Spoil the gardener you love with this selection of fantastic garden-themed gifts
Tis’ the season of love! If you’re stuck for ideas this Valentine’s day, then look no further than our list of top 10 gifts for the special gardener in your life. If your other half loves to dig dirt, sow seed and harvest crops then this selection of floral jewellery, plot staples and garden accessories is guaranteed to be the perfect treat.
1. Biscuiteers Flower Power Biscuit Tin, £30, biscuiteers.com/biscuits/flower-power-biscuit-tin
The Biscuiteers Flower Power Biscuit Tin features 10 hand-iced chocolate biscuits which are intricately decorated to illustrate the beauty of British springtime with fun floral designs. The biscuits will arrive beautifully packaged in an illustrated keepsake tin.
2. Birth Month Flower Pendant, from £119.00, janareinhardt.com
These unique handmade pendants are intricately engraved with your Valentine’s favourite flower or the flower of the month they were born in. A perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers - these blooms will last forever. The jewellery can also be engraved with a special message and you can even add a birthstone, or most-loved gem, for a truly tailor-made present. Available in sterling silver, yellow or rose gold vermeil, all the jewellery is handmade to order by a small team of goldsmiths in Sussex, UK.
3. Twin Pack Scarecrows, £19.99, waltons.co.uk
A pair of garden lovers, for one garden lover to another! This sweet scarecrow couple from Waltons brings a bit of love and fun to your plot. Standing at 6ft tall and mounted on solid bamboo poles, this committed pair protect plants from even the boldest of birds. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate Valentine’s day than with these partners for life!
4. Flora and Fauna Gloves, £14.99, burgonandball.com
Does your other half love to stay stylish in the garden? If the answer is yes, then treat them to these goregously designed gardening gloves featuring the beautiful Flora & Fauna artwork from the RHS Lindley Library. The design features elegant Chinese watercolours and hand-coloured engravings dating from 1819-1912. The gloves also have a cushioned palm for protection, a gathered wrist for improved fit, and are soft, tough and hard-wearing - and machine washable, too, to keep them looking smart.
5. Personalised Gardening Tools, £12.99, personalisedgiftshop.co.uk
If your loved one is a big fan of gardening, PersonalisedGiftsShop’s Personalised Gardening Tools set will add an individual touch this Valentine’s day. Inscribed with a special name, this set of garden tools includes everything your other half needs for planting new bulbs and watching them flourish this summer. This two-piece includes a fork and a trowel with wooden handles for easy grip, making them perfect for newbies and experienced gardeners alike. The hessian rope also adds a charming rustic appearance and allows it to be easily stored in both the garage and the garden.
6. My Diamonds Silver Amethyst and Diamond Flower Ring, £59.95, fhinds.co.uk
With six pretty amethyst petals and a little diamond accent in the centre, this sterling silver ring from the My Diamonds collection by F. Hinds is the perfect flowery gift for Valentine’s Day.
7. Cube Glossy, £16.99 and £19.99, lechuza.co.uk
The new Cube Glossy planters bring modern glamour to the living area. These come with high-quality lacquered surfaces, are gleaming eye-catchers and give rooms an elegant touch. Thanks to their practical size, they fit perfectly on windowsills, tables or shelves.
8. Wise(ish) Words For Gardeners, from £19.99, thebookofeveryone.com
Perfect for your green-fingered partner, wise(ish) words for gardeners is an original personalised book packed full of handy quotes and tips, perfect if you don’t know your tubers from your tulips and great fun even if you do! The Book of Everyone helps people to easily create gifts that carry true emotional value. The easy personalisation platform means you don’t have to be a computer whiz to create an amazing book for someone special, stuffed full of curiosities, beautiful designs, inspiring quotes and fun facts. All you need to provide is some information on and anecdotes about who you’re creating the book for.
9. Hartman Cleobury Companion Seat, £269.00, hayesgardenworld.co.uk
A romantic gift to treat the other half - and yourself too! The Hartman Cleobury Companion Seat is an attractive two seat garden bench that has been ergonomically designed for added comfort and a great addition for you and your valentine to sit in a sunny corner of the garden. This stylish set has decorative chair backs and an integral table between the two chairs which will also support a parasol.
10. Wooden Ladder Garden, £88.00, aplaceforeverything.co.uk
Give the gift of extra space this Valentine’s day with A Place for Everything’s plant ladder garden. Think vertically and store your plants or herbs on this neat ladder rack. It’s ideal for balconies, on a patio or to create that cottage garden feel where space is restricted.
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