Apartment, condo and townhome residents and anyone else gardening in a small space, we salute you. A tiny or even non-existent yard won’t stop you—your love for plants and ingenuity, creativity and commitment to growing on balconies, window boxes and indoor windowsills is inspiring. And, from mitigating heat islands to providing food and habitat for pollinators and beautifying your community, you’re making a difference with every flower, tomato and carrot you grow.

Whether you know small-space gardener, aspire to be or already are one, here are ten recommended holiday gifts for anyone growing in tight quarters (Note: As an Amazon Associate, MSHS earns from qualifying purchases):

1. Coffee table book: If you’re surrounded by concrete or ten stories up and don’t have room to grow much, peruse the pages of STILL: The Art of Noticing for a quick nature fix. Twin Cities-based Mary Jo Hoffman’s new book boasts a stunning collection of wild-gathered leaves, pods, cones and flowers in breathtaking flatlay designs, the creative culmination of her popular one-a-day nature photography project called STILL. (Buy on Bookshop)
2. Self-watering birdies: Worry-free watering for houseplants! Frequent travelers and forgetful plant parents can rely on these cute watering globes to keep indoor plants hydrated and happy. (Buy on Amazon)
3. T-shirt: No yard? No problem. Let that shiitake go! Take a cue from one of our most popular t-shirts and just go with the flow and embrace that small-space gardener life. Soft cotton and very cozy. (Buy at our Online Store)
4. Houseplant: A roommate that looks cute, cleans the air and doesn’t leave dirty dishes in the sink? We’re listening. From hard-to-kill ZZ plants to sweet peperomia, find a foliaged friend to keep any apartment dweller company all winter long. If you’re a member of the Minnesota Horticultural Society, don’t forget to check out our list of Discount Partners still operating this winter to find a plant retailer near you or send a gift card so your recipient can pick out their own.
5. Hanging propagation station: As cute as it is functional, this 3-tier prop stop is perfect for even the teensiest of spaces. Put your primo cuttings on full display in this retro wooden frame and hemp rope wall-hanging. (Buy on Amazon)
6. Northern Gardener® magazine: It’s not just for homeowners with big yards. The only publication for cold-climate gardeners brings trending topics and hot tips to your or your recipient’s doorstep. Find DIY projects, community events, small-space gardening tips for beginners to pros and everyone in between, every issue is packed full of gardening inspo. (Purchase a single issue)
7. Plant stand: For both outdoor (think balconies and decks) and indoor spots, this solid acacia wood stand elevates any houseplant display. (Buy on Amazon)
8. On-Demand Webinar: Growing Microgreens at Home: Learn how to grow nutrient-packed, quick-growing microgreens at home all year long. Presenter and Minnesota native Amanda Yadav, owner of Fiddlehead Farm, grows a menu of over 45 different varieties of microgreens for restaurants, co-ops and farmers markets in the Twin Cities and shares her top tips for planting, seed selection, lighting and harvesting—plus recipes! (Buy at our Webinar Shop)

Finding a gift for your small-space gardener doesn’t have to be as limiting as it may seem. Start with this list, curated by some of our favorite experts, and the apartment dweller or city lot homeowner in your life will be beaming as they grow all winter long. Have questions on any of the items on the list? Reach out and let us know!

One last way to make your holiday shopping for a small-space gardener even easier is by purchasing a gift membership to the Minnesota Horticultural Society. We’ll send them a link to read the Winter issue of Northern Gardener® right away, ensuring they have the tips they need before they get growing.

A month later, our Digital Planning Guide will arrive in their inbox with articles and guides geared towards growing in whatever environment they live. Then, in early March, the Home + Garden Show arrives to Minneapolis. With their exclusive free tickets in tow, they’ll find even more inspiration for growing inside and directly outside their home. Gift membership truly is the gift that will bloom for 12 months of the year!