Trying to think of more unusual Christmas gifts is not easy, but for gardeners the choice this year is better than ever. And for those of us who prefer to be a bit less active, there’s enough choice to stop you from buying the same old ‘safe’ presents – as ‘safe’ usually means boring.
Gifts for gardeners this Christmas Plants4Presents Lemon Trees
We’ve found some really great ideas that won’t break the bank, and many of them can be bought from the comfort of your armchair.
Harrod Horticultural Garden Seed Organiser GRE-323 £14.95
Start the growing season as you mean to go on with this handy, wall mounted storage unit. The 12 monthly pockets marked January-December ensure that you won’t miss the month to sow your seeds. It comes complete with pencil, dibber and screws for mounting.
Harrod Horticultural Asparagus Knife GGT- 341 £19.95
The two-in-one Asparagus Knife combines the two most popular methods of harvesting asparagus spears; those who like to saw off the spears below ground level will no doubt opt for the serrated curved blade
whilst gardeners who like to clinically cut the stem will be pleased to see this carbon steel bladed knife has a sharpened cutting blade at the tip.
www.harrodhorticultural.co.uk
Haxnicks Easy Fleece Jackets for plants £5.99 for a pack of two (1m x 80cm) or £5.99 for a large size (1.8m x 1.2m)
You can now over winter tender plants in style, with these covers made from high-grade polypropylene fleece, heavy enough to give plenty of winter protection but light enough to allow maximum sunlight and moisture to
filter through. They come in three different patterns: snowflake, autumn leaf and green leaf
Haxnicks Vegetable Patio Planters
£12.99 for a three planter pack
These colourful, portable patio planters are made from tough woven polyethylene in turquoise with red handles. They have re- enforced drainage holes and fold flat for storage. Also available in soft green.
www.haxnicks.co.uk
For your gin and tonic or in cooking, lemon trees make great presents and these from Plants for Presents can be sent to friends or family at Christmas. Varieties have been chosen that do well in the UK’s climate. Large lemon trees are available at £38, smaller
sizes from £19. Many other plants are available, from traditional poinsettia and hyacinths to bay trees and giant camellias.
www.plants4presents.co.uk
Gardman BTO Universal Nest Box £9.99
Gardman sponsors the British Trust for Ornithology so by buying from them you are helping the UK’s leading ornithological research charity. This nest box will meet the needs of most
garden birds. To target specific species, the nest box can be used together with stainless steel cover plates. Part of the purchase price of Gardman’s wild bird care products is paid to the BTO.
Gardman Bird Bath £10.99
This bird bath can hang from a branch of one of your trees or from a bracket against a wall. It’s frost resistant and a great size bird bath for any garden. It will provide a clean source of water which is vital for bird survival.
www.gardman.co.uk
Gardener’s Wax and Revive Tool Treatment
Offered by Perennial, the charity to help gardeners (formerly the Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society), which has a range
of gifts to choose from, this treatment will wax and keep your garden tools looking smart and lasting longer. Attractively gift boxed, it has its own handy tin.
Oasis Products Thorn Stripper £9.99
Another gift offered by Perennial, this tool will remove thorns from stems and is ideal for flower arranging.
Gardeners’ Dirty Hands Soap £4.25 High quality and English made, this olive and walnut kernel soap is perfect for getting the grime off your hands after gardening. Available from Perennial.
500 piece Jigsaw Puzzle £12.00
You won’t be bored over Christmas when you start this puzzle with its attractive design, ‘Apples in the Potting Shed’ which comes in its presentation box. 49cm x 35 cm. Available from Perennial.
www.perennial.org.uk
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