I just did a quick search for mail order bulbs in glass. They are all pretty expensive and you might not get them by Xmas. If you got a bulb, you could use any container, that is stable. You don't want something which would tip over when the scapes get tall. A suggestion would be a mason jar, with pebbles. I understand you not wanting to have to run around, esp. at this time of the year. You just might find something in your home that would work. Or something at the grocery store that could work. Would love to see a photo of your finished gift.
