Field and Garden: Gift ideas for gardeners and others, too

“You gave this to me one Christmas,” said my mom, pointing toward a terra cotta flower pot wrapped in woven wicker. “Do you remember?” she asked.

More than 40 years have passed, but yes, I still remember seeing the pot on the store shelf, knowing immediately that my mom would like it.

Buying a gift for her has never been difficult. She’s an avid gardener and houseplant enthusiast. So...