December 2011 Picks for the Gardener

Author: Nancy Erdmann

Issue: December, 2011, Page 98

GO CARDINALS!Ring in the holidays with a bright-red Cardinal Bell from the Regal Art & Gift collection. Made of red glass and shimmering metal, the bell measures 13"L= by 71/2"W and comes with an attached hook. Find it at Southwest Gardener, Phoenix, (602) 279-9510.

SEED TREATSSurprise the gardener on your holiday list with Garden Bon Bons—truffle-shaped seed balls that are rolled in clay and shipped in candy-style boxes. Simply place the botanical seed balls in soil-filled pots, water, then wait for the edible herbs to sprout. Choose from two varieties: Herbal Teas or Italian Herbs. Boxes come with eight seed balls. Find them at uncommongoods.com.

EVER GREENLight up patio tables or add holiday cheer to your indoor decor with Crate and Barrel’s Tree Candles. The unscented paraffin-wax candles stand 31/4"H, and each has a three-hour burn time. Sold as a set of four and available in limited quantities, they can be found at Crate and Barrel, Scottsdale, (480) 945-1500.