Christmas Gifts from the Garden: Celebrate the joy of giving this festive season with thoughtful gifts that come from the garden.
Gifts from the Garden: Christmas Gift Ideas – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Whether you’re shopping for a budding plant enthusiast, a seasoned gardener, a sustainability advocate, someone who enjoys turning their home-grown produce into delicious food and mixing garden cocktails, these gifts have it covered.
In this article, we’ll explore a variety of Christmas gifts from the garden that celebrate the joy of giving.
1. Christmas Gifts from the Garden: Pineapple Sage Flower Honey
Pineapple Sage Flower Honey – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Harvest pineapple sage flowers first thing in the morning and infuse in raw honey. It’s deliciously floral and has a sweet nectar flavour which goes well in desserts such as Quince and Pineapple Sage Flowers Crumble. Get the recipe for Pineapple Sage Flower Honey here.
2. Nasturtium Salt
Nasturtium Salt – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Did you know there are so many things you could do with nasturtium? Nasturtium salt adds a peppery and salty note to food and drink. It’s simple to prepare and makes a wonderful gift in pretty little jars. Get the recipe for Nasturtium Salt, variations and how to use it here.
3. Produce Basket
Harvest – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
A basket of fresh harvest is sure to elicit broad smiles. Get creative with your own arrangements from your garden. Here I have old man saltbush, a variety of tomatoes and beans, fairy tale eggplants, shishito peppers and jalapenos.
4. Pickled Rock Samphire
Pickled Rock Samphire – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Rock samphire has an intense flavour that is a cross between a carrot and parsley with a salty, seaweed note. It makes a delicious salty pickle that can be enjoyed all year round and complements fresh seafood. Get the recipe for Pickled Rock Samphire here.
5. Shrubs & Botanical Sodas Digital Book
Looking for a unique and sustainable gift? Delve into the world of Shrubs & Botanical Sodas, make the most of summer produce and gift them to loved ones this festive season. My digital book is packed with recipes, tips, and inspiration to help you create stunning non-alcoholic (and some alcoholic) cocktails from your garden’s freshest ingredients. Get your copy of SHRUBS & BOTANICAL SODAS digital book with instant download here.
6. Christmas Gifts from the Garden (continued): Pineapple Sage Flower Vinegar
Pineapple Sage Flower Vinegar – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Pineapple sage flower vinegar is a delicious addition to the kitchen pantry and brightens up salads with a floral note. Get the recipe for Pineapple Sage Flower Vinegar here.
7. Loofah Sponges
Loofah – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Still holding on to loofah sponges you grew in previous years? Give a sustainable gift this Christmas. These sponges can be used in the kitchen or in the bath. You can learn more about how to grow loofah, and how to dry green loofah in these articles.
8. Christmas Gifts from the Garden: Bay Laurel Wreath
Bay Laurel – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Do you have more bay laurel leaves than you would every use in a lifetime? Get creative by making a wreath out of the branches and leaves as an edible ornament.
9. Fermented Garlic Honey
Fermented Garlic Honey – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
Have you recently harvested your garlic? Capture that freshness by fermenting garlic in raw honey. It’s delicious and gets better with age. Get the recipe for Fermented Garlic Honey here.
10. Grow Your Own Cocktail Garden Digital Book
Ready to take your love for gardening to the next level? Starting a cocktail garden is an exciting way to integrate nature into your drinks, reduce waste and make use of fresh botanicals from your garden. My digital book, Grow Your Own Cocktail Garden is a 260+ page guide packed with tips and inspiration to help you grow, harvest, and mix garden cocktails. Get your copy of GROW YOUR OWN COCKTAIL GARDEN digital book with instant download here.
