By J. A. Young

Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, or just a friendly token, there are some ideal gifts to give during the spring season. Seasonal gifts can be attractive offerings for both family and friends. The following article suggests some great gifts with spring-time appeal.

Gardeners love the spring. There are some wonderful gifts to give to family members or friends with green thumbs and show-place gardens. One practical gift is to give a large terra cotta pot filled with gardening essentials like gloves, potting soil, garden tools, and flower seeds. Other unique garden gifts could include a table top greenhouse, an assortment of hand-painted containers, flower boxes, a small sundial, or a young shrub or tree.

Similarly, spring is the time when people like to begin hanging out in the porch or patio when the weather is fine. Some great porch and patio gifts might include a small table top fountain for a picnic table, a hammock, a painted rocking chair, a lemonade pitcher and glasses, a set of lawn darts, a showy patio light, or an attractive potted plant or hanging basket.

Of course, it’s a nice touch to bring all the floral delights of spring into the home as well. From small crystal bud vases to elaborate glass floor vases, there are many styles and sizes in between. Coupling a fresh bouquet with an attractive vase or piece of pottery is always a thoughtful springtime gift. Also, in some areas, spring is still cool season. A new spring quilt—something bright with embroidered spring flowers is a perfect gift for Mother or Grandmother. Or, consider a new spring wreath for the front door showcasing spring flowers.

This floral motif can also extend to gifts of jewellery. Large vintage flower pins with brightly coloured enamel are trendy and attractive pieces. Replicated floral brooches can also be found at most department stores or online. But there are many bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that showcase flowers in pleasant spring colours.

There are also many clothing items and accessories that may convey a sense of spring. A pastel poncho, a pair of designer sunglasses, flashy rain jacket, a silk scarf designed with cherry blossoms, a pastel-coloured tie, or a pair of spring sandals all make simple, yet elegant springtime gifts.

Other springtime gifts might include a hand painted canister set with a spring motif, a spice rack for fresh herbs and spices, a new welcome mat, a painting of a spring landscape, an ice tea maker, a set of pastel coloured towels, or a new coffee table book about world gardens, or seasonal cookery.