Showing posts with label garden gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garden gifts. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Start Your Own Garden With Recycled Bottle Seedling Kit


 
Gardening is the most relaxing and stress relieving hobby. It is not surprising that many of us are quite passionate about it. Everything about gardening is good. It is very rewarding You do not only help in the propagation of plants. It also gives you pleasure from the time you sow those seeds until the time you reap what you had sown. In addition, you do not only get to eat freshly pick fruits and vegetables, you can also earn from it.

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When someone is passionate about gardening, not even a limited space can stop them from not owning a garden. They would always find a way to ensure that their home or office is not without a garden or even a plant. Some would use terrariums to plant their favorite herbs, flowers or vegetables. Others use window boxes. While some would recycle water bottles. It is quite amazing using these water bottles for your garden at home. I also found some herb kits which use recycled water bottles as plant container. The Recycled Bottle Seedling Kit is a very convenient way of starting your own garden. It is also a perfect gift in any occasion. I am planning to give one of these Recycled Bottle Seedling Kit  to my niece who will be celebrating her eighth birthday this coming September 18th. I am sure she will be thrilled since she had shown some interest in gardening at a very young age. It is time that she has her own garden.
 
 
It is not too late to start your own garden. The herb kits can make a good jump start. If you have no planters or pots to plant your vegetable then you can recycle water bottles. This is hitting two birds with one stone. You are not only help in the propagation of plants. You are also helping in the reduction of garbage.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Handling Stress In The Most Productive Way

 

According to Valerie Bertinelli, "Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There's going to be stress in life, but it's your choice whether you let it affect you or not." Surely, nobody gets away from stress. People from all walks of life succumb to stress especially when we are pressured at work, school and even at home. Lucky are those who are able to handle it very well. Experts say that it is just a matter of stress handling. If we let stress affect us, then we are doomed to resort to all types of vices such as drug addiction, smoking and alcoholism.

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Most people I know handle stress in a very positive way. In fact, they are more productive when they are stressed. One of my cousins, for example, cleans the entire house when she is stressed out. I must admit that is much better way of handling stress that getting into vices. However, the most productive  way of overcoming stress is by gardening. I suppose that everyone who started gardening gets hook with it. It is quite amazing watching your plants grow day by day. It makes you feel good about yourself knowing that you helped it grow. I am happy that I was introduced to gardening at a very young age. It has been my way of venting all my frustrations and problems in life. I guess it is my mom's too considering the number of  Herb Kits and Seed Starting Kits stored in the garden shed. 

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She has all types of Herb Kits and Seed Starting Kits in the garden shed. She has a collection of Herbs of Napoli Herb Kit, Herbs of Tuscany Herb Kit and Basil-O-Holic Foodie Garden Seed Kit because they are easy to plant and maintain. The kits also include instructions which are easy to follow that even a young child can understand. I have already planted several of her Herb Kits and Seed Starting Kits in my own home. Some of it I have planted in the DIY living wall kit which now hangs on her kitchen walls. I know that she have given some of her collection of herb kits as a gift already. But it seems that her supply of herb kits does not run out. Well, it is her own way of sorting out her problems and relieving her stress. I wish that everyone will be able to handle stress in the most productive way. Rather than destroying their life, they should do something creative and productive. 

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

My Housewarming Presents


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More often than not I give home garden gifts as a present. They are perfect in every way because they grow. They are beneficial to our environment as well. They don't just beautify our surroundings; they also provide us with fresh air. Plants can make anyone feel great. Besides, I always love gardening.I tried growing all types of plants in my apartment. I planted them in terrariums, flower boxes and even in old wine crates. 

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Unfortunately, gardening does not love me because none of the plants survived or perhaps I have been not paid close attention to them. My frustration in gardening is known to all my close friends and relatives which is why I always receive home garden gifts every time there is a special occasion.  I always receive live plants and kits such as Easter Wheat-grass Garden-in-a-Pail, Basil Seed Kit in Bamboo Container, and other Seed Starting Kits and Gifts That Grow which used to frustrate me.  Other than I was not good in growing plants because they die all the time, my space was limited. Unless I bring the plants to my parents'  place, the plants do not stand a chance of survival. But now that I have my own house with a great landscape and garden, I have more than enough space for all the home garden gifts. Besides, after successfully growing plants on the living wall kits, somehow I have gained enough confidence in planting.
 
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I suppose the famous quote that goes the love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies is true. I will forever be looking for different means and ways to grow plants. I know that  I will still encounter failures in growing plants along the way. But these failures cannot stop me from growing plants. Besides I still have my friends and my family who are always around when I need help in gardening. No worries.





Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Home Herb Garden: A Perfect Gift For Our Loveones


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Choosing a birthday present for my best friend since high school is always giving me a headache. There are times that I regret being her best friend especially during special occasions such as Christmas, her birthday and their wedding anniversary because I do not know what else to give her. That’s because she already has everything she could ask for. So I always end up asking her what she wants as a present. However, she no longer wants to receive a present that she already knew. I might as well not give her anything since the essence of surprise is gone. She wants to receive a present that she will feel excited about when she opens it.


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I was already thinking of baking her favorite cookies since she is on a strict diet. I was planning to ruin her diet when I remembered our last conversation that she is taking classes for cooking. Surely, she would want a home herb garden in her grand kitchen just like the ones I have in our kitchen. It is probably not an original idea since I received the home herb garden from her but I am sure that she will be surprised when she receives the same gift as well. With the help of my cousin who is very good with plants, I started an herb garden for my best friend. I bought two sets of three assorted Volcanic Rock Planters and several Seed and herb kits and ask my cousin to plant them for me. The home herb garden will be ready in a month just in time for her birthday and for the first time in a long time, I am looking forward to her birthday.

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Whenever we give someone a gift, we are not only giving just any gift; we are giving a part of our self to that person. We always give it a careful thought because we want to be remembered by the person who will be receiving the gift. These are a few of the reasons why choosing a gift is hard especially if that person already has everything that money can buy. But let us not forget that the most expensive gifts are not those which can be bought by money.




Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Live Plants As Gifts For Your Loveones

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We all wish to be loved and wanted by the people who are important in our lives like our parents, siblings, kids, friends and love ones. These are the things that sustain us and keep us grounded. These are also the things which keep us sane and alive. In addition without the feeling of being valued or unwanted one tends to be suicidal. More often than not, they feel worthless and thus it is impossible for them to value human life as well. It seldom happens that those who lived a life being unwanted by those whom they expect to love them lead a good life and values people.


One of the things which make us feel important and valued is by receiving gifts from the people who are important to us. It is not necessarily expensive. A greeting card, a letter, flowers and even garden plants will do. Gifts which are especially created or handcrafted with our own hands deem more valuable compared to gifts which are commonly bought in stores. If we have a small flower garden at home, we can simply pick them and make a lovely bouquet of flowers and give it to our parents, grandparents or anyone we value. Or if it is really not possible for us to handcraft our gifts with our bare hands, we can give them home garden gifts such as herb kits, seed starting kits and gifts that grow, outdoor spring plants and flowers, or outdoor fall plants and flowers.

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It is human nature to want and expect being love and wanted by our family and especially our love ones. It is what makes our life meaningful. Giving gifts is just a simple gesture that will let the other person know that you are acknowledging their worth as a person. A gift as simple as a bouquet of flowers or a live plant, is enough to make your love ones smile.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Gardening Books As A Gift


Have you done your holiday shopping? If not then perhaps it is time that you should. Christmas is just around the corner. It is better to do your shopping early to avoid the busy streets and the crowd. I am not am done with my shopping as well but I planning to do it online since I always find it less stressful and tiresome. There is no need for me to squeeze in the crowd, or waste some gas by going to the stores. Well, I know there are certain advantages and disadvantages to shop online as well as going to the store yourself. It is just that, I always find the web friendlier compared to the sales clerks on the store. Moreover it is also convenient. As an online shopper myself, I am grateful that more store owners are bringing their goods or products online. I can make my reservations early especially when I am planning to give gardening books as a present to my family members and friends. I heard that these books sell like hot potatoes among gardening enthusiasts.


I have a huge collection of gardening books my self. I purchased some books online a few years back some are presents from my family and friends who are concerned about the well-being of whichever plant I tried growing. They are quite helpful especially to the beginners. These gardening books have greatly helped my mom grow her own garden as well. These books include plant care tips, new gardening ideas and what is there to know about plants. It is also quite engaging to plant lovers and garden enthusiasts.


Books as gifts are perfect for all ages. I have been giving them as gifts instead of expensive gadgets or toys for several years now. Books such as Container Gardening and The A-Z Encyclopedia for Garden Plants give useful information about plants which can be used in your garden and plant care. Beginner or nor, these books are nothing but perfect.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Great Gift Ideas For Gardening Enthusiasts


Gardening enthusiasts love exchanging gardening ideas and tips as well as exchanging garden gifts such as seed starting kits and gifts that grow, window garden gift basket, flower pot holders and anything related to gardening. Even organic fertilizers are greatly appreciated. They also love exchanging indoor and outdoor plants and flowers. 


Seed starting kits and gifts that grow are perfect gifts for kids who are just starting to grow their own garden. This garden gift is always included in my wish list in spite of my incapability to grow and maintain a live plant. There was a time though that I have given up on growing my own garden but my ever supportive family and friends never gave up on me. They have even lavished me with different garden gifts and live plants. But as what I have mentioned in my previous blog, the seed kits were always paired with artificial plants if in case my new garden project is another failure.


Another great garden gift for a friend or family member who loves gardening is the window garden gift basket. This gift set includes a garden mini potted plants and a Window Boxes Gift Book. On top of this, is the window box gift set which includes our all time favorite sweets, chocolates and goodies which the entire family will surely love. Just keep the sweets to a moderation though. And of course, the window box which came with the gift set will look great on your window. You can use this to plant your favorite flowering plant, herbs or vegetables.




Garden gifts are much better gifts compared to gadgets and other material things because they create a lasting impression just as long as you take good care of them. They are probably high in maintenance because they require your dedication but eventually your hard work and effort will surely pay off. 
 

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Garden Gifts Are Great Gifts


When we were still kids we always look forward to special occasions such as Christmas and birthdays. These are the special occasions in which all our family and love ones gather to celebrate with us. Moreover, it is also the time where the food is plentiful and we were allowed to eat what we want and most importantly we receive gifts. And even as we grow older we are still too excited to receive gifts. We are excited to receive gifts because we love being remembered. Gifts make us feel important. They made us feel good about ourselves especially if these gifts are those things which we really want the most. 


Garden gifts such as herbal kits, jar terrariums, pots, live plants and other garden kits are perfect gifts for garden enthusiasts and those who are just about to start their own garden. They are just as perfect gifts as the gift certificates, mobile phones, tablets and other gadgets, bags, clothes, pieces of jewelry, books and pets which we often give and/or receive regardless if there is a special occasion or not. These gifts, regardless if they are expensive or not, matters, because they give significant meaning to our lives. They help us build relationships with others especially when we are successful in nurturing the live plants. In my previous blogs, I mentioned what I total failure I am when it comes to growing plants and that has not changed one bit. I am a brown thumb forever. But in spite of my failure as a gardener, I still receive garden gifts because they know how passionate I am in growing my own garden. And often times, these garden gifts are paired with faux plants if in case I fail again.


You can say giving and receiving are as important as the air we breathe. These help us grow socially. However, we do not just give any gifts. We give gifts which are significant to the recipient. But with garden gifts, gadgets, gift cards, you cannot go wrong.