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2022 Holiday Gift Guide
December 12, 2022
2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Everyone on your List

This holiday season, let us help you take the guess out of gifting. Our Garden Shop is full of unique gift ideas for all the people you love, from stocking stuffers to puzzles, ornaments to science kits. You’ll watch joy cross the faces of all you hold dear as they unwrap your thoughtful present.

We hope you enjoy this holiday season and have a happy New Year!

Hand-crafted Earring Sets
Morphew Designs

Morphew Designs was born in 2010 and is independently owned by Iowa resident Heather Morphew. The earrings are handcrafted right here in the city of Des Moines. The Garden Shop carries novelty designs for the earring collectors, simple gold and silver designs for the minimalist, and styles for those who love a pop of color. Each design is one of a kind and created to replicate the beauty of our bold universe and stunning natural world. All jewelry is handmade using recycled and ethically sourced materials.

$26-$48

Insect Connoisseur Wall Art

Studio ROOF

Celebrate insects and their beneficial botanicals with this vibrant 3D wall art. This kit contains five colorful insects and 12 flowers to pop out and assemble. This DIY gift is great for children and adults alike.

Studio ROOF is an Amsterdam-based, family-owned company that cares about the environment. This set is made with recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks.

$64

Plant-Based Milk Mask

ESW Beauty

Stuff those stockings with self-care this season. These creamy and soothing milk masks are cruelty-free, vegan, organic, eco-friendly and biodegradable. Explore options like Matcha Almond Milk for radiance, Avocado Banana Milk for hydration, and Vanilla Oat Milk for nourishing the skin. With a variety of masks for different skin care needs, there’s an option for everyone.

$9

Plant Ladies Puzzle

eeBoo Piece & Love

This 1,000-piece puzzle is a fantastic gift for someone who loves a challenge, full of colors and shapes that will keep the puzzle enthusiast in your life coming back for more. eeBoo is a woman-owned company founded by Mia Galison. The jigsaw puzzles are made using recycled materials, FSC®-certified paper, and vegetable-based inks.

$34

Glass Cloche Ornament with Resin Mushroom, 6 styles

Creative Co-Op

These whimsical glass cloche mushroom ornaments will have your guests doing 360s around your uniquely trimmed tree. Mushrooms are a timeless representation of the fall and winter season, and with three different colors—yellow, red, and brown—there’s a fungi ornament to fit everyone’s style.

$25

Hand-embroidered Cards

Botanical Artisan Guild

Accompany this year’s gifts with unique, hand-crafted cards created by volunteer members of the Botanical Artisan Guild. These blank cards become artwork to display after your loved one enjoys your heartfelt message.
The Botanical Artisan Guild is a group of volunteers that creates arts and crafts to sell in the Garden Shop. Their inspiration comes from the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Be sure to look for their logo in the Garden Shop to find more of these one-of-a-kind creations.

$5-$7

Terrarium Tool Kit

If you have a plant lover to buy for, we’ve got it covered. From beginners to Master Gardeners, we have items they’ll love. Building your own terrarium can make for a great time with loved ones or in your own company. We have all you need to get started. We’ve got cleanup covered too with Esschert Design’s wrapped gardener’s soap and nail brushes. Mix and match items to create the perfect gift.

$7-$54

 

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