Some gardeners don’t need or want more stuff. For them, the best gift is the gift of information, encouragement and inspiration. That’s why we suggest a gift subscription to Northern Gardener or gift memberships in the Minnesota Horticultural Society.

MSHS is offering $5 off memberships and subscriptions during the holiday season. It’s the perfect gift for gardeners in your life—novice or experienced. Memberships include a subscription to Northern Gardener, tickets to both the Minneapolis and St. Paul Home and Garden Shows in the spring, discounts at dozens of nurseries all around Minnesota, access to the MSHS library and the knowledge that you are helping promote gardening in Minnesota through programs like Minnesota Green and Garden-in-a-Box.

You can order online (enter Promo Code GIFT13 at checkout) or over the phone. The offer is good through Dec. 31, 2013, but don’t wait until the last minute to order as we’d like to send a personalized gift card announcing your thoughtful gift.

If your favorite gardener would prefer a gift of tools, books, garden decor, T-shirts among other items, stop by the Northern Gardener store this weekend or next. It’s open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help you find any gifts for gardeners that you need.