25 of the best Christmas gardening gifts under £20 – with five less than £10
WITH just two-and-a-half weeks until the big day – it’s officially time to start panicking about what you’re going to buy the gardener in your life.
But fear not – I’ve scoured the shops on your behalf, chatted to my horticultural chums, and drawn on my own experiences from years of working in clients gardens.
And after a lot of research, I bring you my guide to twenty presents under £20 to inspire and bring joy.
1. Amazing Avocado Floater, £5.79, elho
It looks as simple as it is.[/caption]To help you finally grow your own avocado plant from the stone/pit – just float it in water. You can buy it from elho
2. Silk Glove Liners, £20, Genus
No more freezing hands in Winter.[/caption]A fabulous brand designed by gardeners for gardeners – perfect for keeping hands warm. Buy straight from Genus
3. Paper Pot Maker, £13, Burgon and Ball
Perfect for the eco-conscious gardener in your life[/caption]Ditch the plastic and make your own pots for seedlings frpm recycled newspaper! Available at Burgon and Ball.
4. Children’s Strawberry Grow Bucket, £7.99 RHS
Perfect for kids – and adults – who love to pick and eat straight from the garden[/caption]Get them growing young and they’ll love it for life. Buy direct from the RHS
5. National Trust Vierno Bird Feeder, £10.99
The birds won’t know what’s hit them when you hang this in your outside space[/caption]This is a really elegant way to feed the birds. Available from CJ Wildlife.
6. Indoor Watering Can, £16.49 Kent and Stowe
This comes in a range of colours to match your indoor decor.[/caption]Keep it classy and your houseplants happy. For the cheapest deal visit Tesco
7. Poppy Wild Bird Feeders, £10.99 Etsy
Send the birds wild with this fresh new way of feeding them.[/caption]A really pretty, alternative way to keep our feathered friends fed. For more visit Etsy
8. Festive Wildflower Seed Tins, £20, Seedball
These are just so pretty and such a lovely. easy way of planting wildflowers[/caption]Native wildflowers with a twist – these are perfect stocking fillers. You can buy them at Seedball
9. Patterned Gardening Gloves, £6, Homebase
Pretty and useful and comes in two pairs – a total bargain.[/caption]Surprisingly good for the price, gardeners can never have enough gloves. Plus its a double pair! Get them at Homebase.
10. Garden snips, £14, Niwaki
The affordable face of Niwaki and a very handy tool[/caption]Normally Niwaki is pretty expensive – but these are the affordable face. Nab a pair at Niwaki.com.
11. String in a tin, £9.95, Sarah Raven
Banish those bundles of tangled twine with this handy tin[/caption]You can never have too much string! Plus its natural Jute and very strong. Buy this handy gift from Sarah Raven
12. Hanging treelight lantern, £19.99, Crocus
Elegant and beautiful, its made of brass so will last a long time.[/caption]Add a touch of class to your outside space. This brass lantern is better than solar lights. Buy straight from Crocus
13. Nisaki Stainless steel grass sickle, £13.99 from Tools & Things
There’s a reason why tools from the past are still totally relevant – because they work.[/caption]More useful than you’d think for weeding and cutting long grass. Grab a pair form Tools & Things
14. My First Greenhouse and Growing Kit, £13.50, Mr Fothergills
Build the mini greenhosue and then grow in it – suitable for any sunny windowsill.[/caption]Perfect for combining play with learning. Treat the kids at Gardeningforkids.co.uk
15. Grow Your Own Pizza, £14.99, Border in a Box
Such a clever way of learning where your food comes from.[/caption]Turn your herbs into culinary masterpieces from Border in a Box
16. Hellebore Christmas Carol, £17.50, Ornamental Tree Nurseries
A charming perennial that adds elegance to your winter garden[/caption]Plant these gorgeous blooms to bring colour in the depths of Winter from Ornamental Tree Nurseries
17. Hand Rake, £13.64, Spear and Jackson
I cannot stress how handy (geddit?) these are.[/caption]Hands down one of the most important tools I have in my gardening business. Buy it from Amazon
18. 3 Season Gardening Socks, £18, Genus
Hot or cold, these socks have got you covered.[/caption]Absolutely perfect whatever the weather – my new go to, whatever the weather.
19. Seed Calendar, £20, Little Green Paper Shop
This really is a beautiful gift for a gardener[/caption]Plant your musings to create a wonderful wildflower garden. Get it from Little Green Paper Shop
20. Taylors Bulbs Indoor Sweetpea Planter, £8.79, Robert Dyas
Especially great for those without a gardening – who still want to grow[/caption]A painted metal planter with everything you need to grow Sweetpeas indoors. Grab one from Robert Dyas