For its annual gift guide, Fast Company asked business leaders who know the home—and some of our staff members—for space-specific recommendations.
If you know someone who can always be found in their garden—whether hoeing or hosting—these are the gifts for them. If gardening isn’t their thing, we’ve also collected gift recommendations for the living room, kitchen, and bedroom/bathroom.
Barebones harvesting bag $80
I’m lucky to have such a great garden team, led by the wonderful Hank Jenkins. He found this harvesting bag, and now we all use it. It has sensible carry straps, a dropout bottom for unloading a collected harvest, weather- and water-resistant waxed canvas, and a removable watertight liner. —Richard Christiansen, CEO, Flamingo Estate
Planta organic dinnerware from $165
This set is my top pick for outdoor entertaining. It’s aesthetically pleasing in its minimalist style and durably made from renewable bamboo powder and cornstarch. —Kimberly Shenk, CEO, Novi Connect
Sneeboer Royal Dutch garden hoe $119
This is my most relied-upon tool in both my perennial garden and vegetable garden. Long and slender with a small pull handle, it is very lightweight, easy to use, and, most importantly, it’s lethal on weeds. —Thomas Woltz, principal, Nelson Byrd Woltz
Living composter $199
This turns food scraps into nutrient-rich compost, reducing our household waste and supporting a healthy garden. —KS
Kusakichi Kana scraper (short handle) $16
This is one of the Flamingo Estate Garden team’s secret weapons in garden care. Old-world Japanese craftsmanship yields one of the best handheld weeders available. The combination of its curved high carbon steel laminated to soft steel blade and short handle allows swift, controllable precision for easier weeding and meticulous garden cleanup. —RC
Munder-Skiles Zarf chairs contact for pricing
Known for elegant and durable wood garden furniture, Munder-Skiles has equally splendid steel furniture. These Zarf chairs are located throughout my gardens, and their ergonomic perfection means no cushion. —TW
Grace Rose Farm rose bush from $40
I’ve sent these to two friends as gifts. They’re stunning. You can search by the zone the person lives in and the company will ship them based on the best time for them to be planted. —April Mokwa, Fast Company executive managing editor
Barebones Living Japanese walnut scissors $32
These Japanese gardening scissors are as chic as they are useful. —April Gargiulo, founder and CEO, Vintner’s Daughter
Leaf’d Box subscription from $175
This is my favorite way to get seasonal, organic gardening supplies delivered right to my door. It makes cultivating a sustainable garden easy, even if you don’t have a green thumb. Plus, I love knowing that for every kit I purchase, a year of clean water is donated to someone in need. —KS
Bird Buddy feeder from $219
This video-enabled feeder lets me bond with my dad about birds from afar. —AM
Burgon and Ball watering can $30
This watering can is great for indoor watering and potted plants. The design is stylish and modern, made of powder-coated steel with a Forest Stewardship Council-certified beechwood handle.