Whether you are looking for a birthday gift, a Christmas present or a holiday souvenir, we all like our gifts to be both thoughtful and unique. And one of the easiest ways to do this is to combine gifts with our recipient’s interests. This helps us avoid purchasing generic gifts that are often unused and forgettable. We’ve all been gifted a mug, a book or a pair of socks that quickly become forgotten about!
One of the most popular hobbies for older people is gardening, and this could be a great road to go down if you are looking for something that is both thoughtful and practical. This article is all about gifting to the garden-lover in your life. But where do you start when choosing a practical, thoughtful present for someone who loves gardening? If you are looking to avoid the obvious options, we’ve come up with four ideas that are a little more outside the box.
Unique Seeds
If you want to give something that your garden-loving recipient can nurture, seeds are the perfect solution. To make your gift a little more unique, try searching for exotic or unusual seeds that can’t be purchased from a local high street shop.
Some examples of extremely rare or unique seeds include:
- Amaranth grain
- Aji Charapita pepper
- Cotton Candy Grape
- Beefy Purple Bush Tomato
- Red Creeping Thyme
- Blue Rose Flower
Seeds also make for a great souvenir present, as you can return with seeds that are exclusive to the place you have visited. However, if you are purchasing seeds from abroad, make sure you are giving something that can be grown in your home climate.
I know we said books are generic at the very start of this article, but if you are buying seeds for someone who is new to gardening, they may appreciate a ‘how-to’ book explaining how to get the most out of their new gift.
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Handmade Garden Decor
Handmade items offer a more bespoke option as opposed to gifting mass-produced products that can be found in hundreds of stores. But if you truly want a gift that can’t be purchased elsewhere, and provided you have a creative side, consider making your handmade gift yourself. Not only will this make your gift even more unique, but it should also carry more sentimental value given the effort and time you have poured into the item.
If you are stuck for inspiration, consider old items that can be upcycled and transformed into novelty plant pots. Suitcases and bicycles make for great garden ornaments come planters. And if you are looking to go down the sentimental route, try to consider ways to get children involved. This is especially great if you are looking for a gift for a grandparent. You could get your child to transform their old Wellington boots into plant pots or decorate a plant pot for their grandparent if you are looking for something quick and easy.
Novelty Garden Gnome
Novelty gifts are great if you need a less serious gift that puts a smile on someone’s face, maybe you are purchasing a gift to help someone through a tough time. If you are looking for a funny gift for a garden lover, look no further than a novelty gnome, which can take pride of place in their garden.
Consider their interests and try to find a gnome that relates to their favourite artist, TV show or sports team – you may be surprised just how many garden gnomes are out there! A quick search online will reveal alien gnomes, T-rex gnomes, and so much more. If you are somehow struggling to find a gnome that applies to the person you are buying for, you could even choose to purchase a customised gnome featuring the face of your recipient.
Personalised Garden Tools
If you are looking for a truly unique gift, turning to personalisation could be the answer. Engraving items with a bespoke message is a great way to ensure your recipient receives a one-of-a-kind gift that is special to them and only them.
For the gardening lover in your life, personalising tools is a great way to gift them something that is sentimental, but they’ll also use. Be aware that this isn’t a product or service you will likely find in your local garden store, and you may need to scour the internet in search of a company capable of personalising garden tools.
While there is a whole host of ways you could personalise garden gifts, options include engraving a garden spade with a certain message, adding a name to a pair of garden pruners. These are often popular around Father’s Day or Mother’s Day and may be a great option if you want to add a cute message from your child to your partner.