For many of us, the good old winter has moved in, putting a damper on our outdoor gardening efforts. While many still continue to grow some herbs, lettuce, spinach, and other cooler crops in outdoor cold frames or indoor window sills, the colder weather also means the holiday season is upon us.

And while falling snow may not prompt an immediate thought of harvesting ripe tomatoes, Christmas is a great time to put a few gardening gifts on your wish list for Santa. So here are some items you might want to write down.

garden cart/wheelbarrow
I received a garden cart two years ago. It can haul up to 600 pounds, and the type I have has 4 wheels instead of the traditional 1-wheel dolly (of which I also have one of those). They vary in cost depending on the features. They can cost anywhere from $20 to $200. Mine is in the $60 to $70 range. It’s great for when I’m moving a lot of items at once or moving compost heaps.

Gallow
Most gardeners have one or even two of these. They are a great help when turning up soil or a compost pile. They are available at any home or garden center for $10 to $40. My dad gave me one of his older ones, and my family gave me a second as a gift last year. It’s nice to have a backup in case one of them decides to quit (my tools don’t break, they just decide to stop working).

small garden tools
From a basic trowel to a hand tiller, the smaller tools are a must for every gardener. They are small enough to help you work in tight spaces, but large enough to complete tasks with enough ease. Again, these vary in price. You can pick them up at your dollar store (although the quality isn’t the best) and at your local home or garden center for a few dollars more. Walmart and Target have them, but they’ll be hard to find at those stores this time of year, so places like Tractor Supply, Home Depot, and/or Lowes are your best bet.

Seeds
Vegetable seed packets are ideal for stocking stuffing. Tie a ribbon around a dozen bundles and put them in your family gardener’s stocking and they’re sure to love the gift. Also, what’s a horticulturist without vegetable seeds?

I could go on for hours about what could or should be on your Santa gift list, but the list above marks the items I use the most in my own gardening endeavors. What would you like to see on your list?