Celebrate Mom - Sunday, May 11, 2025
Fabulous Gift Ideas for Mom
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11: Mom's in luck this Mother's Day and so are you! We've got some great gift ideas for Mom to enjoy from SummerWinds Nursery...
1. Monthly Planting Guides from Growing in the Garden
Want to know when to plant your favorite flowers or edibles? We've got two monthly planting guides from Angela Judd of Growing in the Garden:
- Flower Planting Guide
- Vegetable, Herb & Fruit Planting Guide
2. Plumerias & Adeniums
Plumerias are beloved tropical shrubs known for their lush, fragrant flowers and striking, broad leaves. Adeniums—commonly called Desert Roses—are drought-tolerant succulents prized for their sculptural forms and vibrant blooms. Both are excellent choices for desert gardens and thrive beautifully in containers.
3. Fountains & Statues
Looking for an extra special something for Mom's garden? How about a fountain, or a statue—ranging from small to large, traditional to whimsical, including: religous statues, fun animals, mystical creatures, bells and more!
4. Bonsai Trees & Accessories
Looking for an extra special, long-lasting gift for Mom? The art form of Bonsai takes the beauty of the natural world around us and replicates nature's grand masterpieces in miniature versions that symbolize life. Bonsai can be grown in a number of styles and with a variety of trees for indoors or out. Plus, we have the know-how and tools and accessories Mom needs to grow and maintain her masterpiece.
5. Gardening Books by 'The AZ Plant Lady'
Looking for some local gardening expertise? We've got two great book recommendations written by local Desert Horticulturist, Noelle Johnson, aka 'The AZ Plant Lady':
- The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today's Climate... and Tomorrow's
- Dry Climate Gardening: Growing beautiful, sustainable gardens in low-water conditions
6. Houseplants, Indoor Planters & Accessories
Houseplants are many things... From Tillandsias (air plants) and Ferns, to Peperomia, Sansevieria and ZZ plants, houseplants can not only add color and texture to your home, some can also help to purify the air. SummerWinds has a large selection of houseplants in a wide range of sizes, and that thrive in various light conditions.
Indoor Planters: We have a great assortment of indoor planters available in numerous styles, colors and sizes to complete your gift. Whether it's a minature African Violet or a large Swiss Cheese Plant, we've got the perfect pot for Mom's new houseplant.
Houseplant Accessories: Your local SummerWinds Nursery also has an assortment of accessories designed just for houseplants, including plant nanny's to help Mom water while she's on vacation, spray bottles for plant misting, plant hangers, saucers, hooks and more!
7. Heart Pots & Flower Pillows
Looking for a special hand-made something for Mom? We've got ceramic heart pots made by artist Lisa Howe, as well as flower pillows made locally by MBS Clayworks.
8. Outdoor Pottery
At SummerWinds, we have a beautiful selection of outdoor pottery. From colorful, modern and metallic, to traditional or earthy, we've got the perfect pot for Mom's garden, patio or deck, as well as a wide variety of summer flowering plants to plant inside them!
9. Hats for Gardening & Sun
Your local SummerWinds has a great collection of UV-rated hats that are as stylish as they are functional! Mom can use them when gardening, enjoying her patio or when out and about!
10. Raised Garden Beds & Planters
Make growing Mom's favorite veggies, herbs and flowers that much more convenient—and back and knee-friendly—with raised garden beds and planters. Choose from Birdies Metal Raised Garden Beds, Smart Pots, NuVue Raised Garden Beds, and more...
11. Roses
Want to give Mom something elegant and fragrant that will bloom year after year? Your local SummerWinds has a wide variety of "scentsational" roses available.
12. Decorative Rain Chains
Choose from a variety of rain chains, including metal butterflies, flowers, circles, and more!
13. Talavera Pottery, Birdbaths & Animals
At SummerWinds Nursery, we have a beautiful selection of colorful Talavera pottery, hangings sculptures and planters, animals and birdbaths. Explore our selection today, to find that perfect piece for Mom!
14. Wind Chimes
Add melodic sounds to Mom's outdoor living space with wind chimes. Choose from an assortment of styles, sizes and sounds, including Woodstock Chimes®—world famous, musically-tuned chimes designed to be the world's best sounding wind chimes.
15. Hummingbird Feeders
Attract hummingbirds to your garden with a vareity of plants or hummingbird feeders!
16. Succulents
Whether potted or planted in the ground, succulents can add gorgeous color and texture to Mom's home and garden.
Want to Make Mom Something Special?
Give Mom a gift from the heart—handmade by you or the whole family!
Join us for a special $35 Make 'n Take Workshop and create a beautiful Succulent Bowl arrangement just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s a fun, hands-on experience you can enjoy solo or together with loved ones.
Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at our Glendale and Phoenix stores. Limited spots available! Reserve yours today on Eventbrite.
$35 Succulent Bowl - Glendale $35 Succulent Bowl - Phoenix
A SummerWinds Nursery Gift Card
Still not sure what to get Mom this Mother's Day? Why not give her the gift of green with a SummerWinds Nurwsery Gift Card, available for purchase in-store and online.
