If you’re looking for a cute and personal gift idea, look no further than the beautiful salad bowls that have been gracing your own kitchen counter for the past weeks and months. They are perfect for the person that has everything. Let’s run through four reasons why salad bowls make great gifts and then we’ll wrap it up with a few tips on putting the perfect gift bowl together.

They Are Inexpensive

Salad bowls make an impressive, yet inexpensive gift. This is particularly true if you already have a bowl and potting soil to work with. Even if you end up going out to buy a planting bowl, you’ll still spend less than on most other gifts.

Growing your lettuce plants and herbs from seed is another great way to save and make this a frugal yet impressive gift. Best of all, when you’re done it will not look cheap or homemade. If possible put it together a week or two before you give it away to give all the plants a chance to recover from replanting and fill out a bit.

They Are Easy To Make

If you’re already growing your own salad greens in shallow bowls you know how easy it is to put this together. If you’re new to the idea, this may be a great time to not only put a salad bowl together as a gift, but a second one for yourself. If you can re-pot a plant, you can put one of these bowls together.

They Can Be Personalized

Salad bowls can become beautiful personalized gifts. You can choose a bowl that fits the recipient’s personality or decor and then fill it with favorite lettuce varieties and herbs. The more you know about the person you’re giving it to, the easier it will become to personalize. Either way it is sure to be a unique and impressive gift.

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They Are A Gift That Keeps On Giving

One of the biggest benefits of giving a salad bowl as a gift, is that it’s a gift that keeps on giving. Each time the family you gifted this too harvests another plate of lettuce, they’ll fondly think of you and again appreciate the gift they’ve received. And you know you’re helping them eat healthier, homegrown food.

To create a beautiful salad bowl as a gift, start with a pretty bowl. Fill it with some quality potting soil that includes food safe slow release fertilizer. This makes it easy to care for the lettuce plants and ensures that the recipient gets a nice harvest.

If you have the time and are already growing your own seedlings to use in these salad bowls, go ahead and grow a few extra in a few different varieties. Having salad bowls with several different color greens and plants with varying heights add interest and visual appeal. Consider adding an herb or two for added interest and flavor. If you don’t have the time to grow from seed, head to your local garden center and see what you have to work with. If everything else fails, you can always take some of your own plants and regrow for yourself. The recipient of the salad bowl will appreciate all the time and effort you’re putting into the gift.