With Christmas only four weeks away (holy moly!) it is time I put on my thinking cap and work out a simple yet lovely gift for all those who play a part in our daily lives throughout the year. The teachers, the babysitter, colleagues, neighbours, the Aussie Farmer’s guy, friends and relatives – the list quickly adds up!
Small potted plants are a great alternative to the standard box of chocolates or a bottle of wine. They not only look gorgeous but can be useful in the case of herbs or a medicinal plant such as aloe vera, they are a true green alternative and they can be very economical to put together.
Herbs and succulents are perfect for these gifts. Buy a punnet of basil from the nursery and you will be able to divide it into at least a dozen seedlings, that with care in a few weeks will be just the right size for giving. Succulents are also economical as they constantly divide and you often find little “pups” you can break off in your own or neighbours gardens (ask before taking of course!)
After you have your plants in their pots it is all comes down to the presentation.
Here are 8 ideas for gorgeous potted gifts:
You couldn’t get much more Christmas-y than these conifers in tins.
from http://www.scrapbooksetc.com
A native seedling wrapped in hessian is an Australian alternative – a tree planting guide on the back of the accompanying card would complete the package.
from http://blog.idoityourself.com.au
Get graphic with printed paper bags.
from http://mechantdesign.blogspot.fr
Simply classic – paint small terracotta pots and plant with whatever you desire.
From http://julieblanner.com
Thrifty – re-using tin cans. It is all about up-cycling!
http://www.pinterest.com/tomatotales/gifts-from-the-garden/
Paper pots made using a pot press. Trailing thyme would look beautiful cascading over the edges.
from http://www.shopterrain.com
It couldn’t be more simple than white paper and twine.
from http://annixen.blogspot.com.au
Blackboard paint means you will never get your herbs mixed up!
from http://www.pinterest.com/tomatotales/gifts-from-the-garden/
Now the hard part – choosing a favourite!
What is your favourite way to present potted gifts?
-Tillie-
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