Give the gardener in your life something they’ll cherish
At this time of year, the cogs start whirring, the brain kicks into gear and thoughts shift to the Christmas period ahead! If you’re still scratching your head for potential gifts, or you’re wondering what to buy for the gardeners in your life, here’s my top four slightly different ideas for festive gifts.
Easy houseplant alternative
If you’re a houseplant fanatic or you know someone who is, then you may be excused for thinking the only option is a plant, when in fact you could try this – Nicole’s Jungle.
This is an ingenious little kit I discovered at the RHS Urban Show in Manchester, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Each month, Nicole will send you (or your recipient) a kit complete with everything you need to create a miniature version of a certain houseplant. Containing glue, scissors and more, it will show you exactly how to create a small houseplant, made entirely from paper, that won’t make you worry about overwatering or killing! You can choose from a one-off purchase or if you’d like a treat each month then there are subscription options available too.
Available from www.nicolesjungle.com with prices starting at just £14
Top tool holster
If you’re prone to misplacing your gardening tools, forever searching for lost secateurs or trowels, there is a solution for that, and it makes a smashing gift.
The Gardening Tool Holster from Genus is designed to hold a multitude of tools on your hip so you’ll know where your essentials are. The idea behind this came from one of Genus’ regular customers who had maxed out the pocket space in her trousers (also available from Genus) and wanted somewhere to keep everything else. Not content on losing her tools, she got in touch with Genus and the design was born. The holster boasts a total of six pockets and several options for attaching other tools too. This is a hugely popular item from Genus and one that any gardener would be thrilled with.
Available from www.genus.gs with an RRP of £49
For hard working gardeners
After a hard day’s gardening, how about something to help ease those aching muscles and relax the mind? This charming giftset from Bramley is the ideal solution. Nestled within this beautifully illustrated greenhouse design are five of Bramley’s bestselling products including 100ml bottles of their hand wash, hand cream (an absolute essential), bubble bath, body wash and body lotion, all vegan and cruelty-free. The set also includes a packet of wildflower seeds and the thing that really sets this apart is the recycled, recyclable, biodegradable greenhouse giftbox.
Available to order now from www.bramleyproducts.co.uk with an RRP of just £38
Reading inspiration
The garden is done for the day, you’ve downed your tools, you’ve had your bath and slathered yourself in body lotion, what else is left to do? A good book of course, and what better than the RHS Garden Almanac for 2025? Rarely is there a garden book that does it all, but this annual almanac from The Royal Horticultural Society is that book – packed with heaps of advice to take you through the whole of next year including what to grow, what to sow and when to do it. In addition, you’ll also find monthly tips on wildlife to look out for, how to encourage creatures into your garden, plus a full breakdown of the top jobs for that month. Written by the RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter, this is the gardening bible for 2025. Available now in all good bookshops and online with an RRP of £14.99
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