Top Ten Gift Ideas for John Deere Enthusiasts

If you are Christmas gift shopping for a John Deere tractor enthusiast, I have put together a list of gift ideas for you. These John Deere-themed ideas will appeal to any collector of John Deere memorabilia. If you are searching for the perfect John Deere gift for a child, please see my related article "Top Ten Gifts for Kids Who Love John Deere Tractors."

For the Kitchen
Even if the John Deere enthusiast on your list does not have a John Deere décor in their kitchen, you can still bring a hint of their favorite tractor into the room with the charming John Deere "Turtle Trouble" kitchen accessories. These placemat and kitchen towel feature a farm scene showing a little boy who has accidentally hooked a turtle while fishing. His cow dog barks from shore while dad is running to help from the John Deere tractor he left parked in the field. Mellow greens and yellows dominate these accessories, but they are soft hues complemented by a number of other colors. The scene on the pot holders and oven mitts is a little less harried, picturing the dad helping his son into his own little homemade John Deere. These heartwarming items will complement any country kitchen. ($5.99-11.99; johndeeregifts.com)

A John Deere Cast Iron Skillet would make another attractive addition to a farm kitchen's décor. These cast iron skillets are available in 8" or 10" versions. They feature the John Deere logo, along with the words "John Deere" and "
Moline, Ill.
" A fun rustic touch to any kitchen. ($11.99-12.99; getgreengear.com)

The farm family will love to set down to dinner when their table is set with the John Deere Dinnerware Set. This 32-piece set serves four and includes dinner and dessert plates, soup/salad bowls, mugs, tumblers, forks, knives, and teaspoons. The dishes sport a John Deere tractor and John Deere's motto "Nothing Runs Like a Deere." ($29.95; greenfunstore.com)

For the Rest of the House
The John Deere Bed-in-a-Bag will instantly add country charm to any bedroom. This set includes a comforter, flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillow case(s), sham(s) and a bed skirt. The bedding is in coordinating green, brown and yellow shades and is emblazoned with John Deere tractors and hats. Available in Twin, Full and Queen sizes from familybedding.com. Prices range from ($142.98 to 232.98).

The John Deere Vintage Touch Lamp will complement any room with a John Deere or farm theme. The 14" tall lamp has a base with a brass finish and a pretty light-green glass lampshade with various John Deere logos. ($40; joebrands.com)
The John Deere Embossed Logo Foot Stool has a rustic appeal with its vintage-finished wood. Measuring 16"W x 13.375"D x 11"H, the foot stool is set off with a faded green John Deere Logo. ($72; wegotgreen.com)

Outside Accessories
Farmers are constantly watching for rain. Help the John Deere lover on your list track rainfall with the John Deere Magnifying Rain Gauge. This rain gauge is 12.5". When it contains water, the numbers are magnified by 35% for easy reading. ($10.50; greenandyellowstuff.com)

A John Deere enthusiast will rush to get the mail each day when they have a John Deere Tractor Mailbox gracing the end of their driveway. This 22"L x 12"W x 13"H mailbox meets all requirements set by the U.S. Postal Service. Made of tough fiberglass, the green-and-yellow tractor-shaped mailbox will protect mail from the harshest elements. ($89.95; greenfunstore.com)

Clothing
Keep your John Deere enthusiast warm this winter with a John Deere winter hat. For ladies you can buy the John Deere Pink Beanie for $12.99. The John Deere Olive/Charcoal Knit Hat, also $12.99, is perfect for men.

There are a wide variety of John Deere t-shirts now available, in short- and long-sleeved versions and in many colors besides the traditional green or yellow. Any of the tees would make a perfect John Deere gift. Hendren's Farm Toys has a nice selection, including a gray tee with a tractor on the front and the motto "If you can't run with the best, stay out of the field." There is also a black, long-sleeved t-shirt with contrasting white stitching. The sharp tee sports the words "Property of John Deere - Athletic" over a John Deere tractor. ($13.99-29.99; hendrensfarmtoys.com)

The John Deere Bristol Jacket is an attractive understated jacket that would be appropriate to wear both to town and around the farm. The spruce-colored nylon shell effectively blocks the wind while the charcoal polar fleece lining provides a layer of insulation. Perfect for fall and spring. The front is embroidered with the John Deere logo. ($82.99; farmerssupply.net)