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GIFTS FOR GARDENERS
Christmas seems to come round faster every year, and birthdays always 'present' a problem.
As a keen gardener, there are items which I always require or desire. So, if you know they like gardening, they couldn't be easier to buy for. And at a range of prices, it will be easy to find affordable gifts from the following list. I'm sure most other gardeners will agree.
So now there's no excuse. And don't forget, if you have any suggestions to add to this list, or for any other part of the website, see contact details below:
Because I know I always forget the time once I'm out there !!!
Handcare kit - soap, nailbrush & handcream:
Ideal to avoid embarrassing hands when you sit down at dinner parties !!!
Perennial flower seeds:
Much better than annuals as they come back every year.
Garden Centre Gift Vouchers:
You can decide how much you want to spend, and the recipient gets to choose what they really need.
Secateurs:
I know I'm always losing mine, so these are always useful.
Garden Design Gift Vouchers - Please contact me for details.
Glass Victorian style cloche:
Ideal for protecting tender perennials & herbs.
Cold Frame:
I have always made my own, but any gardener would love a proper one !!!
Gardening notebook & pencil: To keep a note of successes & disasters in the garden. Pencils always work & don't run in the rain.
Plant labels & waterproof marker:
One can never have too many of these.
Bird table:
Keep birds in the garden through winter & they will eat pests all summer.
Wind-up radio:
I wouldn't want to miss the Archers !!!
Thermal mug with lid:
To keep your drink warm whilst outside wandering about - I know I've been drinking cold tea & coffee for far too long !!!
Cast iron boot scraper:
Makes gardeners more popular when they don't carry mud through the house ...
Boot pull:
So you don't have to help them get their wellies off !!!
Garden bench:
Every gardener needs somewhere to dream up their next planting scheme ...
Outdoor fairy lights:
To brighten up the seating area & extend the evening.
Pocket knife:
You can't imagine how often this will come in handy.
Knife sharpener:
Because there's nothing more annoying than a blunt knife ...
Hessian garden twine:
Looks nicer, and it's biodegradeable.
Gardening wire:
Infinite number of uses. A really useful gift ...
Pouch with belt:
Normally used by joiners - needs at least two big pockets - great for carrying about all those bits & pieces, and the mobile phone, so they can still be contacted when they've lost themselves outside ...
Long Johns:
We don't care what we look like, as long as we're warm !!!
Muscle bath soak:
Wonderful after a long, cold day working outside.
