Collier's Garden Scoop

Gift Ideas for the

Green Thumb on Your List

Christmas is only 10 days away!

If you have any last-minute planting, decorating or gift needs come by and see us. We'll be open through Saturday, December 23rd.

Happy Holidays!

Pictured here: Give the gift of choice to your plant-loving loved one. Our gift certificates do not expire and can be used over multiple visits. They're available in any amount in store or by phone.

Bay & Olive Standards

Classic evergreens of mythological and culinary fame and worthy additions to any plant collection. Fairly cold hardy, but need protection when temps drop below 20 degrees.

30 - 36" tall $39.99

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Bulbs

The gardener on your list can take advantage of a mild winter day and enjoy digging and dreaming of spring, when the bulbs they're planting will reward them with blooms.

good variety in stock

$2.99 - $24.99

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Holiday Cactus

An old favorite that can live for years and be passed down through generations- a true garden heirloom! Red, white and pale pink are in stock now.

4, 6 and 8" pots

$9.99/$19.99/$29.99

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Evergreen Clematis

Highly sought after and sometimes hard to find, this vine deserves a place to climb in every garden. Its fragrant white flowers will be a welcome sight each spring to anyone who receives it as a gift.

5 gallon 'Snowdrift' $59

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Frosty Fern

An aptly named plant gift for winter, this fern can be grown indoors in bright light. Be sure to keep the soil moist. The texture and 'frosty' tips are charming in holiday arrangements.

4" pot $7.99

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Rosemary Cone

Rosemary is prized for its aromatic foliage and the flavor it adds to savory dishes. Fortunately, it grows easily in central Alabama in containers or in the ground as long as the soil is well-drained.

6" pot $19.99

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Saint Fiacre Statue

The patron saint of gardeners will be at home in any plant lover's realm. This well-made concrete statue can withstand the elements in the garden for many years.

14" tall $49

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String of Pearls

A must-have for the collector on your list, and a true plant oddity! This pea-like succulent can be grown indoors in bright light with well-drained soil.

6" hanging basket $14.99

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Tea Light Nativity

A tiny nativity that is the perfect size for shelves or tabletops and could be placed indoors or out because of its glazed ceramic finish.

6" tall $19.99

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Watering Globe

An extremely helpful tool for gardeners to have on hand, these mini reservoirs can sustain a houseplant or container garden during vacations by providing water slowly over a long period.

12- and 24-ounce globes

$34/$39

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Waxed Amaryllis

Waxed bulbs can sit inside nearly all winter as the plant grows and blooms and require no water! Flowers appear in 6 to 8 weeks, so this gift will bring cheer to the recipient in the new year.

four colors available

$34

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Winter Hardy Planter

This combo of cold-hardy blooms and foliage is a gift that can be enjoyed all winter. Pansies, lemon cypress, coral bells and sedge will be a bright spot in the garden on dreary winter days.

14" pot $59

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