Everyone enjoys the bounties that come from a successful garden during the summer months. Soemtimes we have too much for ourselves. Create wonderful and heartfelt neighbor gifts for your friends using your garden harvest.
Gifting your harvest is a great way to share in the rewards of your hard work and provides a gift that has greater meaning and purpose. Here are 7 Homemade garden gift ideas using plants from your garden harvest:
Homemade Chili Flakes: these little gems make a great addition to soups, casseroles, even breads and muffins!
Sweet and Spicy Pepper Jelly: this is a delicious jelly that is easy to make, makes a great bottled gift, and is a great go-to ingredient for appetizers, wonton filling, or to top sautéed vegetables or grilled chicken and beef. It is a makes great neighbor gifts!
Dried herbs: if you have an overabundance of herbs from your garden, dry them and fill decorative jars with these wonderful and fragrant spices. They make a great addition to a variety of recipes and are sure to brighten up anyone’s kitchen through the holiday season
Apple Spice Potpourri Sachet Bags: not all gifts from the garden have to be edible – these lovely sachet bags made from things grown right in your own garden will bring warmth and a festive atmosphere to any home.
Garden Candles: share the beauty of your garden’s floral abundance by adding pressed leaves and flowers to store bought candles. This is a lovely gift that can be enjoyed throughout the coming year
Herb infused oils: this is a great way to use up some of those herbs that you have cultivated throughout the growing season. Herb infused oils are a wonderful addition to many recipes, and will maintain their freshness and flavor for a few months
Salsa: My personal favorite to give and receive! Did you know that salas is now the number 1 American condiment? In fact 85% of Americans use it on a regular bases. When I plan my garden I always grow tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers so I can make dozens of jars of salsa. I love the tag for these homemade neighbor gifts from the crafted sparrow.
