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Watering can gift basket for Mother's DayGrant CornettPage 3 of 10

Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas

For the Mom Who Loves to Garden

Container

A patterned watering can, so everything can come up roses.
RS pick: Celia Birtwell Watering Can, $54, sprouthome.com.

Contents

  • Gardening tools. Get her flowerbeds off to a good start with the right tools.
    RS pick: Soboten Heirloom Trowel, $8, sprouthome.com.
  • Seed Packets. If you’re unsure of her favorite bloom, a wildflower mix is always sure to please.
    RS pick: Assorted seed packets, $2 per pack, wholefoodsmarket.com for stores.
  • Gardening gloves and hand cream. Protect her hands while digging in the soil and after she’s done.
    RS picks: West Chester Leather Women’s Gloves, $4, homedepot.com and Crabtree & Evelyn Gardners Hand Therapy, $18 for 3.4 oz., crabtree-evelyn.com.
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