Holiday Gift Guide 2012: What To Buy For The Urban Gardener On Your List

Because talented gardeners deserve some recognition!
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We all know someone with an impressively green thumb. And for those of us who can't seem to keep a plant alive no matter how hard we try, it's an enviable skill to have. So if there's an avid gardener in your life, give a gift that celebrates her (or his!) love for all that is green.

From simple and eco-friendly gardening tools, such as floral gloves made from recycled material, to high-tech and sustainable accessories, such as solar-powered garden lights, there are perfect gifts out there to encourage and cultivate this hobby. Check out the slideshow below for some great gift ideas that any talented gardener would be thrilled to receive.

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Gifts For The Urban Gardener
Morning Glory Gloves(01 of08)
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Help your favorite gardener get down and dirty in style with this sunny floral print. At nybgshop.org, $28. (credit:NYBG Shop)
Orange Coin Carving Garden Stool(02 of08)
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Give them a pretty perch so they can sit back and admire the fruits of their labor. At belleandjune.com, $296.67. (credit:John Kuczala/AOL)
Bike Planter(03 of08)
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With these tiny vessels, green-thumbed cyclists never have to leave their plants behind. At uncommongoods.com, $45. (credit:Uncommon Goods)
Edible Garden Kit(04 of08)
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The most peaceful bombs you'll ever find, and the fallout will spread edible greens throughout their garden. At restorationhardware.com, $22. (credit:Restoration Hardware)
Petal Solar Light(05 of08)
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An energy-efficient lighting system for their gardens. Not only do they look like plants, but they also need the sun to stay alive. At mohzy.com, from $35. (credit:Mohzy)
Wellies(06 of08)
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A little mud doesn't have to hold them back. These will keep feet happy and dry. At hunter-boot.com, $125. (credit:John Kuczala/AOL)
Desktop Plant Light(07 of08)
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Just because it's cold and cloudy outside doesn't mean their plants should have to die.At qcidirect.com, $69.99. (credit:QCI Direct)
Desktop Terrarium(08 of08)
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For the true gardeners, they can display their green friends at all times on their desk. At shopterrain.com, from $28. (credit:Terrain)

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