Celebrating The Outdoor Mom: A Mother’s Day Gift Guide

by Farmers' Almanac Staff Updated: April 18, 2024

As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to celebrate the incredible women who fill our lives with love, adventure, and boundless energy! This year, Farmers’ Almanac pays tribute to the Outdoor Mom who finds enjoyment, relaxation, and inspiration in nature. Whether she’s casting a line, tending to her garden, marveling at the nights sky, or entertaining friends in her backyard oasis, the Outdoor Mom embodies a spirit of exploration and appreciation for natural wonders. Find the perfect products in our specially curated Mother’s Day Gift Guide here. Also see our suggestions for Mother’s Day weekend activities below!

Gifts For the Fishing Mom

For the Fishing Mom who enjoys peace by the water’s edge, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of reeling in the big catch! Set her up for a fun and successful angling adventure with the best Mother’s Day gifts for the fishing mom.

Our high-quality fishing rod and reel will elevate her fishing experience, a durable rain jacket ensures she stays dry and comfortable even in unpredictable weather, and a stylish bandana adds flair to her outdoor ensemble. After a successful day on the water, she can dry off with a Moon phase towel and cozy up with an outdoor blanket.

Gifts For the Gardening Mom

The Gardening Mom’s green thumb, care, and dedication brings life and beauty to her surroundings! Show your appreciation with the best Mother’s Day gifts for the gardening mom.

Help Mom create an private oasis with a raised garden bed and mini greenhouse kit, giving a special space for her botanical treasures.

Pamper her hands with garden helper soap and protect her skin with gardening sleeves that shield against sunburn and itching, ensuring she can tend to her garden in comfort and style. For documenting her gardening journey and planning future harvests, gift her stylish golden-gilded journals perfect for recording observations of nature, garden layouts, and weather patterns.

Gifts For The Stargazing Mom

Under the vast expanse of the night sky, the Stargazing Mom finds wonder and inspiration, sharing the magic of the cosmos with her loved ones. Explore the best Mother’s Day gifts for the stargazing mom, including telescopes that invite exploration of distant galaxies and celestial wonders.

Gifts For the Outdoor Entertainer Mom

The Outdoor Entertainer Mom is the life of the party, transforming her backyard into a haven for laughter and relaxation. Treat her to the ultimate experience with a stylish wooden bar cart, where she can mix up cocktails or mocktails to enjoy while lounging in a hammock with a pillow under the warm Sun.

Set the mood with her favorite tunes playing on a portable speaker, filling the air with music and joy as she entertains friends and family in her outdoor sanctuary.

Women’s Fog Cutter – Aqua Blue

Piscifun Carbon Prism Ultralight Spinning Reels

Piscifun Serpent Spinning Rod One Piece Rod Sale

Tie Dye Multi Festival Blanket

Mystic Moon Phase towel

Bandana towel mudcloth

Saffron Corms 2024 Preorder Saffron

Sunnydaze Mini Greenhouse Kit 4′ x 2′

Sunnydaze Quilted Fabric Double Hammock with Pillow

Astronomical Telescope – Professional Refractor, 700x90mm

40070 Telescope for Beginners with Smartphone Adapter

Maine Woodsman’s Weather Stick

Sunnydaze Round Mosaic Glass Hanging Bird Feeder – 6″

TOUGH 2.0 Rugged Outdoor Bluetooth® speaker

Sunnydaze Indoor/Outdoor Wood Bar Cart with Wheels

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Poison Ivy Soap

Garden Helper Soap

Flowers Large X Large

Garden Sleeves-Flower small-medium

Fragrant Shower Steamers

Good Luck Bracelet

Dreams Journal

Moon Journal

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3 Mother’s Day Outdoor Adventures

What kind of Outdoor Mom is your mom? Does she like fishing, camping, gardening, stargazing … or all of the above? Plan an outdoor adventure with these three different scenarios to make your mom’s Mother’s Day weekend extra special …

But first check our weather predictions for Mother’s Day weekend! Go to Farmers’ Almanac Extended Weather Forecast

1) Mother’s Day Fishing And Camping Trip

According to the Farmers’ Almanac Fishing Calendar, the best times to fish are expected in the evening hours on both Saturday and Sunday of Mother’s Day weekend. This is the perfect chance for an unforgettable time outside with your mom, enjoying the calm of nature and the thrill of catching a big fish!

To prepare for a magical night of fishing with your mom, think about adding special touches to make it even better. Start by giving her the must-haves for a great fishing trip, like a top-notch fishing pole and reel, and a strong, water-resistant coat to keep her cozy and dry.

Bring along a picnic with your mom’s most-loved snacks and drinks, making a wonderful meal to have by the water as the day ends. Throw in some fancy treats, cool drinks, and maybe even a rich dessert to enjoy under the stars.

Make the setting even nicer with some portable lights or lanterns that give off a soft light over the calm water and light up the area as you fish. You could also bring a comfortable outdoor blanket, making a nice place to sit back and take in the wonders of nature.

For a longer trip, why not turn the fishing evening into a camping trip? Set up camp close to the water, letting you and your mom really get into the peaceful outdoor atmosphere. Put up a big tent with comfy sleeping gear and festival blankets, making sure you both get a good night’s rest outside.

In the morning, wake up to birds singing and leaves rustling as you cook a filling breakfast over a lively campfire. Spend time talking, laughing, and making memories with your mom as you enjoy the peace of the great outdoors.

By mixing the fun of fishing with the peacefulness of camping, you’ll make memories with your mom that honor her passion for the outdoors and the special connection you have. As you throw your fishing lines into the sparkling water and delight in nature’s beauty, you’re celebrating the adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors that the Fishing Mom represents.

2) Mother’s Day Gardening Weekend

Mother’s Day weekend is great chance for a wonderful day with the mom who enjoys gardening. According to the Farmers’ Almanac famous Gardening by the Moon calendar, Mother’s Day weekend is an ideal time to plan seedbeds and flower gardens—especially corn, cotton, okra, beans, peppers, eggplant, and other aboveground crops—making it an excellent time to dive into the joys of growing and caring for plants. (Though you will want to make sure to heed your region’s Last Frost Dates.)

Kick off your day with Mom by giving her the tools she needs for a great day in the garden. A mini greenhouse planter that’s raised off the ground gives her a special place and the right environment to grow her preferred plants, like colorful flowers, tasty herbs, and fresh veggies.

Start the morning by reading about Gardening by the Moon in the Farmers’ Almanac 2024 (pages 174-180) and learning about the age-old practice of coordinating your planting times with the phases of the Moon. Then take a leisurely trip to local plant shops or garden stores, letting Mom pick out a beautiful array of plants, seeds, and other gardening items to make her garden even better.

Need some inspiration? Here are nine flowers that make beautiful bouquets: sunflowers, larkspur, snapdragons, daisies, gladiolus, peonies, lupins, daffodils, and tulips.

When you get back, dig into the satisfying task of planting and looking after the new additions to Mom’s garden. She can wear some arm covers to keep her skin safe from the sun while she works in the garden, staying comfy and shielded all day long.

As you work together, take moments to enjoy the full beauty of the garden, stopping to take in the colors, smells, and sounds of nature around you. Spend time sharing stories and laughs, creating special memories as you connect over your shared love of gardening and nature’s beauty.

For an extra thoughtful gift, give Mom a hand soap made just for gardeners, perfect for cleaning and caring for her hands after a day in the dirt. Encourage her to write about her gardening adventures in elegant journals with gold detailing, where she can note down her thoughts, learnings, and plans for her thriving garden.

End the day feeling great about all you’ve done, surrounded by the lushness and richness of Mom’s garden get-away. Think back on the pleasure of helping things grow and making lasting memories together, celebrating the mom who gardens with love and commitment.

By sharing in the wonder of gardening with Mom, you create precious times that honor her love for tending plants and her deep bond with the earth. As you help grow love, life, and beauty in the garden, you’re paying tribute to the mom who gardens, and the timeless charm of the natural world’s gifts.

3) Mother’s Day Stargazing Adventure

Make time to look up at the vast sky with the mom who loves stargazing! To get ready for a wonderful night of looking at the stars, think about giving your mom some stargazing gear to make her experience even better. A great telescope that’s easy for anyone to use will let her see faraway galaxies, clouds of stars, and star patterns with amazing detail.

When the Sun goes down, find a quiet place far from bright city lights, where you can see the whole sky. Here are some places close to cities known for having dark skies and bright stars. Lie down a festival blanket or towels with Moon designs, giving your mom a nice spot to be amazed by the night sky’s beauty.

As night sets in, let the peaceful sounds around you fill the air, while you both look up in wonder at the shining stars and bright planets high above. Let your mom share what she knows and loves about space, telling stories about old myths and space legends that people have loved for a very long time.

Spend the night talking softly and feeling thankful as you both enjoy the stars’ beauty and mystery. Enjoy the time you spend together exploring the endless sky, creating memories that will stay with you even after the stars are gone for the night.

By joining your mom in looking at the night sky’s wonders, you make moments to remember that celebrate her interest in the stars and her endless imagination. As you both look up in amazement, you’re showing how much you respect your mom’s love of learning and her fascination with the universe.

A Final Thought

As we celebrate the Outdoor Mom this Mother’s Day, let’s honor her spirit of adventure, her love for nature, and her unwavering devotion and care. Whether she’s casting her line, nurturing her garden, or marveling at the stars above, the Outdoor Mom reminds us to cherish the beauty of the world around us and the bonds that unite us all. We hope our suggestions for products and outings with Mom makes her day extra special.