Watering can - the large 2-plus gallon type to save on trips to the tap - and get the type with the removable spout tip so the gardener can get water into tight spaces

Soiless potting mix - check the fine print to be sure it is soiless - this is great for starting seeds, and is free of molds and weed seeds

Containers, pots and window boxes - they come in plastic, metal, wood, cement, and more your green-thumbed friends.

Cloth work gloves - cheap ones for working with compost or hauling brush are always appreciated

Dial-type hose end sprayer - preferably metal as these last longer - make sure it has at least mist, shower and jetstream options, and goes nicely with a Soaker hose!

Plastic pots - lots of 2 to 4 inch diameter pots for transplanting seedlings - dirt cheap at your local garden center

String and twine - various out-door strength types for use in the garden

Row markers - you can get fancy or plain here- basically, these are wood, metal or plastic that stick into the ground to mark and row and have some mechanism for holding the seed packet or write-on area to list what is growing in the row

If the gardener has a plant stand, replacement full-spectrum fluorescent bulbs will be welcome

Liquid or dilutable balanced fertilizer - a 20-20-20 formula with trace nutrients is a good all-purpose one

"No-damp" - that's a brand name, but any type of mixture that prevents seedlings from "damping off" (just ask the garden center staff) is handy

Rooting hormone - this comes in liquid or powder - all you need to know is if your gardener is rooting soft green things or mature woody things - ask the garden center staff

Peel-and-stick labels for marking seed trays and inserts - visit the local computer/office supply store for these

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