We have just about cleared the refrigerator of Thanksgiving leftovers, so tonight we will eat supper at our favorite Italian restaurant. The last of the turkey and dressing is a cue for me to begin thinking seriously about holiday shopping. Neither of our sons is a gardener, but I have gardening friends, as I am certain you have, as well. Gardeners love to receive special gadgets and decorative items that they wouldn’t purchase for themselves, so I have once again catalog-shopped to find some interesting gift ideas for the special gardener on my holiday list. Some prices are a little higher this year, but online specials can be found on every site.

I discovered some attractive recycled rubber stepping stones on one website. They come in sets of three, so they would make a pretty accent for a small bed. The stepping stones are 11¾ inches in diameter and come in two different patterns. The hummingbird design is currently on sale for $35.95, and the scrollwork design, which has a meta...