Show them you truly care with a gift that reflects their passion for the garden bed 
Finding the perfect gift for someone can always feel like a challenging task, but if they have a zeal for sowing seeds, harvesting vegetables, cutting flowers and tending to weeds, then we have a few ideas up our sleeve.
They may be grateful for a floral bouquet, but why not take a little extra effort to show them you really care? We’re talking a gift that promises functionality, in letting them tend to their hobby with a fun new tool.
Whether this may be a wooden trug to carry their blossoming flowers or a chic gardening hat, treat your loved one to something that’ll help them get the job done.
The best gardening gifts for your loved ones
1. Ultra Leather Pruner Gloves
$29.90 at Trade Tested
A durable pair of pruner gloves is a gardener’s knight in shining armour. This pair, from Trade Tested, are tough enough to handle thorns and thistles, yet comfortable and supple enough to allow for delicate tasks in the garden.
2. Women’s Large Brimmed Hat
$29.90 at Etsy
It’s cute, it’s protective, and it’s perfect for the garden. This 100% linen, large-brimmed hat has been stiffened in the front with a line of milliner brim reed to ensure the face is protected from the sun, and the back drapes down to allow freedom of movement.
The cherry on top? A gorgeous muslin tie. Style it in a bow to give a hint of romance at the back.
3. Flower Garden Coir Doormat
$56.90 at Shop Your Home and Garden
How cute is this doormat? The perfect gift to welcome guests or wipe your feet after a harvest in the garden. Ethically produced and made of eco-friendly, biodegradable coir coconut fibre, this gift will make the recipient smile every time they arrive home.
4. Gardena Attachment Insect Hotel
$89.90 at Trade Tested
This insect hotel is not only great for all your friendly bugs, including bees, ladybugs and butterflies but also a modern eye-catcher in the garden.
Contributing to the health of a growing garden, this hotel mimics the habitats of the little creatures, ensuring they will return year after year.
5. Mother’s Garden Tote Bag
$60.00 at Shop Your Home and Garden
This gorgeous tote bag features the artwork of the craftsman’s own making, a print reproduced from a painting, inspired by the hydrangeas of their childhood home. It’s the perfect carry-all for every day, adding a pop of colour to the dreary days.
6. Garden Bucket Tool Organiser
$79.00 at Trade Tested
No more tripping back and forward to the garden shed with this super handy, durable garden tool bucket. With all the gloves, forks, secateurs and more within arm’s reach, any gardening task will be achieved much faster. Made from water-resistant, waxed cotton denim, the bag is easy to clean and will last a lifetime.
6. The Science of Gardening: Discover How Your Garden Really Grows, By Dr. Stuart Farrimond
$69.80 at Paper Plus
Why does your cherry tree blossom, but never fruit? What’s the most effective slug deterrent in my climate? This hardcover book unveils the science behind gardening practices in a simple and accessible way.
With research-backed advice for the everyday gardener, it provides a shortcut to decades of experience, while also exploring the mental health benefits of gardening, sustainable practices and the positive effect it can have during a climate crisis. A wonderful gift for anyone eager to get their hands dirty.
7. Wooden Trug
$146.00 at Father Rabbit
The most chic accessory of the garden is the wooden trug. These are so stylish, we’d want to take them everywhere, from the beach to the market. Made for harvesting and carrying fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers from the garden, these are a perfect gift for anyone with a budding garden.
8. Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Hand Therapy
$23.89 at Amazon
If your loved one is frequently tending to their garden, chances are, they’re regularly washing their hands between revolving tasks. Help keep their hands smooth and fresh with this luxurious cream that’s formulated to hydrate and replenish hard-working hands.
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