Fostering Blooms

A Very Merry July: Planning Your Garden-Inspired Holiday Gifts - Episode 34


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In this cozy (and slightly chaotic) episode of Fostering Blooms, Shannon and Caitlyn get a head start on the holidays—yes, in July!

From canning jam and fermenting kraut to crafting herbal tea blends, oxymels, and even goat milk soap, they share creative, garden-inspired gift ideas that celebrate the full-circle joy of growing and giving. Whether you’re ready to make your own sourdough crackers or you’re just curious about shrubs (the drink, not the plant), this episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and practical tips to help you plan thoughtful handmade gifts that feel special, not stressful.

Gift Ideas Mentioned in the Episode
  • Peach vanilla jam (small-batch canned)

  • Cranberry pomegranate jelly

  • Mexican escabeche (pickled carrots, onion, jalapeño)

  • Shelling beans in muslin bags

  • Vinegar shrubs (rhubarb mint, plum lavender, peach strawberry, cranberry pomegranate)

  • Dehydrated citrus (lime, lemon, blood orange)

  • Cocktail/mocktail kits (including dried citrus, bitters, shrub syrups)

  • Bitters (alcohol-infused herbal blends)

  • Oxymels (honey and herb digestives)

  • Basil vinegar

  • Preserved lemons (salt-cured)

  • Dried tea blends (e.g. lemon balm, mint, holy basil)

  • Dried herb mixes
  • Spa gift kits (bath salts, lavender towels, muslin cloths with essential oil)

  • Sourdough crackers

  • Goat milk soap

  • Dog treats

  • Custom packaging: stamped muslin bags, canvas totes, thrifted baskets, market baskets

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