5 Holiday Gifts For Gardening Lovers In Tampa Bay

Looking for a gift for someone who loves plants and gardening? Here are some suggestions for activities or shopping

Plants are a great gift. Host the annual Holiday Sale at the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens from December 16-17 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Browse through a selection of local, unique and beautiful plants. You can also receive a purchased gift in exquisite packaging. $5, kids $3, $1. 4202 E Fowler Avenue, Tampa.
Take your loved one for a walk in the bright holiday garden of the Florida Botanical Garden. See thousands of rare plants and trees adorned with lights and decorations. The 22nd annual event takes place from November 25 to January 1 from 17:30 to 21:30. Admission is free ($10 donation recommended), children under 12 are free. 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo.
Also in the botanical garden you can buy a variety of plants, including tropical plants, orchids, herbs, bromeliads, citrus fruits, bamboo, begonias and fruit trees. More than 40 vendors will offer plants, gardening tools, unique clothing, jewelry, garden art, ceramics, dog treats, honey, body lotions, candles and more at the Florida Botanical Gardens gift and vegetable salt event on Dec. 11. December 11 from 10:00 to 16:00 $5. 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo.
Enroll them in gardening courses. Join the Master Gardener at the Pinellas County Extension Service to learn about horticulture in Pinellas County. Learn about garden preparation, seasonal crop selection, natural pest control, and proper fertilization practices. Then visit Ochs 4-H Center/Community Garden and look at the raised and closed beds. You will have the opportunity to see and discuss a small collection of herbs and tropical fruit trees. December 14 and 27 from 9:00 to 11:00. $5 (sign up to Eventbrite). 14644 113th Avenue N, Largo.
Give them a walk among native plants at the Florida Botanical Garden. Take a walk with a master gardener from the Pinellas County Extension Service through the natural area at the east end of the Florida Botanical Garden. Learn about natural ecosystems and plants found in natural areas. January 9-11, 20. toll-free 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo.