Help needed with components

seanz2003:
Your list will be populated depending on what projects you want to build. Anybody can make suggestions but ultimately it depends on your interests. Which sections of the forum do you spend the most time in? The playground section has a lot of great exhibition projects to check out also. There are starter kits on the internet that simplify this, but I would say you are off to a good start. I might suggest you check out some of the following- various LEDs ; LCD displays; crystals for standalone projects; shields for ethernet, SD card storage, motor control, wifi, audio, etc.

No, it's not for me. It is going to be a gift for someone. I am thinking of an automated garden, but some other projects too.

seanz2003:
Again, depends on what you might want to use it for and whether you use Alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

Rechargeable batteries.
I am going to order a wall adapter too.

Thanks for the fast reply!