1. California Candle by Good & Well Supply

This candle smells like a sunny California day with the warm floral scents of Bergamot and Orange. Cute tin can be reused as a planter, trinket holder or whatever you imagine!

2. Plant Your Power Pencil Set

These pencils add a sweet little affirmation to any stocking stuffer. Gold-foil printed and beautifully boxed for gifting.

3. Merry & Bright Holiday Card

Spread joy with this Merry & Bright Holiday Card, featuring a graceful Cedar Waxwing perched among vibrant toyon berries

3. No Canyon Hills T-shirt by Margaret Gallagher

Save the Verdugos!  25% of shirt sales are donated to No Canyon Hills, a community effort to fight luxury development in the Verdugo Mountains.

5. Bi-coastal Cyanotype  by Caitlin Parker

This gorgeous limited edition print is available through 20 x200.  Beautiful florals are arranged on a rich cyan background. A wonderful addition to your wall decor. Available framed or unframed.

6. Bloom Bombs - Spreadable Wildflower Seed Balls

These Bloom Bombs are such an easy way to grow California native wildflowers, just toss and water then wait for the sunny wildflowers. A thoughtful gift for any Californian gardener! A portion of each sale goes to Santa Monica Mountains Fund.

6. Theodore Payne Foundation Gift Card

A TPF gift card is the easiest way to let someone choose their own California native plants and seeds. It’s sent by email and works both online and in-person at the nursery. Give the gift of growth!

8. Go Native Card Game

Created by Nahal Sohbati and Eric Arneson (and illustrated by me!), Go Native is a Go Fish–style card game that teaches about California’s native plants through colorful illustrations and simple gameplay. A fun, easy gift for families, educators, and plant enthusiasts.

9. Tree Hugging: Seek Wisdom in the Forest

Written by Emily Han and Gregory Han, this pocket-sized guide celebrates the quiet magic of trees through simple science, mindful practices, and gentle invitations to explore the outdoors. A lovely, giftable book for nature lovers, hikers, and curious friends of all ages.

For anyone searching for unique gifts for plant lovers, gardeners, plant nerds, hikers, outdoor friends, eco-friendly shoppers, this guide gathers some of my favorite small-business and artist-made picks. Think stocking stuffers under $20, botanical stationery, sustainable gifts, native plant seeds, nature books, and art inspired by wild places! These gifts are perfect for the holidays or any time of year.

This was a fun project for Rivers and Lands Conservancy. I created two sticker designs highlighting the Santa Ana River and the Conservancy’s work to promote conservation and recreation along the River and the River Trail.

The first sticker depicts a Great Blue Heron along a natural area of the river, The second design is a map which shows the river's path, along with many natural and cultural attractions.

Stickers are given to volunteers at their river trail clean ups and other events.