November is the perfect time to start putting together gift ideas for the holiday season. Here are a few ideas for the green thumb in your life:
- A "coupon book" of various garden chores that they can redeem.
- Commission an artist to paint their garden.
- Hand-paint a pot and place a wonderful plant inside.
- Create a gardener's basket, with tools, forced bulbs and kneeling pad and put it all in a wagon.
- Take photographs of their garden in various seasons and then frame them.
These garden-centered activities may provide even more gift ideas for the gardener on your list:
- Lake Quivira Garden Club Holiday Bazaar, 1 p.m.-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, The Club House at Lake Quivira, 100 Crescent Blvd., Lake Quivira. Admission is free. For more information, call (913) 631-6730.
- Illuminations, Holiday Festival of Lights, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 26-27, The Wichita Gardens, 701 Amidon, Wichita. Admission is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. Includes a sparkling wonderland of lights with a visit from Santa, music, holiday treats and more. For more information, call (316) 264-0448.
- Atchison Holiday Festival, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 27, Room to Breathe garden store, 507 Commercial, Atchison. Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m. Also features music by a brass band, puppet shows, children's story time, cider and more. For more information, call (913) 367-6171.
- Water's Edge Holiday Open House, Dec. 4-5, 847 Ind. Refreshments. For more information, call 841-6777.
- Heartland Nursery and Garden Center Open House, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 4-5, I-470 & View High Drive, Kansas City, Mo. Visit from Santa, carolers and refreshments. For more information, call (816) 763-7371.
- The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Holiday Luminary Walk, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 4-5. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 12 are free. Includes musical entertainment, apple cider and more. For more information, call (913) 685-3604.
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