All sorts of plants can be germinated indoors in January and then transplanted outside at the appropriate time. The bonus: Wrapped seed packets rattle intriguingly when shaken during a holiday swap. And since seeds typically cost just a couple of dollars for a pack, whether they’re delphiniums or lacinato kale, you can buy a bunch and feel very un-Scrooge-like.

These goofy gardening gloves are no joke: The plastic claws protect fingers when digging deep, while the stretchy material is puncture-resistant, which comes in handy when toting twigs, sticks, and tools. They’re also quite the conversation-starter when unwrapped at a swap.

Here’s an offer you can’t refuse: Inspired by the classic logo from the Godfather films, this cotton cap keeps the wearer cool and glare-free when out in the sun, tending tomatoes just like Vito Corleone did back in the old country.

How cute are these? Crew socks, dotted with potted plants, will make any green lover happy.

Not everyone has a green thumb—which is where succulents come in. Whether a set of five different species or a single pot from your local garden center, they can make a plant parent out of almost anyone while adding some vibrant color to a windowsill, desktop, you name it.

A budding or serious horticulturist will appreciate these sleekly designed herb snips. Dishwasher-safe and with comfort-grip handles, they’re ideal for clipping leaves from your countertop basil or mint plant.