Finding that perfect gift for the gardener in your life can be hard work. Unless they're a complete gardening novice, your gardening friend or loved one probably has quite a lot of the tools, clothes and seeds that they need.
So, we've put together the below list of unusual, innovative, unique gifts for gardeners who have everything. There are gardening gift ideas to suit every level of garden knowledge, from those who are just starting their journey, to those who are experts.
Behind the scenes at our gardening gift guide shoot
Our list is also a round up of gifts for garden lovers - they don't have to be into digging and mulching, they can just love the outdoors, appreciate an excellent planting plan and be enthused by the wonders of botany.
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Gardening gift ideas
Best gardening gifts for flower lovers
Fresh Flower Subscription
A flower subscription makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves to have a steady supply of fresh blooms in their home. Bloom & Wild is one of the UK’s most popular providers (read our review to see what we thought), delivering bouquets in fully recyclable, letterbox-friendly packaging from £19.58 per month.
For alternatives, read about the other flower delivery companies we've tried. Or, if your intended recipient is more of a plant-lover, take a look at our favourite plant delivery boxes.
Fluted Peony Support
Buy from Agriframes (£39)
Keen flower growers can always do with a couple more plant supports or peony supports to keep their blooms in tip top shape, and we love these smart ones, handcrafted from solid steel. Choose the natural rusty finish, matt black or stylish sage green in either small or large. Save 10% when you buy three.
Buy from Agriframes (£39)
Falcon Enamelware 3-Pint Jug
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A lovely gift for anyone who loves displaying flowers in their home, this Falcon enamel vase brings cheerful colour with its punchy turquoise tone. You can also buy it in a range of other colours from Wild Bounds.
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Gardening gifts for indoor gardeners
Bloombox Club Terrarium Kit
Browse terrarium sets at Bloombox (£60.95)
This neat little terrarium kit is made with 100% recycled glass and comes with everything you need to put together a mini garden. We've picked out the Pink Amazonian Terrarium, but there are plenty of others to choose from, including tropical plants and succulents.
Browse terrarium sets at Bloombox (£60.95)
Indoor Herb Growing Kit
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One of the best gifts for gardeners, especially those who don’t actually have much space outside. This zesty herb kit from Plant Theory comes with everything you need in order to grow your own herbs. The seeds and compost are organic and vegan and the kit is 100 per cent plastic free.
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Find more herb garden kits in our round-up.
Haws Copper Watering Can
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As attractive as it is useful, the Haws copper watering can would make a great gift for those who take great pride in caring for their indoor plants, or anyone with a greenhouse. Polish it to retain the sleek finish or let it eventually turn green, giving it a more rustic look.
Check out our selection of the best watering cans for gardeners.
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Best gardening gifts for young gardeners and families
Smart Bird Feeder Camera
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An automatic bird feeder camera is a fantastic gift for kids and adults. This set sends you a phone notification when a bird arrives, and you can watch it in real time or view the clips later. It's battery and WiFi powered, so there aren't any cables involved.
For an expert-approved option, buy a similar model from the RSPB (£160.99), or browse designs without cameras in our full guide to the best bird boxes.
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Gardening gifts for fruit and vegetable gardeners
Garden Bag
Buy from Garden Trading (£15.00)
For those who prefer not to use a traditional trug to carry their garden goods, a sturdy garden bag is a perfect alternative. This khaki option is made with waterproof canvas and has a capacity of 15 litres.
Buy from Garden Trading (£15.00)
Victorian Growhouse
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This might just be the most beautiful little greenhouse we've seen. Handily, the lid, sides, tray and base all come apart, so you can use each bit individually. When it's time to plant out veg in the garden, you can use the top as a stylish cloche.
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Garden Trug
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This 1950s-style trug is perfect for those of your gardening friends who enjoy spending an afternoon picking delicious home-grown produce. It measures 45cm long, by 32cm wide, so it can hold a selection of garden fruits, veggies and cut flowers.
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Canvas foraging bag with personalised leather casing
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This waxed canvas foraging pouch comes with a beautiful personalised leather belt bag. You can attach it to your belt and then wherever you are, if you spot something tasty to forage, you'll have something to take it home in. This would be a great option for an allotmenteer, a forager, or someone who loves a good hike.
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Ceramic Plant Labels Set of Five
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For gardeners who are well into their herb growing, these little labels are a thoughtful and handy present. There are five sticks in the pack and you can either get them pre marked or ask for your own.
Looking for more plant labels? We love these. Or, why not take a look at our favourite seed suppliers to get started?
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Gardening days out and subscription gifts
Gardens Illustrated Magazine Subscription
An absolutely necessary gift for the intrepid gardener, a year’s subscription to Gardens Illustrated will be worth you while. Yes, we’re biased, but we are confident the gardener in your life will love the mixture of beautiful photography, inspiring gardens, practical advice and plant expertise. Make sure they never miss a copy by getting it delivered direct to their door each month.
Buy from Gardens Illustrated and save 50% on a subscription
National Trust Membership
Buy from National Trust (from £46.50 a year plus)
For anyone who loves nature, open spaces, trees and historic sites, a National Trust membership is perfect. Plus, you'll be investing in vital nature management work and the conservation of historic, fascinating buildings and gardens across the UK.
Buy from National Trust (from £46.50 a year plus)
Become an RHS Member
Buy from RHS (from £58.50 a year plus)
The vital work the Royal Horticultural Society does throughout the UK is a huge part of the country’s world-beating reputation in horticulture and gardens. There are four RHS gardens, soon to be a fifth, alongside 218 RHS partner gardens, all of which have something unique and exciting to offer.
Buy from RHS (from £58.50 a year plus)
Kew Gardens Visit with Afternoon Tea at The Botanical for Two
Buy from Virgin Experience Days (£113.00)
Tickets to Kew Gardens are always a wonderful gift for gardeners, and this one is an extra special option. It includes afternoon tea for two at Kew's on-site Botanical restaurant, which overlooks the Pond and Palm House, so you can enjoy delicious refreshments while exploring the 326 acres of gardens.
Buy from Virgin Experience Days (£113.00)
MasterClass Subscription
Join Ron Finley's gardening MasterClass (access 180+ courses from £10 per month)
MasterClass is an amazing resource for anyone who loves to learn. With a £120 annual subscription, you can access over 180 different courses, covering everything from cooking by Gordon Ramsey, to Creative Writing by Margaret Atwood, to Conservation by Dr Jane Goodall.
Ron Finley's gardening MasterClass would be of particular interest to anyone with green fingers, and involves 10 video lessons, which you can download and watch on a laptop, TV or mobile. Plus, share your progress and get feedback as you go.
Join Ron Finley's gardening MasterClass (access 180+ courses from £10 per month)
Looking for more garden subscriptions?
Chelsea Flower Show Tickets
Buy from the RHS (from £38.85 plus)
For avid gardeners, there isn't really a bigger date for the diary than the Chelsea Flower Show. Whether you know someone who loves the event or has never been before, treating them to a ticket for the next show is a lovely idea.
Buy from the RHS (from £38.85 plus)
The Raymond Blanc Gardening School for One with Lunch
Buy from Buy A Gift (£285.00)
This is a real treat for anyone interested in starting their own kitchen garden or improving their skills nurturing home-grown produce. The one-day course includes a delicious lunch, tea and cake, and takes place inside the Hartley Botanic Glasshouse at Raymond Blanc's Gardening School - part of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Hotel in Oxfordshire.
Buy from Buy A Gift (£285.00)
A Holiday at a Beautiful Country Cottage
Browse other holiday cottages at Rural Retreats
For a special treat, why not book a stay at a secluded holiday cottage with beautiful gardens like Broomers Barn in Shropshire? There are lots of other glorious options online, but we particularly love Rural Retreats for their delicious welcome hampers, which are usually waiting on the kitchen table.
- Book a stay at Broomers Barn via Rural Retreats (£43+pp)
- Browse other holiday cottages at Rural Retreats
Best garden clothing gifts
Nancothan Long Organic Cotton Jacket
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This classic look emulates the famous blue chore jacket, offering simple garden chic style. It's made from linen and organic cotton and is durable with plenty of pockets. This is the sort of jacket which will work well in an impromptu gardening session. You'll be safe in the knowledge that the material is hard working too, so if it does get used a lot in the garden, it should still last.
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Canvas Garden Apron, Khaki
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If your friend spends most of their time in the garden, often with damp soil on their jeans and hand wipe marks on their top, this khaki canvas apron is the perfect gift. The waist strap is long enough to tie at the front of the apron and there's a handy pocket for tools. See our list of the best garden aprons for more options.
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Birkenstock Schuhe Super-Birki Clog
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Available in a range of colours and sizes, this clog can be worn by anyone. Clean the polyurethane outer in water up to 60C, and pop the cork-latex footbed in the washing machine to freshen it up. Alternatively, choose different gardening shoes, or take a look at the best boot scrapers for clean hallways!
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Leather gardening gloves lined - mustard
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A fresh pair of gardening gloves are always appreciated - and these are a smart choice. They are made from specially tanned cowhide and are particularly good for heavy duty outdoor work, as well as being comfortable, warm and snug.
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Gardening tool gifts
Fallen Fruits Copper Plated Trowel, Row Marker and Dibber
- Buy the trowel from Farrar and Tanner (£13.00), Amazon (£21.86)
- Buy the dibber from Farrar and Tanner (£13.00)
- Buy the row marker from Farrar and Tannar (£15.00)
Garden tools that are brilliantly stylish as well as being very high quality. We love the measuring guides on the trowel and dibber, as well as the option to get it engraved with your loved one's name to make it an extra special present.
Complete the set with the row marker with natural twine - ideal if you're planning any kind of garden, be it vegetable or flower patch, to know you're planting in a straight line.
- Buy the trowel from Farrar and Tanner (£13.00), Amazon (£21.86)
- Buy the dibber from Farrar and Tanner (£13.00)
- Buy the row marker from Farrar and Tannar (£15.00)
Burgon & Ball National Trust Secateurs
A smart pair of secateurs makes a thoughtful upgrade to any gardener's tool shed. As part of a collaboration between the National Trust and Burgon & Ball, this one has a high-quality steel blade extending to the very end of the handles for strength, while brass rivets add durability and style.
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Barebones Hori Hori Tool and Sheath
Buy from Bespoke Post ($70.00)
A hori hori tool is a useful item to have for digging, cutting roots and transplanting shrubs. This one is an ideal gift, as it has a walnut wood handle, as well as a pommel base for hammering, depth markings and a twine-cutting notch you can also use as a bottle opener for a refreshing drink.
Buy from Bespoke Post ($70.00)
Niwaki Tool Roll
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Niwaki tools are some of the best in the business and we’d recommend this as a gardening gift for the gardener who has everything. It’s a handy tool roll for carrying and storing essentials, with five lined pockets made from weatherproof canvas. A perfect gardening gift.
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Garden Scissors
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These handy gardening snips take their inspiration from Japanese bonsai scissors, which have precise cuts. These come in stainless steel and have a polished brass finish and come in a handwoven bamboo bag. The perfect quirky garden gift for your loved one. Here are a few more great pruning tools.
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Fire Pit Tools - Set of 3
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A fun gift for chilly evenings outside, this tool set is designed for use on open fires, braziers and fire pits. You get a pair of tongs, a poker and a chestnut roaster pan, which is perfect for cooking up any foraging finds. Don't forget oven gloves for the hot handles!
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Unusual gardening gifts
Bosch Indego S 500 Robot Mower
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Here's a gardening gift you may not have considered. A robot mower can be a real treat, and Bosch's Indego S 500 is a popular choice for gardens up to 500m². Not only does it map out your lawn, cutting in parallel lines and returning to the dock when done, but it creates an automatic mowing schedule to keep the lawn neat at all times.
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Galicia Hand Turned Nutcracker
Buy from Toast (£29.00)
A simple, wood-crafted nutcracker made from ash and birch wood by artisans in the hamlet of Berres in Galicia, Spain, where the hand turning techniques have been passed down through the generations. Place your nut in the centre of the hole, screwing down until it cracks.
Buy from Toast (£29.00)
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Gardener's Leather Journal
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Perfect for gardeners who like to think and plan ahead, this leather-covered journal includes 60 pages of plain white craft paper that can be used as you might wish. Sketches? Weather recording? Planting plans? Find more garden journals in our list.
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Botanical gardening gifts
Molton Brown Hand Lotion
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Who doesn't love Molton Brown toiletries? With their gorgeous fragrances and beautiful packaging, they're a no-brainer when it comes to gifting. We love these botanical hand lotions - perfect as a soothing treat after a day of gardening.
We've also listed our other favourite hand creams for gardeners. Take a look if you're after something different.
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Aery Botanical Scented Candles
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Botanical candles are a classic gift option, and we Aery uses 100% plant-based wax in these botanical candles, so they're completely vegan and cruelty-free. Plus, they're shipped in recyclable packaging using carbon-neutral DPD. What's not to love?
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Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
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We tasted this gin as part of our quest to discover the best gin with botanicals. It’s called Monkey 47 because there are a whopping 47 botanicals listed, including locally sourced lingonberries. It has a gorgeous nose and a bottle we love – and there’s a great story behind the brand, founded by British RAF officer Montgomery Collins who was posted to Germany after WWII and stayed for good.
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Garden lifestyle gifts
Wool Throw
Buy from the National Trust (£48.00)
Cosy wool blankets make fantastic Christmas presents, and this stylish choice from the National Trust is one of our favourites. Use it indoors or out; it'll be perfect for keeping warm when the temperature drops. Here are lots more blankets we love.
Buy from the National Trust (£48.00)
Hardworking Hands Soap
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A lovely, natural soap for hardworking, muddy and cold hands: i.e. gardener's hands. There's coconut oil to create a rich lather, charcoal for its exfoliating and detoxifying qualities, and fragrance from fennel. Perfect for banishing those earthy smells and making a homely aroma in your kitchen or bathroom.
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Willen Portable Bluetooth Speakers
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This trendy dust and water resistant Bluetooth speaker comes in black and brass or cream and is made from 60 per cent recycled plastic. If you know a gardener who likes to work to music, this is probably the investment you should make; it offers fifteen+ hours of listening on one charge.
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Dome Gozney Oven and Stand
- Buy dome oven from Gozney (£1,799.00)
- Buy stand from Gozney (£329.00)
A beautifully designed outdoor wood-fired oven, the Dome works for beginners and professional chefs. You can roast, stem or bake and although wood fuel is recommended for taste, there's the option of a built-in gas burner. It comes complete with a digital thermometer, excellent heat retention and a weather resistant outdoor shield.
See our other favourite outdoor ovens and pizza ovens if this one's not quite right.
- Buy dome oven from Gozney (£1,799.00)
- Buy stand from Gozney (£329.00)
Nest Iron Fire Pit Bowl
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A decorative fire pit makes a lovely gift for gardeners, and this one is a real show-stopper. It's modelled on a bird's nest, with a removable inner bowl, which sits 7cm off the ground for air flow underneath. Place on the ground beside outdoor sofas for marshmallow-toasting sessions with friends and family.
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Stake Bird Bath
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A tasteful bird bath makes a great little gift. This one comes in green or 'putty' (pictured above) and has a steel arm stretching over the bowl, where the birds can land. Gardeners could also use the bowl for bird food, so it's a versatile feeder.
Our full round-up of the best bird baths to buy includes rustic stone and terracotta designs too.
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Picnic, garden party and decorating gifts
Corkcicle X Rifle Paper Co Canteen
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Flasks are an essential for gardeners; they keep us cool and hydrated in the summer and warm in the winter. This bottle is a great gift for gardeners as it does two jobs in one: it keeps cold drinks cold for up to 25 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours. Plus, it's super stylish - like all the best insulated flasks.
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National Garden Gift Card
If you're still stuck for ideas, why not give your recipient the gift of choice with a National Garden Gift Voucher? These handy cards can be used at most garden centres and gardening shops across the UK.
Go for a £25 voucher or spend a little more with a £75, £100 or £250 gift card.
With so many bits and bobs to choose from when it comes to garden must-haves, you're sure to discover the perfect gardening gift idea for your loved one in our roundup. Don't miss our Christmas hub page for gift and decoration ideas!
