Choosing Holiday Gifts: Some of My Favorites
from the High Country Gardens Catalog
By Kerry Kirkpatrick
Gift giving during the holidays is an expression of love, friendship, and gratitude. For many it's the giving that brings joy (but I must say that it's great to be on the receiving end!) Sometimes we already have something to give in mind, but other times it helps to have some fresh gift ideas.
Flowering Gift Baskets
 Your special relatives and friends will appreciate receiving a
blooming flower basket now through New Years. As they watch the blooming bulbs sprout and bloom, they'll think of you. And when houseguests remark on the beautiful
Bloem Box,
Paperwhites or
Amaryllis, they will be proud to announce that it was you who sent them.
Ornaments
 It's a great custom to give an
ornament to your loved ones. Ornaments brought to the tree or hearth each year will accumulate as memorable family heirlooms! Our
High Country Garden ornaments are especially reminiscent of nature and the garden –
leaves,
hummingbirds,
raindrops,
flowers,
birdseed eggs, and
wreaths.
The Gift of the Garden
 Of course to us at High Country Gardens, the garden itself is a wondrous gift. The garden is a miracle of birth and rebirth, and the gift of the garden is a gift of lasting joy. "From Russia with Love" seems so appropriate this holiday season and I love
David Salman's story about creating this garden. How about giving "Dulcinea's Heart" to your special Don Quixote? I like the exotic colors (and names) of these flowering plants:
Agastache x Acapulco,
Mediterranean Gladiolus, and
Amethyst Falls. These are just a few of the
78 new items in our 2007 catalog. These
new 2007 Plants and
gardens make very astute gifts.
| "I just wanted to let you know how happy my friend was with her gift certificate. Your prompt delivery and your presentation of the certificate was lovely. Thank you very much, you did a wonderful job!" T.S-B, Lafayette, OR |
How to Give a Garden this Holiday Season
 Purchase a
Gift Card or Gift Certificate which is sent free of charge to your recipient (See Details Below) or order your favorite
plants,
pre-planned gardens, and
samplers. We'll send a card to your recipient announcing your gift and when it will be shipped for spring planting.
Gift Certificate Sale!
No wonder our annual holiday Gift Certificate Sale* is so popular! The great thing about a
gift certificate is that your recipients can choose exactly what they want--and for you, it's a no-guesser.
*Sale on $50, $75, $100, $150 Gift Certificates!
Your Gift Certificate is sent free of charge to a recipient other than yourself in an attractive gift box with our full color High Country Gardens catalog enclosed. Offer expires Dec. 17, 2006, and cannot be combined with other offers. Standard delivery applies for free delivery, and express shipping is available at check-out. |
Dig-in-the-Garden Gifts
 We are offering some really great
"dig-in-the-garden" gifts this season. Our High Country Gardens
digging tools have a lifetime warranty and our
Garden Tool Bag is a handsome gift that comes with a
steel and oak trowel and cultivator! We are fascinated with the
Leatherman Tool for it's practical versatility. (Look at all the things it can do and it comes with a clip-on belt case). View all of our
"dig-in-the-garden" gifts!
Garden Accessories
 How about giving gifts that embellish the garden? The garden can also be a place to
rest, to listen to the song of
wind chimes, to offer food and water to
birds and hummingbirds, to
collect rainfall, to hear
water falling, to
meditate, and to enjoy whimsical
garden sculptures. We're even offering this practical item for our
thirsty four-legged friends!
When Pigs Fly
 Of all the High Country Gardens Gifts this holiday season, this is my pet favorite. "When Pigs Fly" is an idiom apparently derived from a centuries-old Scottish proverb which means "wishful thinking, it can never happen." Just in case, I'm going to keep my adorable
flying pig inside!
Happy Holidays!
All of us at High Country Gardens extend our warmest wishes to you this holiday season. Thank you for being one of our valued gardening customers, and
stop by for a visit sometime!
David's Helpful Hints:
Books for Holiday Giving
 Looking for a
book for gardeners on your list? Here are some books that will surely please them. When it comes to planning and designing perennial gardens,
Judith Phillips and
Lauren Springer are names you can trust when it comes to the how-to of working with less than optimal soils.
Judith Phillips will give a presentation on January 13th as part of our
Xeriscaping with Style Spring Event Series. Her books include New Mexico Gardener's Guide,
Plants for Natural Gardens and Natural by Design. Lauren Springer's books include The
Undaunted Garden and
Passionate Gardening.
Our online catalog is stocked with other great books for gardening too. Some of the favorites include:
Coming Up: Xeriscaping with Style
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Katherine O'Brien |
Our 2007 Spring Events Series will kick off on January 6th with a presentation by Katherine O'Brien on Landscaping for Outdoor Living.
On January 13th, Judith Phillips will present At Home in the Natural Garden with Native & Xeric Plants.
Check out the full
Xeriscaping with Style spring event schedule!
David Salman: 2007 Speaking Appearance
David Salman, President of High Country Gardens, is the keynote speaker for the
Water-Smart Gardening and Xeriscape Expo in Denver.
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David Salman |
Topic:
Exploring the Possibilities for the Water-Smart and Xeriscape Garden
When: Saturday, January 13, 2007 from 10 to 11:30am
Where:
Denver Botanic Gardens
For more information: Call (720) 865-3580 or look under education at
www.botanicgardens.org
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