By George Atchley

It’s the holiday gift season. Many agree they would rather receive experiences as gifts.

Is there a gardener on your shopping list? Imagine giving them a trip to Tuscany for the holidays, without breaking the bank.

Now, the gardener in your life can get the Tuscany experience without leaving home. The Purple Trip to Tuscany Garden-in-a-Bag from Johnny Appleseed Organic contains seeds from dazzling heirloom plants. And, it’s perfect for growers with plenty of garden space, or just an apartment balcony. A 45-gallon grow bag with handles, a bamboo tripod trellis, detailed planting instructions, and seeds are included in these finely curated garden kits. You can also choose a discounted 7.5-pound bag of our highly-effective organic ClimateGard fertilizer to boost your results. This is the perfect gift for the beginning grower or the green-thumbed expert.

The happy harvest

• Brad’s Atomic grape tomatoes – This vibrant indeterminate cultivar will give you an amazing purple pop. And the flavor is amazing.

• French dwarf marigold seeds – These beautiful flowers will draw pollinators to your garden-in-a-bag while repelling nematodes.

• Jalapeno peppers – The hues from these maturing peppers are as hot as the flavor. 

• Japonica striped corn – This ornamental Japanese variety with variegated leaves and colorful ears adds texture to any garden.

• Martino’s Roma tomatoes – Beautiful plum-shaped tomatoes from compact plants will add rich red color and full flavor to everything from salads to sandwiches.

• Purple Opal basil – Stunning deeply colored leaves add amazing flavor to any soup, salad and other savory dishes.

Give that gardening experience this holiday season.