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40+ best gardening gifts for keen gardeners and first-timers in 2024
If you've got a garden lover or passionate gardener in your life, you'll know how important their pastime is to them. Searching for the perfect gardening gifts that they will cherish can be difficult; perhaps they have a particular obsession with the best garden tools or a constant appetite for rare or new plants. We know this only too well at House & Garden, so we've asked around the office and compiled a list of the very best gardening gifts right now. Whether for a birthday, house warming or Christmas present, there will be something here to please even the most discerning gardening fanatic in your life.
Our top gardening gifts at a glance:
Don't have time to read our full guide? Here are our top picks:
- Best gift for gardeners: Women's Original Chelsea Boots, £95 from Hunter.
- Best gift for new gardeners: Windowsill Propagator Kit, £21.95 from Sarah Raven
- Best gift for the stylish gardener: The Smethwick Spritzer by Haws, £25.99 from Amazon
- Best gift for gardeners who have everything: Wild Arrangement Undated Daily Diary, £30 from Papier
- Best subscription gardening gift: Autumn Bloom Bags, £49.50 every three months from Window Fleur
- Best gift for indoor gardeners: Habitat 60 Wiggle Glass Vase, £18 from Habitat
- Best allotment gardening gifts: Japanese Tool Carrier, £130 from Labour and Wait
- Best scented gifts for gardeners: Anemone Bath Oil and Candle, from Grove England
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Best gardening gifts
Wellies and gardeners go hand in hand perfectly, and these little ones are quite charming. The sides are elasticated so they can be pulled on easily for impromptu pruning or watering, making them great 'by the back door' shoes.
If their garden shed is a mess of equipment, from gloves to tools, a little bit of storage will go a long way to making the space feel less chaotic. This Mustard Made locker is hardy and sturdy and doubles as a wipeable surface for pottering and potting.
This chic spritzer by traditional watering can manufacturer Haws is available in copper, brass and nickel finishes.
Ideal for relaxing after working away all day in the garden, this luxurious bath oil and elegant candle from interior designer Laura Butler-Madden's new brand, Grove England, are sure to please plant lovers with their fresh and soft botanical scents. The naturally fragranced products come in beautifully designed packaging too, which is always a bonus when sending as a gift.
Give your seedlings a strong start with this propagating kit complete with capillary matting for less watering.
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In her new book, the former House & Garden Garden Designer of the Year considers the past, present and future of horticulture as she seeks to answer that very question.
If your green-fingered loved one has every imaginable tool, from pruners to garden kneelers, then consider this lovely diary, decorated with wildflowers. You can even personalise it with names and dates making this a lovely customised gift.
Under £15
For just £5, these rusty slugs are a charming gesture, or additional bit of fun. Over time, they'll rust and change colour, blending into the soil more.
An easy and universally enjoyed present, these Emma Bridgewater tea towels are printed in the charming house style.
Another eco-friendly choice, these paper pot makers allow you to make plant pots from old newspapers. You simply cut old paper into strips, fold the overlap underneath and press it into the mould. This means there is no potting out to be done when it's time, as the paper simply biodegrades.
Every gardener needs a solid pair of snips for pruning, shaping and deadheading. These affordable ones are great to have on hand.
The RHS Lindley Library boasts an unrivalled collection of historic books and botanical art, with many images now available as prints that would make wonderful gifts. This lovely watercolour by 18th-century artist James Bolton, Painted Iris and Summer Snowdrop, can be bought as an art print in four sizes – from 36 x 28cm (£10) to 80 x 60cm (£45) – and can also be purchased with a choice of frames. rhsprints.co.uk
Under £40
You can't go wrong with a coffee table book full of beautiful botanical illustrations.
These bright and beautiful 'Flora and Fauna' gloves feature archive illustrations of meadow flowers and butterflies from the RHS Lindley Library. Comfortable to wear, they have cushioned palms and gathered wrists to prevent debris from falling into the gloves.
This lovely bird shelter works both as a garden ornament, or garden decoration, as well as a home for birds. Hanging multiple from a tree at varying heights will create a really lovely outdoor feature.
Essentially a recipe book for creating seasonal bouquets, this covers everything from sourcing to arranging. Erin Benzakein founded Floret Farm in 2008 after relocating to Washington state and this book is imbued with a sense of the charmed life the author’s family enjoys there. The section about garden tools and materials is a checklist of what is needed to take your arrangements to the next level, but those seeking advice on producing flowers from soil to vase be warned – the subject is touched upon only briefly.
Made from 100% jute, this planter is a stylish way to display your indoor plants and simultaneously cover up pots that aren't the prettiest. it could also be used as a storage basket.
This gardeners' apron from Sir Gordon Bennett has very practical pockets of varying shapes and sizes. It is handmade in a small workshop in England, from cotton and full-grain leather for ultimate durability when working away in the garden.
The first book from rising star Ula Maria (who was profiled in the April 2020 issue of House & Garden) tackles the perennial challenge of how to create a garden in a small space. Taking us through 22 designs, including two of her own, she shows how clever use of scale, colour, texture, materials, scent, light and shadow can achieve excitingly different effects and bring character to your plot. Whether you dream of a Mediterranean oasis, a rose-filled retreat or a tropical jungle, Green will help you to make the most of your space, proving that small can indeed be beautiful.
Perfect for softening and nourishing work-worn gardening hands, Tam Mason’s organic sugar hand scrubs feature essential oils. Available in a range of lovely fragrances, including ‘Lavender’ and ‘Mint & Cedarwood’, their selection gift box includes four 25g pots in the fragrances of your choice, from tammason.co.uk.
From a range of stylish garden accessories designed by Sophie Conran, this tool bag is made from heavyweight cotton ticking with a durable PVC coating. It has a capacious central compartment for larger items and easily accessible pockets all the way round for crucial kit such a trowels ad twine.
This pretty and delicate clear glass watering can has a whimsical little snail character attached inside, providing a charming companion as you water your houseplants or garden plants.
Handmade in Britain from Somerset Willow, these bird feeders would be a beautiful garden feature whilst encouraging wildlife into the garden. In the winter they can be used indoors, to hang dried flowers.
Create your own prints from this sweet kit, available from PlantBe Studio. Simply pluck a flower from your garden and get started!
On rainy winter days when gardeners cannot get outside, this 1,000 piece jigsaw of a beautiful illustration by Monika Forsberg will keep them occupied.
This fun vase was designed for Habitat's 60th anniversary; it comes in three different colours and sizes, which can be arranged together in an artful ensemble.
What gardener's hands don't need a bit of TLC? This beauty set from Bramley, which includes a hand cream, bubble bath and other treats, makes a simple gift that will be appreciated by all.
For something more traditional, why not organise for a flower delivery of beautiful blooms?
Playful oven gloves for bringing the outside in!
These secateurs are some of the finest you can buy. They are razor sharp and ground in two angles, so they can cut cleanly through wood and tough stems without damaging the plant.
Under £60
This snap brim hat from Cotswold Country Hats is made from water-resistant wool felt with a back grosgrain ribbon and inner leather band. It is available in four sizes and a selection of colours, including mustard.
Window Fleur aims to make it easier and more affordable to grow your own window boxes. This is the very best present for those who long for a spot of green, but simply don't have the space. Just choose your blooms, and Window Fleur will deliver them to your door, with the 80cm Bloom Bags costing £49.50 every 3 months, with each 3 month period covering each season.
This rotary sieve is used with a spring loaded handle is used to maintain fine, lump-free soil–a great gift for those who make their own compost.
Noble Isle has a range of wonderful scents, but their greenhouse one might be the very best. This set contains one scented candle, and one bath and shower gel.
This stoneware planter from The White Company has a simple, stylish ribbed design and glazed finish, and is suitable for outdoor or indoor plants.
Perfect for budding gardeners and outdoorsy children alike, this den kit provides hours of entertainment. Inside, you'll find everything you need to build a weatherproof den.
Under £100
A beautiful platter that'll look just as good in service as will on display.
This neat Japanese Kotoh X Niwaki folding pocket knife is made from super-sharp, top grade steel and has a beautiful cedar handle. For an extra £12, you can order the leather sheath to store it in.
Over £100
A stylish and practical way to lug all your tools around the garden, this Japanese tool carrier would make a smart addition to any gardener's kit.
Last year we were completely taken with Jam Jar's flower pressing kit, so we were pleased to see it was available again this year. The gift set includes everything you need to create beautiful flower pressings (except the flowers themselves!). It contains an oak veneer flower press with brass fittings, HAY utility scissors, Silver hanging picture frame (A6), Two pieces of A5 mount board in white and black, tweezers, craft glue, paint brush, as well as instructions and tips for how to get the most out of your kit.
With a green weatherproof paint finish, this wooden potting bench has a dry sink for compost, side hooks, a drawer and shelves. It arrives flat packed for self-assembly.
If you don't have an outdoor space, but want to incorporate greenery in your house, or you want to display cut flowers in a stylish way, this Palladian Auricula Theatre is just the ticket.
A modern twist on a Victorian design, this powder coated bench is available in 20 colours.
The New Herbal, a modern edition of the 1543 manual collated by Leonhart Fuchs, has been published by Taschen. The German botanist catalogued some 500 plants, with text describing their origins, medicinal properties and features alongside woodcut illustrations. Based on his personal hand-coloured copy, this book will appeal to gardeners, artists and anyone interested in herbal medicine.
Handmade in Japan from heavy-duty indigo denim, the ‘Niwaki Kojima Work Jacket’ has deep double-lined pockets. Available in an array of sizes from extra extra small, to extra extra large, it has handy pockets and a bit of stretch to the fabric. The jacket costs £299, from Niwaki.com.
This glass piece is a traditionally designed cloche, crafted to warm the soil early in the season and protect the plants inside it from pests and frost.
This garden planter stands at the optimum height for working, to avoid bending over at awkward angles while gardening. It is sustainably made from fir, and is fitted with a replaceable membrane to allow for drainage to aid growth of seedlings.
What do you buy for someone who loves to garden?
There are many routes you can go down on your quest for gardening gifts. If the recipient is trying to encourage wildlife into their garden, perhaps a bird feeder or bird bath would be good choices. If they have a vegetable garden, then plant markers, gardening gloves or a lovely watering can might be useful. Perhaps you are gifting to someone who doesn't actually have a garden but is passionate about plants? Then encourage their indoor gardening skills with a windowsill herb garden.
Our selection of gifts for gardeners is full of gift ideas to make their al fresco world a little more stylish, including the best secateurs we've come across, a well-made work jacket, and a charming flower pressing kit.
Where to shop for gardening gifts?
We’ve weeded out all the best garden furniture shops, from specialist places like the Petersham Nurseries Shop, to high street classics like Cox & Cox, and picked the very best presents for our gift guide. We also implore you not to disregard marketplaces like Etsy, where you’ll find a wealth of personalised gardening gifts, like stainless steel secateurs that can be engraved, or plant markers with beautiful calligraphy.
