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Treat the gardener in your life with love and care. Not only do they have a hobby that decreases their stress and adds beauty to the world, but it is fantastic to have a friend who has extra vegetables, fruit, flowers and cuttings to share.

Support their addiction with the perfect gift, and you will not only have their thanks-you'll reap years of rewards! Here are some fantastic ideas that will please any green thumb:

1. Knee Pads. Gardeners will tell you that the only negative side effect of a day in the garden is sore knees. A soft cushion that they can carry, or a small stool to sit on close to the ground can be the bee's knees to a gardener.

2. Baskets. Gardeners love baskets for toting tools out or for bringing harvests and bouquets in. Sturdy baskets of all sizes will be lovingly put to use. Fill your gift basket with little treats such as a reusable water bottle, new gloves, organic poison ivy deterrent soap and natural sunscreen, and the gift basket will be at the Garden of Eden level.

3. Tool Sharpening. A gift certificate for tool sharpening is the best gift many gardeners could receive. Sharp tools are a pleasure to work with, and even more than a new tool, it is wonderful to give new life to a favorite, much-used clipper or hoe by having it professionally sharpened. Talk to your nearest nursery or hardware stores about where to purchase this service.

4. Certificates for Child Care, Housecleaning and Other Chores. The absolutely best gift you can give a gardener is time. Gardening is it's own gift, so helping a gardener have an extra morning in their garden by taking their children to the park or arranging for housecleaning or laundry to be done is the most welcome gift.

You can also give yourself a gift by trying to add gardening to your own week. It is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Before long, you'll be hooked, and your family will be shopping for knee pads for YOU!

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