For gardeners, the best gifts are ones you can use in the garden—helpful tools, new plants, and even garden luxuries like outdoor art.

What’s the best garden gift you’ve ever received? Who was it from, and what was special about it?

Tell us about it in two to three sentences at forum@gardeningclub.com. Please include your first and last name, city and state, and member number. Winning responses will be featured in the November/December 2008 issue of Gardening How-To. Deadline is August 1.