<p>By Lyn Hayes, Forsyth County Master Gardener</p>
<p><i>TownLoafer Magazine, December 2006</i></p>
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<p>I love the holiday season and the enjoyment of getting together with friends and family to celebrate the season. However, if you have a gardener you need to buy for, finding just the right gift can be a little bit of a stressor. Since holiday shopping should be fun, and not stressful, I have decided to put together a list of my favorite garden gifts to give you ideas for the gardener in your life.<br />
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A wonderful gift for the season that someone can use throughout the year is a membership to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Simply contact Membership Services by phone at 404-591-1539 or email <a href="mailto:membership@atlantabotanicalgarden.org">membership@atlantabotanicalgarden.org</a> for complete information.<br />
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My favorite website for garden products is <a href="http://www.gardeners.com./" target="_blank">www.gardeners.com.</a> This is the Gardeners Supply Company website and they carry all sorts of wonderful, useful products. They also have great gift ideas for the season and throughout the year. <br />
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<em>These are a few of my favorite things&hellip;</em><br />
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<b>Crystal Hummingbird Feeder</b><br />
by Bird Brain<br />
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A beautiful gift to add to any collection of feeders.<br />
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<b>Tubtrugs</b> <br />
by Garden Works Perennial Products<br />
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These flexible buckets are great for any gardener. They are lightweight and easy to tote from place to place. Use for weeding or carrying soil. I love mine! Available in many colors.<br />
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<b>Sun Grip Extra Cool Gardening Gloves</b><br />
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These gloves are lightweight and yet very durable. Great for those hot days in the south. They are easy to work with and are washable.<br />
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<b>Wonder Gloves</b><br />
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The ultimate gloves for wet, muddy conditions. They also are great for working in ponds or with chemicals. Machine washable. Available in many colors and sizes.<br />
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<b>The Soil Scoop</b><br />
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This is a must have tool for any gardener! Its design helps you move soil with ease when planting. The seriated edge is great for those hard to dig in spots and cutting into root systems. Stainless Steel with Comfort Grip. It&rsquo;s awesome!<br />
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These and many other great gifts are available at Garden Wright Nurseries, Wakoola Water Gardens and Wild Bird Center. It is important to our community to support our local merchants, so please visit these stores to purchase great gifts for the gardener in your life this holiday season!</p>
<p>Wakoola Water Gardens<br />
5235 Union Hill Road<br />
Cumming, GA 30040<br />
770-844-0772<br />
<a href="http://www.wakoola.com/" target="_blank">www.wakoola.com</a></p>