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Sarah Barthelow

Fri, February 16, 2018 at 8:00 AM UTC

Self-Care — *Self-Watering Seed Pot, $79*

Mom will love having one less thing to take care of in the garden, thanks to this self-watering seed starter. The beautiful terracotta pot is handmade in Oakland and comes in a beautiful array of colors. The simple technology here is impressive, too--terracotta is porous, which means that plants only bring in as much water as they need. No drowned seedlings! Better yet, the pot saves Mama Earth from a buildup of disposable plastic containers.

Forever Tool — *Spade, $22*

There are garden spades, and then there are Barebones garden spades. For any discerning gardener looking for a lifetime staple, these small shovels employ an ergonomic, stainless steel blade and wood handle. Wondering what to use this for? Aside from the obvious--digging--the small, fine-point spade is perfect for nimble chores, like planting seedlings.

Shear Necessity — *Felco 2, $61*

Ask any professional about their favorite tool, and nine times out of ten, they will respond “my Felco pruning shears.” These classic, Swiss-made pruners are the workhorse of any garden toolbox. At $60 they are a bit of an investment, but the company provides incredible maintenance and part-replacement services, ensuring that these pruners last for a lifetime. We also offer our own how-to on cleaning and maintaining this gardening essential.

Sunshine Day — *Plastic Free Pack: Face and Body 30+ Tin and Tinted Face Moisturizer 30+, $37*

Gardening is quite a sun-intensive experience, so it’s important to make sure that Mom's face and body are protected. And, if she loves to spend her time outside, there is no doubt that she cares about the environmental impact of her sunscreen. Raw Elements face and body sunscreen, which comes in plastic-free tins, is ocean safe and won’t run into her eyes.

In Good Hands — *The Oregon Glove, $50*

Take it from a gardener, one needs gloves in the garden. These beautiful, sheepskin gloves are handmade in Oregon by the Oregon Glove Company. Their beautiful, supple gloves are made from goatskin, which is highly durable and perfect for the rough work of gardening.

Gardener’s Haul — *Maple Garden Carry-All, $58 - $68*

For toting veggies, tools, or flowers, this garden basket, designed exclusively for Terrain, will quickly become Mom’s best gardening companion. Each heirloom carry-all is made of white pine with maple handles and is available in two sizes.

Color Me Pretty — *Jute Twine 24 Pack, $38*

Mom will add even *more* color to the garden this season with this bright collection of 24 rolls of twine. Made in Scotland from colorful jute, this twine can be used to guide a climbing plant up a trellis or hang a birdhouse. Best of all--it’s not exclusively for outdoor use!

Birdsong — *Pagoda Bird Feeder, $70*

Give Mom the gift of birdsong with this beautiful porcelain bird feeder from Williams Sonoma. The bird feeder holds 5 cups of seeds and has a specially designed interior cone that pushes the seeds to the edges, allowing easy access to food for flying friends.

Garden Gallery — *Ceramic Wallscape Planters, from $19*

Create an artful greenery-filled gallery wall for Mom this Mother’s Day with these wallscape planters from West Elm, handcrafted and available in two sizes. Surprise her with an assortment that will liven up her outdoor space.

Salad Days — *Salad for President: A Cookbook Inspired by Artists, $24*

From the creator of the popular blog of the same name, the *Salad for President* cookbook is a collection of more than 75 salad-inspired recipes by artists, chefs, and thinkers. Author Julia Sherman takes salad to a new level, and will definitely motivate Mom to take full advantage of that edible garden.

Garden Anywhere — *Grow-Anywhere Herb Growbar, $99*

With this growbar from Food52, you can get a head start on your herb garden no matter the climate. From Modern Sprout, this LED light with a built-in timer makes it easy for your plants to get the glow they need, right on the kitchen counter.

Hands On — *Deerskin Work Glove, $44*

Made for the woman who doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty, but still wants to do so in style. These buttery soft deerskin gloves will keep hands protected while planting and pruning.

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Self-Watering Seed Pot, $79

Mom will love having one less thing to take care of in the garden, thanks to this self-watering seed starter. The beautiful terracotta pot is handmade in Oakland and comes in a beautiful array of colors. The simple technology here is impressive, too--terracotta is porous, which means that plants only bring in as much water as they need. No drowned seedlings! Better yet, the pot saves Mama Earth from a buildup of disposable plastic containers.

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