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Q. In December, I miss having regular involvement in gardening activities. Could you supply a sort of motivational list of timely projects for my coastal garden?
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A. Daylight hours and decent weather are at a premium this month, but even brief periods in the garden are sure to be beneficial, to our gardens and to our well-being. A few projects, outdoors and in, to consider:
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Q. Given these uncertain times, I am cutting back on holiday gift giving; however, I do want to give something to a few gardening friends and relatives. Ideas?
A. Perhaps this Christmas is a time to keep it simple with small gifts that cost little but still convey warm feelings and target the recipient’s special interests.
Turn garden greenery, preserves and garden produce into Christmas gifts. This year, I have kiwis and sachets made from the lavender harvest to give.
Enjoy a stroll through a nearby garden centre amid holiday decor and customers in festive mood. Many are the small, useful or amusing gifts to be found in these local outlets.
Supporting them helps to ensure they’ll be around when we need them.
You will likely find gifts for bird lovers, gadgets for gardening, bits of whimsy to liven the landscape, hand tools, seeds, gloves, plant markers, and colourful little house plants to help brighten the holidays.
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