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Gifts for the Urban Gardener

Gifts for the Urban Gardener

Gift ideas for gardeners who live in cities or urban areas. Also useful for gardeners working with very small spaces like balconies or patios.

Handmade Gifts for Gardeners: Crafts for Children

Handmade Gifts for Gardeners: Crafts for Children

Crafts children can make to give to the gardener in their life. Both the gardener and the children will love to see these handmade gifts out in their garden.

Mulled Apple Cider with Cranberries

Mulled Apple Cider with Cranberries

Warm yourself with this lovely little drink that embraces the flavors of fall. Cranberries give the drink a festive red color that looks great in clear glass mugs or canning jars.

Mulled Apple Cider with Cranberry

Course Drinks
Servings 5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp brandy (omit or add as desired)
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and cloves. Serve warm. Garnish with fresh cranberries and apple slices if desired.

Notes

You can substitute 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or 1/2 tsp allspice instead of cinnamon sticks.