2012 Gift Guide for the Locavore

From a compostable candle to a fish bowl that doubles as a terrarium, treasures they won’t find at the farmer’s market.

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Water, iced coffee, whiskey—your beverage of choice will look cooler in this Mason jar, complete with a metal lid and straw.

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Compostable Candle, $32

It may look like ceramic, but the container is actually made from mushrooms and other up-cycled agriculture waste. Add it to your compost pile when the flame burns out.

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Make Your Own Goat Cheese Kit, $27.95

No goat required.

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Glass Fish Bowl and Terrarium, $140

A hand-blown glass habitat for fish—or other flora and fauna.

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Click and Grow, $59.99

A “smart flowerpot” that grows and waters plants so you don’t have to.

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Outset F420 Leather Grill Apron, $40

A leather apron for the stylish chef. Let’s just hope they don’t spill the sauce.

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Geometric Wooden Salt and Pepper Shakers, $35

These beech salt and pepper shakers (with embedded magnets) will make any table look set.

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Monkey Portraits 2013 Wall Calendar, $12.59

For when you're sick of looking in the mirror.