Solar Garden Gifts

I am a big fan of solar garden lights. They are easy to install because they require no trenching or wiring, let alone electricity. Line your pathway, patio, deck or more for beautiful evening ambiance and safety.

Solar turtle light

Beyond lighting, we have found some cool solar garden gifts that are decorative and eco-friendly:

Solar Turtle Light:

When the sun goes down, this cute garden turtle’s shell glows amber, using solar power absorbed during the day from a small solar panel. During the day, the garden critter looks just as adorable while the batteries in his shell are recharged by sunlight.

You can find the solar turtle light at Bits and Pieces for $29.99.

Tiffany Style Outdoor Solar Light:

Like other “ordinary” outdoor solar lights, this Tiffany-Style light is outfitted with solar panels. Ultraviolet light recharges an internal battery during the day, then at dusk, an internal sensor activates the solar powered light inside. The Tiffany Style light resembles stained glass and is more expensive than ordinary solar garden lights. However, we recommend you get one or two to use as an accent in the corner of a planting bed, or on a deck or entryway. At the Home Shopping Network, the light is $69.95.

Solar Fireflies:

If you enjoy watching fireflies flickering in the summer evening, you can now have your own firefly display any time of year. The solar fireflies can be placed in your favorite shrub, and they automatically visit your garden each evening – just like the real thing!

A solar panel is positioned to absorb UV light during the day, and at night, the fireflies flash, flicker and fade to your delight. You can purchase a package of 7 or 14 solar fireflies at Firefly Magic Firefly Lights, for $67.95 or $87.95, respectively.

Solar Powered Flamingo

Solar-Powered Flamingo:

This has got to be my favorite solar garden gift.

The ubiquitous garden pink flamingo now glows bright at night, thanks to solar power. Simply insert the flamingo into the ground and a small solar panel absorbs sunlight during the day. At night the solar-powered flamingo lights up!

Its also available at Bits and Pieces for $34.99.

Solar garden gifts are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, or any other special time of year.

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