Essential summer gifts for sunny parties in Buchanan County

Essential summer gifts for sunny parties in Buchanan County
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There’s nothing worse than trying to find a gift for someone and not knowing what to get them.

To take the guesswork out of gift buying, we’ve found practical and helpful gifts for any occasion, sorted by theme to help find everything you are looking for.

Top 5 “Summer Essentials” Gifts

1) Succulent Garden Sculptures
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Crafted from galvanized steel with a realistic patina finish, these charming all-weather landscape accents are the perfect addition to any outdoor setting. Made in the USA.

2) Second-Skin Extra Long Garden Gloves
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These extra long gardening gloves keep your hands and arms protected from sun, soil, oils and scratches. With varying lengths and added padding, Foxgloves protect hands and arms (even all the way up the elbow) against sun, soil and more, keeping busy hands safe.

3) Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Cones
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Ward off pests with natural mosquito repellent incense cones. High concentrations of citronella, cedarwood, rosemary, and other oils naturally combat mosquitoes and smell great too. This formula doesn’t contain any DEET or petroleum and the incense is clean-burning, so you can feel good about using it.

4) Spool Planter
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BOSKKE: Spool Planter – Medium – Burnt Terracotta

5) Home Microgreens Growing Kit
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Hamama®: Home Microgreens Growing Kit – Starter Kit with Bamboo Frame



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