For a lot of moms, the urge to nurture extends to plants and flowers, outdoors and in. So for Mother’s Day, instead of getting her a traditional floral arrangement that lasts just a few days, consider other options for or from the garden.
If mom spends some of her happiest hours in her backyard garden, you might sign her up for Plantjotter.com’s online organizer. With no special downloads or software required, the site allows gardeners to create a personalized Web page with info about what they’ve planted, to-do schedules, photos and wish lists. Monthly tips and ideas are offered specific to your grow zone.
HGTV.com has started an interactive family gardening club: Each month, there’s a new how-to project, such as building terrariums, pizza gardens or topiaries, that parents and kids can do together.
www.pbkids.com — Birdcage chandelier, $149; Dream catcher, $29
www.uncommongoods.com — Koi fish garden markers, $95 each
www.surlatable.com — Botanical collection, $6.89-$13.89
www.plantation
design.com — Amaretto vases, three for $95
www.crateandbarrel.com — Evelyn vase, $18.95; Millie, $44.95; Kiki, $12.95; Marisol, $34.95; Bird wall tiles, four for $49.95; Perch pots, $7.95-$19.95