A common misconception is that shopping for garden lovers means sticking to practical tools. I am a (noun) garden lover who only partially loves to garden (verb). Sure, gardening is a rewarding hobby—but it’s also work, and most passionate gardeners have no shortage of reasons to toil.
If you’re shopping for a woman who is a naturalist at heart, who blossoms when surrounded by flowers, here is your list of botanically inspired gifts that will open her heart like heliotropics open to the sun. From luxurious home accents that bring the outside in to timeless, fine jewelry symbolic of all the qualities her beautiful, blooming brain contains, this guide offers a range of ideas to suit various budgets. Whether you’re seeking an extravagant gesture or a small yet perfectly formed token of affection, these picks will delight any garden lover.
The Best Gifts for Garden Lovers
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Mestiza Augustine Clutch -
The Quiet Botanist Deluxe Candle Gift Set -
Gilded Bloom Decorative Table Sculpture -
Michael Petry: ‘Nature Morte’ -
La DoubleJ Navy Jacquard Babeball Cap -
Olivar Cúrate Olive Tree -
Hunter Bell Cornflower Toile Barn Jacket -
Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Earrings -
Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano Trinket Box -
Zimmermann Silk Scarf -
Christina Caruso Gingko Leaf Earrings -
Ikebana: The Art and Beauty of Flower Arranging -
Olympia Le-Tan Birds and Blossom Book Clutch -
Yvonne Léon Scarabée Ring -
Brad Phillips ‘First Time Sober in Europe’ -
Valerie Confections Rose Petal Petits Fours -
ChappyWrap x Inislee Fariss Climbing Vines Blanket -
Curio Embroidered Sketchbook -
Tea Forté Jubilee Tea Chest
Mestiza Augustine Clutch
Mestiza’s niche is in timeless designs that are elaborate enough to be interesting but never get shouty in the process. The brand believes in exceptional craftsmanship and investing in pieces you’ll wear for a lifetime before officially turning them into heirlooms. Everything from Mestiza is meant to be lived in, and this clutch is no different. The opulent gold-plated blooms on rich, tortoiseshell-acrylic will elevate everything from black-tie ensembles to vintage-inspired street style. The removable chain strap offers even more versatility.
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The Quiet Botanist Deluxe Candle Gift Set
The Quiet Botanist spares exactly zero details in this enchanting assortment of its six best-selling candles, which are wholly aromatic without being overpowering or heavy enough to seep into the walls (if you are lucky enough not to know what this means, imagine a smell so thick that, within hours of entering your home, you double-bagged your unwanted guest and threw into the alley dumpster). It is hard to imagine anyone finding offense in any of these fragrant treasures, which is why it feels more than safe to include them in a gift guide. Each candle arrives in an artful box adorned with botanical sketches that look nearly scientific in the best possible way. Even the matchbooks are beautifully illustrated; they are so perfect, you might look away when striking a match out of respect for setting such luxuries afire.
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Gilded Bloom Decorative Table Sculpture
It is hard to tell whether the blooming shrub that inspired this sculpture lived on land or in water, perched beneath the shade of a forest blanketed in moss or waving gently at passing schools of fish. It doesn’t matter. Now, it lives in your dining room or on the mantle above the fireplace—somewhere it catches light.
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Michael Petry: ‘Nature Morte’
A benefit of working for a company whose editors receive an absurd number of free books is that there are always an absurd number of books free for the taking. I took this book years ago, in what I estimate must have been 2016, the year it was published, when the editors of this book presumably wanted the editors of Observer to review/promote it. Nearly a decade later, I gladly fulfill that duty. Michael Petry’s Nature Morte is one of the most fascinating books I have ever seen. As it turns out, others feel the same. It isn’t easy to obtain a copy of Nature Morte in 2025, but if you have the opportunity, don’t pass it up (unless that opportunity involves paying $900 for a version from the world’s largest retailer—because I’m not sure it’s worth that). At the time of this writing, there was at least one copy for a reasonable price at the link below.
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La DoubleJ Navy Jacquard Babeball Cap
It is impossible to justify spending nearly $400 on a baseball cap, but La DoubleJ makes a solid case. This hat is everything. Gold floral interrupts navy jacquard with restraint. Black trim brings equilibrium to playfulness and whimsy. It is a statement accessory that merges worlds—a headdress for the explorer who collects stories like seashells. Alas, it is a $400 hat, which is easier to excuse as a gift.
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Olivar Cúrate Olive Tree
Europe is drowning in tourists. Do something good for the Earth by participating in the revival of Spain’s rich olive oil legacy. Adopting one of the 100,000 centenary olive trees in Oliete’s grove means becoming a guardian of a living piece of history, ensuring the continuation of time-honored traditions and sustainable land practices. The program regenerates the cultural heritage of abandoned rural areas, yielding multiple tangible benefits: contributing to the restoration of Spain’s exceptional olive oil industry, creating employment opportunities for residents of Oliete, and rehabilitating rural infrastructure. The $85 annual adoption pledge includes two bottles of freshly harvested olive oil from the grove’s recovered trees, along with a future promise of an invitation to visit the region, including lodging in orchard-adjacent accommodations.
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Hunter Bell Cornflower Toile Barn Jacket
Equally suited for countryside rambles or urban adventures, Hunter Bell’s Cornflower Toile Barn Jacket is a versatile piece that layers charm onto any ensemble. Its intricate floral print, in shades of cornflower blue and white, is toned down by a vertical pinstripe, a relaxed silhouette, a corduroy collar and toggle closure. Overall, the piece evokes nostalgia; it’s easy to imagine such a jacket on a Hollywood hippy starlette. It is the star of the show, without veering precious.
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Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Earrings
Is there a version of ‘trifecta’ for the successful conversion of more than three elements? You cannot go wrong with Tiffany. You cannot go wrong with solid, 18k gold. You cannot go wrong with Paloma Picasso. You cannot go wrong with emblems of peace, hope, victory, wisdom, prosperity and endurance (the olive leaf is a resilient plant!). You cannot go wrong with pearls, symbols of wisdom, wealth, enduring beauty and the journey to enlightenment. You can go wrong with earrings (in which case, if you’re even the slightest bit uncertain, there’s a pendant).
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano Trinket Box
You have to be careful with trinket boxes. It is easy to have too many. Keep just a few, in colors that peek cheerily when nestled on a shelf between photo frames or sit boldly in the center of a side table or bedroom dresser. Inherit and continue to pass down. Source from antique shops, estate sales or Ginori 1735. In intricate porcelain piped in gold.
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Zimmermann Silk Scarf
Amongst the many dreamy items in Zimmermann’s Cruise 2026 Collection is this floral, silk twill scarf. Its delicate petals in gentle shades of lemon, butter, rose and ivory bloom from sage vines dancing on pale blush piped in navy. It is a wearable tribute to the ethereal beauty of sun-drenched gardens. The fluid drape and lustrous sheen lend wisdom and polish, whether artfully knotted at the neck, cascading down the shoulders, or cinched around the waist.
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Christina Caruso Gingko Leaf Earrings
These earrings are giant and gorgeous, fanning 2.5 inches from earlobe to jawline. They are for any time of year, for almost any occasion, for women of confident, creative spirit. Hand-sculpted in recycled brass and plated in 14k gold by bombshell New York-based designer and Parsons graduate Christina Caruso.
Courtesy of Christina Caruso
Ikebana: The Art and Beauty of Flower Arranging
Frédéric Girard’s Ikebana: The Art and Beauty of Flower Arranging is a glorious tribute to the Japanese art of floral composition. Drawing from the New York Public Library’s renowned Spencer Collection, the book showcases a selection of artworks that explore the interplay of flowers, foliage and branches in the pursuit of harmony. The book traces the evolution of ikebana, with a particular focus on the precision of vertical elements that conjure the essence of a landscape within a single vase.
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Olympia Le-Tan Birds and Blossom Book Clutch
This limited-edition objet d’art is crafted from a sumptuous blend of cotton, wool, silk and felt appliqué. The intricate embroidery depicts a vibrant squad of cherry blossoms, hummingbirds and butterflies against a bright, minty background. It is joyous, carefree—springtime in a handbag.
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Yvonne Léon Scarabée Ring
A sacred symbol in ancient Egyptian culture, the scarab embodies the profound concepts of rebirth, resurrection and the eternal cycle of life, closely linked to the sun god Khepri and his daily journey across the sky. The scarab also symbolizes protection, transformation and eternity—a potent emblem used in amulets, seals and religious artifacts to ensure a safe passage through the afterlife. The promise of eternal regeneration makes waiting for Yvonne Léon’s custom-made, 9kt gold scarab ring seem entirely worthwhile. In eight weeks, the Parisian designer will hand-craft your version of the scarab with a malachite and lapis lazuli body, black diamond eyes and grey diamond stripes.
Courtesy of Yvonne Léon
Brad Phillips ‘First Time Sober in Europe’
Brad Phillips’ limited-edition print confronts the vulnerability of the human condition with unflinching honesty. A lily cradles a cigarette as if about to take a puff. What does it mean to be sober? In Europe? It is easy to imagine an artist, leaning on nicotine to maintain a sobriety as fresh as the flowers that burst from the Earth beneath his feet. What would it mean if a flower could smoke? Would she wilt? Grey? Withstand the toxicity? Transform the atmosphere with her exhale? Would a flower turn a cigarette into sweet clouds? Who knows, but it’s a delight to consider. Beneath it all, handwritten scrawl imbues a confessional intimacy.
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Valerie Confections Rose Petal Petits Fours
I’d be lying if I said I was excited to try rose petal petit fours; just because I love looking at roses does not mean I love eating them. In fact, I find even the slightest hint of rose essence immediately unpalatable. Not the case with Valerie Confections’ handsome box of treats. These petits fours are so good, they’re almost indescribable. The vanilla bean cake is sweet and moist, with a tiny kick from the rose petal passionfruit cradled between each layer. The white chocolate coating is smooth and rich, and the candied rose petals on top are subtly sweet, subtly crunchy, subtly aromatic.
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ChappyWrap x Inislee Fariss Climbing Vines Blanket
A fusion of heirloom textiles and contemporary elegance, this oversized throw showcases a mesmerizing pattern of vines and foliage in a tapestry of ivory, evergreen and cactus. Crafted from a cotton blend that is both resilient to shrinking and pilling, this blanket will withstand the test of time while supplying unparalleled comfort.
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Curio Embroidered Sketchbook
A journal so alluring it will be hard to know what words could be worthy of living beneath its cover. A menagerie of flora and fauna meticulously rendered in threads as brilliant as a naturalist’s daydream. Inside, 108 unlined pages of thick, ivory paper await sketching, drawing and journaling—joined by a thin stripe of grosgrain. The lay-flat binding ensures a creative experience without the distraction of uncooperative pages.
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Tea Forté Jubilee Tea Chest
This limited-edition assortment pays homage to the artistry and innovation that have defined Tea Forte’s five-year partnership with The New York Botanical Garden. The elegant box unfolds to present a symphony of flavors—40 pyramid tea infusers spanning black teas, green teas, white teas and herbal blends—each nestled in a biodegradable infuser, ensuring optimal freshness and flavor.
Courtesy of Tea Forté
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