45 gift ideas for gardeners

[1] Six spectacular lily bulbs

[2] Good garden hat that doesn't look goofy. Try Coastal Garden Hats, Kate's Garden, and Tilley Endurables for classic shapes in hardworking fabrics

[3] Hour-long consultation with a garden designer

[4] Antique garden tools and collectibles (scour junk shops, yard and farm sales and country antique stores)

[5] Jaunty assortment of big cotton bandanas (for the neck, head, back pocket)

[6] Leaf shredder

[7] Pretty floral garden apron and kneeler

[8] Gift certificate to the best local nursery

[9] Whimsical piece of garden sculpture

[10] The most comfortable lounger or hammock you can find (the most expensive isn't always the comfiest)

[11] Classic reference book: Reader's Digest A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants

[12] Armload of spring flowers delivered in January

[13] Super-deluxe gardening gloves

[14] Compost tea maker from The Soil Soup Company 

[15] One-hour professional massage right after spring planting or fall cleanup

[16] Top-quality pocket pruner

[17] All-expenses-paid european garden tour (Britain-France-Italy). From $4,000; ask at botanical gardens, horticultural societies or travel agents, or visit www.icangarden.com.

[18] Fresh herbs in a beautiful pot for the kitchen windowsill

[19] Antique English lead urn (not for those who faint at high prices)

[20] Bug-proof gear for spring-those hilarious-looking hats and jackets will give you the last laugh when black flies bite

[21] Assortment of real, old-fashioned bushel baskets