15 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026)

From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
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Daily edition · 2026-05-03 · 100 stories

From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
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These hardworking travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.
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A Bluetooth tracker can prevent vacation hell, aka arriving at the beach sans bathing suit. Here are our travel tips for using one.
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This $2,000 Asus laptop delivers breathtaking performance thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but at the cost of nearly everything else.
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Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.
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Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's return to the ring is the "ultimate comeback" as the fighter prepares for a bout against Kristian Prenga in July.
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Major OPEC+ nations agreed a modest and symbolic increase in their June production quota levels, as the group sends a business-as-usual message following the surprise exit of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi at the same moment touted its own growth plans.
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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a virtual standstill while US President Donald Trump weighs Tehran’s latest peace proposal.
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The United Arab Emirates’ flagship oil company Adnoc is planning to accelerate a growth plan with 200 billion dirham ($55 billion) in project awards spanning upstream and downstream operations, following the country’s exit from OPEC on May 1.
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Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb Saturday against the Angels, forcing the injury-plagued Mets to consider using Bo Bichette at shortstop.
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Who will take on the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2? Our panel makes their predictions.
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Avon and Somerset Police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism related.
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The Green Party leader previously apologised for "sharing a tweet in haste" about the knife attack on Wednesday.
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Police said the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene in Stafford.
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The Met Police issues a written warning to two officers and apologises to anyone affected.
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After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money back.
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An April POLITICO Poll finds broad skepticism about both crypto and AI, creating a growing tension for candidates benefiting from the influx of cash.
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Coway's most popular air purifier gets an upgrade in looks and purification strength, though I wish it had wheels and an app.
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The kitchen appliance titan changed up its beloved base-model stand mixer for the first time in over 70 years. It was worth the wait.
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After finishing seventh in the Championship, BBC Sport looks at whether or not Wrexham will see the 2025-26 season as a missed opportunity.
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The Lipton Cup, stolen from a Glasgow museum, is valued at nearly £500,000 but as a symbol of sportsmanship some regard it as priceless.
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Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to victory in their series decider against the Boston Celtics.
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The Philippine Coast Guard said four Chinese vessels were conducting illegal marine scientific research in its waters and threatened to deploy aircraft and boats to repel them.
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This weekend’s talks among OPEC+ nations provide the oil producer group with an opportunity to project unity after the shock departure of longtime member the United Arab Emirates.
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Japan’s prime minister is set to arrive in Australia to strengthen ties with one of her country’s strongest allies as she seeks to build on an updated regional strategy laid out in Vietnam.
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Russia said Ukraine attacked Primorsk port on the Baltic Sea, a key oil export hub, causing a fire that local authorities said was quickly extinguished.
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Hourly workers across a number of industries have long been grappling with unstable schedules and pay as their employers use software to slash labor costs and maximize productivity.
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The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.
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The group was travelling to Las Vegas to scatter the ashes of one of their late husbands.
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How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
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The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
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A legal claim from one of the world’s largest oil traders is throwing a spotlight on an arcane but critical corner of global finance — the multibillion-dollar freight market and the 282-year-old City of London institution that sits at the heart of it.
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Henry Arundell was always destined to play for Bath but has found his way into the blue, black and white via a lonely stint in Paris.
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Can you name the 20 players to appear in a World Snooker Championship final between 2000 and 2025?
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David Benavidez overwhelms again, and with his KO of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, proves he's boxing's most relentless force.
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In a brilliant performance, David Benavidez became a three-division champion with a sixth-round TKO win over Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez on Saturday night then called out the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol.
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High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.
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Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
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Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
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Score your Rover promo code for 2026.
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Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
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Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
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Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.
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Global investors are pouring money into commercial wineries in and around Cape Town, even as wine sales slow worldwide. French, German, and Norwegian consortiums are buying into one of the few wine-producing regions where vineyard prices are still climbing. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Bad news for Tilly Norwood.
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Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.
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David Benavidez challenges Gilberto Ramirez for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on Saturday. Follow live.
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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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The 76ers became just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit after holding on in a thrilling Game 7 win over the Celtics.
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Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack to edge Renegade at the wire, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
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Ravens coach Jesse Minter was noncommittal about undrafted rookie Diego Pavia, saying they're looking for what he can contribute in camp.
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Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning because of left hamstring tightness.
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Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday that captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area during his team's six-game loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Western Conference quarterfinals.
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After defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 earlier this week, Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said his team wasn't "mentally prepared" in its Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, adding that "we just didn't make any plays."
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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for making bets via a gambling app, has retained the noted lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.
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Orlando City rallied from three goals down to beat Inter Miami 4-3 on Saturday as Lionel Messi's side remained winless at its new stadium.
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The Cleveland Browns quarterback took the stage at Colorado on Saturday, graduating with a sociology degree.
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The Kentucky Derby brings out some of the most outrageous hats you'll ever see.
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The team with MLB's second-highest payroll has the worst record in the majors. Here's how New York got here.
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Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.
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The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
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Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.
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Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.
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The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.
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Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its ties with Taiwan.
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The Philippines said on Sunday that thousands of people have evacuated the area south of Manila after Mayon Volcano erupted, and authorities advised the public to stay out of the six-kilometer radius danger zone.
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The energy shock from the Iran war may be casting a shadow over the outlook for the US economy, but the labor market is yet to register any signs of it.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After being asked all week about the possibility of becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, Cherie DeVaux was nearly speechless when Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack Saturday to make history for her.
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Vietnam’s inflation picked up more than expected in April, as a surge in global energy prices driven by the Iran war began feeding through to transport and input costs.
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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declined to comment if authorities intervened to support the yen last week, after reports said they had entered the market for the first time since 2024.
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Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?
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Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.
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The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.
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Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.
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Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford.
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Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart debate whether all hair pulls are worthy of a red card following another incident where Sunderland's Dan Ballard was sent off.
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Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney analyses the impact Viktor Gyokeres has made at Arsenal as he reaches 20 goals for the season during their 3-0 victory over Fulham.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli bounces back from a difficult sprint race to take pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.
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Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe keeps faith with William Osula and the forward repays his faith in a crucial win against Brighton.
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Liverpool make offer for Dutch defender Sam Beukema, AC Milan offer Rafael Leao to Premier League sides, Manchester United target ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo, plus more.
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Rangers' travel to leaders Hearts with their hopes hanging by a thread - and can Celtic take care of hurting Hibernian?
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Nepean result shows ‘Liberals can’t govern without One Nation’, premier says. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCanavan defends Coalition decision to preference One Nation ahead of independent in Farrer: ‘Socialists and communists always go last’Matt Canavan said he understood why voters in Farrer, set for a byelection next Saturday, were disillusioned with the federal opposition.I‘ve been down there for 20 days, 15 nights – and 10 of those I’ve been in a swag – over the past month.I’m doing everything I can to fight for them. I’d love to fight for that great part of our country again, it’s a wonderful part of our nation where we pioneered the use of irrigation and dams. It still produces 40% of our food, 60% of our fruit.Under my leadership, [in] my view, socialists and communists always go last.I think we need to really see how the overseas conflict evolves, how prices evolve for oil. But I think, you know, it is doing what it was intended to do. It’s not a silver bullet, but it is providing material support for people. And as I said, it’s providing support for people who are really doing it tough when they can’t shift away from using petrol. Continue reading...
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Warlpiri girl went missing on Saturday 25 April from a town camp and was found dead five days laterWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedNorthern Territory police have charged Jefferson Lewis with murder over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.The Warlpiri girl went missing on Saturday 25 April from her bed in a town camp near Alice Springs.Indigenous Australians can call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for information and crisis support; or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Mensline on 1300 789 978 Continue reading...
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Man, 32, taken into custody after police called to Rosemeadow incident in early hours of Sunday morning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people have died in a Sydney home, with police saying they are believed to be the parents and brother of a 32-year-old man who has been arrested.New South Wales police arrived at the house in Rosemeadow in Sydney’s south-west on Sunday just after 1.30am after reports of an assault.This article was updated on 3 May 2026 to correct the age of one of the men who died after clarification from NSW police. Continue reading...
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David Farley says net overseas migration of 306,000 ‘probably not’ too much despite party policy to cap migrants at 130,000 per yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce has blamed “the pressure of a campaign” for One Nation’s Farrer candidate contradicting party policy on immigration and appearing to endorse Labor’s current intake.The One Nation MP also claimed voters won’t worry about Gina Rinehart’s million-dollar donation of a private plane to Pauline Hanson’s party, claiming journalists were more interested than ordinary people in the lucrative gift from Rinehart’s company. Continue reading...
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Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.
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Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.
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BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
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President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
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Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.
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Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.
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The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.
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Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?
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The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
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Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.
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The Prince of Wales's income tax bill revealed and Celebrity Traitors returns leads Sunday's papers.
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Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
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The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
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Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.