Gifts That Dad Will ❤️
How lovely is it that Father’s Day coincides with the start of summer—it’s the perfect time to help dad relax and take a break outside. Here’s a list of Father’s Day gift ideas and tips for outdoors lovers and garden fans.
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Mustard goes on a hotdog, last time we checked
With summer grilling season around the corner, our quick-and-easy homemade mustard makes a nice gift. Don’t let him get away with just hotdogs and brats, though. Give him a recipe for grilled red peppers. And whip up an herb vinegar for salads—the recipe is easy enough for kids to handle. Bonus points if you use homegrown herbs from your windowsill or garden.
Kids knows best
Want to help dad grow a butterfly—and do his part for a healthy ecoysystem? Yep, there’s a kit for that. Butterfly garden kits provide all he needs to grow a cup o’ caterpillars. To get your home-grown butterflies to stick around, you might get dad an insect hotel to attract bees and other pollinators.
Light up his life
Yes, yes, you light up his life already, but consider how outdoor lights can add magic to long summer nights. A gift of fragrant, evening-blooming flowers or a small fountain can add to a moonlit garden for outdoor entertaining.
Cranky dad?
Bring a little zen into his life with a bonsai, which also looks impressive in Zoom backgrounds. To encourage him to get some fresh air, you could throw in a wide-brimmed sun hat. Need a sure-fire way to de-crank a dad? One word: hammock.
Help older gardeners get growing
Encourage older dads to get back into the garden with ergonomic tools and a promise for a future visit to the Garden’s Buehler Enabling Garden, which makes gardening accessible for all. Surprise him with special support gloves or equipment that can help seniors get up and down—kneeling pads, portable garden seats, or a garden scoot that allows people to move around and do simple tasks while seated.