads. I also add a sprig of fennel seeds or parsley to my containers and it looks so pretty sitting on the counter. :)
    Harvest fresh herbs like rosemary, basil, oregano or thyme from the garden and infuse them into high-quality olive oil or vinegar. I also add garlic cloves. These infused oils can add depth and flavor to salads.

  4. Homemade Herbal Tea Blends: Harvest and dry herbs such as chamomile, mint, or lavender to create custom herbal tea blends. Package them in decorative jars or bags with brewing instructions for a thoughtful and soothing gift. Here's a herbal tea envelope to print with a short poem at homes-n-gardens.com.


  5. Seed Packets: Save seeds from your garden's blooms and package them in decorative envelopes or small jars. Giving the gift of seeds allows recipients to enjoy the beauty of your garden in their own homes.


  6. Homemade Potpourri: Dry fragrant flowers like old fashion roses (Hansa), herbs, small pinecones and citrus peels from the garden to create aromatic potpourri blends. Add your favourite essential oils for an extra boost of fragrance and package them in decorative containers or sachets. When I do go by my homemade peau pourri, I give it a stir and dream of spring. Homemade peau pourri recipes at homes-n-gardens.com


  7. Handcrafted Herbal Soaps: Infuse homemade soaps with garden-grown herbs like lavender, rosemary, or calendula. Not only do these soaps smell wonderful, but they also provide natural benefits for the skin. Here's an idea to attach dried flowers to soap. at homes-n-gardens.


  8. Homemade Herb Salt or Sugar: Combine freshly harvested herbs with coarse salt or sugar to create flavorful seasoning blends. Herb salts are perfect for enhancing savory dishes, while herb sugars can add a unique twist to desserts and beverages.


  9. Herbal Hair Rinse: Infuse apple cider vinegar with fresh herbs like rosemary, basil or chamomile to create a natural hair rinse. This herbal hair rinse packed with vitamins and minerals, can help nourish the scalp and promote healthy hair growth. It smells good and leaves your hair squeeky clean. :)


  10. Homemade Herb Butter: Mix finely chopped herbs such as parsley, chives, garlic or dill into softened butter to create flavorful herb butter that elevates any dish.


  11. Floral Bath Salts: Combine Epsom salts with dried flowers and herbs from the garden to create fragrant bath salts. These bath salts help relax muscles, soften skin and provide a spa-like bathing experience at home.

    Flower Petal Bath Bombs: Create bath bombs infused with dried flower petals from the garden. These floral bath bombs release a burst of color and fragrance when added to bathwater, transforming the bathing experience into a sensory delight.

  12. Herbal Eye Pillows: I sew small fabric pillows filled with dried herbs like lavender and flaxseeds. These soothing eye pillows can be warmed in the microwave or chilled in the freezer and placed over the eyes to relieve tension and promote relaxation.
    https://homes-n-gardens.com/garden-gifts/chamomile-eye-pads.html


  13. Garden-Themed Gift Baskets: Assemble gift baskets filled with an assortment of garden-inspired items, such as herbal teas, homemade preserves, scented candles, scrubs, salts, butters and gardening tools. These thoughtfully baskets are perfect for any occasion.

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