By Sharon Cohoon, Sunset senior garden writer

We all have people on our holiday gift list who don't really need anything but we'd like to recognize all the same.  Donating to an organization like Save The Redwoods League in their name is a great and seasonally appropriate option.  And, since a redwood can live 2,000 years, it's the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.  Below is a sample card that goes to the recipient with your $50 minimum donation.

Like the idea but want to spend less?  The Trees in Celebration program of the Arbor Day Foundation has a $10 contribution option. 

Or choose one of the Foundation's holiday greeting cards.  The profits go towards planting trees, and the message below is imprinted on the card:

Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green! In your honor, a tree is being planted in a National Forest.