Next weekend will be Mother’s Day on May 9th. Here are a few ideas for your mothers who are enthusiastic gardeners!

Mix plating of culinary herbs: This is a simple project and makes a wonderful gift for any gardener who likes fresh herbs for the kitchen. Just pick a nice an attractive ceramic pot and fill it with good potting soil, and then plant four 4″ potted herbs.  Creeping herbs like rosemary, thyme and oregano will cascade from the top of the pot. Plant some upright herbs like parsley, sage and chives in the center of the pot. Tie a bow around around the top of the pot, and a Mother’s Day card and you have a thoughtful gift.

Assemble a European basket: Find a nice woven basket with a handle. Place inside of it potted flowering herbs and some attractive flowering plants. Add some packets of seeds, a hand trowel and some gardening gloves and a card. Tie a ribbon to the handle and you have another beautiful homemade gift.

Hanging Flower Basket: A hanging basket of flowers also is a great gift item. You can make it yourself or buy one from your local nursery.  Tie a ribbon to it and add a card.

Wish all of you Mothers a happy Mother’s Day.

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