100 gifts for gardeners

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100 gifts for gardeners

Gardens have brought people joy from the very beginning of human civilisation. Their naturalistic qualities make us feel calm and tranquil helping to reduce stress. We have a lot to thank the gardeners in our lives for who keep them flourishing all year round.

​Gifts for gardeners show that we care and helps keep their enthusiasm burning bright! Our gardens are associated with relaxation, leisure and happy times spent with family and friends. Although time enjoyed in the garden is highly valued unpredictable weather makes such quality time a rarity for most.​

Sow and grow box

Gardeners hand care essentials

Funny gardening sign

Gardening tool case

Gardeners are the heroes of our outside spaces. Come rain or shine they work the land year round so we can enjoy the garden when the weather is fine. Gardeners are the keepers of our gardens and sacrifice their comfort so we can enjoy those memorable summer occasions.

Hence it is our duty to reward our gardening friends with some extraordinary gifts to show them we care. This has inspired us to write this comprehensive article of top 100 gifts for gardeners!​

Bonsai tree starter kit

Bee Hotel

Gifts for gardeners are fantastic for people who already work the land and enjoy the vigour’s of gardening. Gifts for gardeners can also encourage others to take up gardening or begin to spend more time outside in the fresh air.

​In recent decades the onset of advanced technology and digital entertainment has resulted in spending less time outside. Endless days of television, social media and gaming have led to whole generations adopting a more sedentary lifestyle.  Can some well placed gifts for gardeners help to reverse this trend?​

Pruning gift set

Gardeners troubles mug

Gardening is very much a very popular activity with millions of people actively gardening across the globe. The vigorous physical activity of gardening helps to burn calories and keeps us fit.

​This activity can burn up to six hundred calories in a single hour! Gardening for prolonged periods releases endorphins into the bloodstream making gardeners feel positive and euphoric! This is why gardeners are always smiling and upbeat about life!  
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Paper pot maker

Vegetable harvesting trug set

Much research has been done on the benefits of natural environments on mental health and well being. Garden environments can make us feel more relaxed and positive about the world around us.

​Hence gifts for gardeners are not just a good idea for existing gardeners but also to encourage others to garden.  For this reason Cool Garden Gadgets has put together the top selection of 100 gifts for gardeners in history! Enjoy!​

Aerogarden herb grower

Funky propagator set

Propagation gifts for gardeners

Propagation is one of the most rewarding processes in gardening and requires great skill. Propagation is the process of sowing seeds into soil in a controlled environment which is optimal for growing young plants. The aim of propagation is to germinate seedlings and raise them to be robust young plants ready to plant outside. Propagation can be executed in the spring to raise plants ready for when the last frosts have ended.
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Propagation is usually carried out in specially designed propagators. Propagators come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some propagators are electrically heated and some are simply heated by the warmth of the sun. These make fantastic gifts for gardeners especially when combined with seed collection gift sets. We have put together some of our favourites down below. ​

Stewart Propagator

Electric window seal propagator

Sponge multi cell propagator

Rainbow cell propagator

Potting gifts for gardeners

Potting up is a process carried out after successful germination and propagation. This part of gardening takes great skill and patience to master. Potting up commonly involves separating large seedlings into individual pots to grow into larger plants. During this process much care is needed not to damage the roots and replace soil around them without damage.
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Once this is complete the young plants are watered and preferably placed in a greenhouse. Because potting up takes a lot of care and skill it is best carried out on a satisfactory potting work surface or tray. These are easily obtainable from retailers and make great gifts for gardeners.  We have put a selection of these below. ​

Potting pots

Potting table

Potting up tray

Potting desk

Gift box sets for gardeners

Although buying gifts for gardeners may seem like a rather simple task there are some pitfalls that can sabotage the buyer. Gardening being such a broad spectrum of niche disciplines and activities means not all gardening products will make good gifts for every gardener. When deciding on gifts for gardeners try to identify what type of gardening they prefer.
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Do they like growing exotic fruits? Do they like to keep bonsai’s? There are however some very universal gifts for gardeners which are usually successful whoever the gardener. Gardening gift boxes and garden hampers appeal to a wide audience and generally make good gifts for gardeners. ​

Vegetable seed box gift

Psychedelic salad kit

Bonsai trio kit

Gourmet flower kit

Greenhouse gifts for gardeners
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Greenhouse gardening or growing under cover is extremely popular among gardeners for many reasons. Greenhouses and polytunnels allow the gardener to start growing much earlier in the season.

​This is because the warm light atmosphere inside protects young plants from cold nights and late frosts. This allows gardeners to start seedlings off even earlier in the year giving plants more time to establish and thrive.
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These benefits of extra warmth and light also means that plants can grow later into winter. This extended season means greenhouse gardeners can crop more later on into the year.

​This is especially useful when growing exotic fruits such as Chillies and Aubergines. There are many accessories that can make greenhouse gardening very exciting these can make good gifts for gardeners. Why not check out some of these below. ​

Pop up greenhouse

Greenhouse veg trug

Outside digital Thermometer

Cupboard coldframe

Skin care gifts for gardeners

As much as gardeners love vigorous activity and outside conditions gardening can take its toll, especially on the skin. During the summer months gardeners are exposed to hours of the suns powerful UV rays. This can leave gardeners skin burned, sore and irritable.
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Hours of working the garden with hand tools can mean that the hands suffer from much abrasive action to the skin. Gardeners are a tough breed and these problems never usually faze them.

​A great skin care gift however is the perfect way to show your gardening friend you care. There are a few gardening skin care gift sets which make truly awesome gifts for gardeners. We have put a selection of these below. ​

Gardeners glove set

Trio gardeners hand cream

Gardeners hedgerow tin

Gardeners skin care selection

Weeding gifts for gardeners
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There is not a single gardener on the planet that has not had the delight of removing weeds from their garden. Weeds are one of the gardener’s worst nightmares as they are persistent and stubborn.

​Weeds are nature’s way of taking over new ground in a process called natural succession. Weeds are usually very deep rooted or prolific self seeders meaning they are extremely difficult to eradicate.

Deep rooted weeds snap off easily leaving behind the root. This means within a week the weed has grown back. Self seeding weeds are cleared only for them to grow back in a couple of weeks.

​This means no matter how many times the gardener weeds they will have to do it over and over again. Thankfully there are now many weeding gadgets which make the job much easier. These weeding gadgets make great gifts for gardeners! We have grouped our favourite together here.  ​

Weed puller

Thermal weeder

Brush weeder

Gas weed burner

Composting gifts for gardeners
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Composting is a very popular gardening activity which involves recycling organic waste via decomposition. The conditions are created to encourage microscopic life to thrive breaking down dead garden material. This process results in the formation of perfect garden fertiliser in the form of compost.
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Compost is a dark, fertile soil like substance which is perfect for growing plants and conditioning the soil. In order to compost successfully it is recommended to obtain an effective garden composter. These come in the form of garden gadgets such as compost tumblers rollers and bins. Composting products can make great gifts for gardeners. Check out some of these below.

Compost roller

Compost tumbler

Composting tin

Wormery

Ornamental gifts for gardeners

Ornaments are popular in gardens across the world with a dramatic array of depictions and styles. Most commonly in history landscape ornaments would take on the human form.

​This can be seen in the classical statues of ancient China, Rome and Greece. Garden ornaments and statues can personify our own tastes and belief systems. There are religious garden ornaments which can act as shrines or focal points in the garden.

Garden ornaments do not just have to reflect animals and people. Ornaments can depict mythical beasts, abstract sculpture or even modern art.  There are more humorous examples of garden statues including garden gnomes and bathing frogs. Ornaments are a bit of fun expression in the garden and can make interesting gifts for gardeners. We have chosen some of our favourites below.​

Peacock ornament

Buddha ornament

Orangutan ornament

Heron garden ornament

Relaxing gifts for gardeners
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Gardening is generally a physically challenging past time requiring hard work in all weathers and conditions. It is this strenuous physical activity which is required to keep the garden in the best condition.

​Gardeners will tell you it is the physical activity which keeps them in shape and feeling great! Gardening has been found to be extremely effective exercise. Gardening can burn anywhere between 300-500 calories per hour depending on intensity. 

With all this exercise it is important that gardeners sit back and relax every now and then. After a whole year of digging, pruning, mowing, tidying, planting and composting it is important they enjoy the fruits of their labour. What better way for them to relax than in the garden on a bright summer’s day. We have compiled a perfect selection of relaxing gifts for gardeners below.​

Hanging garden seat

Lazy spa hot tub

Garden rocking chair

Garden hammock

Hobby craft gifts for gardeners
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Gardens are fantastic spaces where anything goes. Not subject to the same constraints and limitations of the home gardens provide spaces of unlimited potential. Garden owners can plan their patch in any way they see fit. This gives the gardener the opportunity to pursue any extra past time they wish within the garden.

If the gardener develops a love for pottery or woodwork they can build their own work space. Gardens give the opportunity to develop a whole range of new hobbies, crafts and skills. These can come in a wide array of subjects and disciplines. Some of these hobby crafts can realise great gifts for gardeners. We have provided some examples of these here.​

Paint your own bird box

Metal detector

Archery set

Paint your own garden gnome

Hi Tec gifts for gardeners
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Technology has brought its benefits to mankind in the past few decades but it has also brought some draw backs.  Technology has made our life easier and our places of work more efficient. It has brought us multiple sources of entertainment and new ways to keep up with friends.

​It has however been blamed for a more sedentary lifestyle and a lack in social development especially in the young. One of the main down sides to technology is it has encouraged more people to stay inside.

Young people are three times more likely to stay indoors than go outside and play in modern times. This has helped an epidemic in childhood obesity and a decrease in mental health. Hi-Tec gifts for gardeners have the potential to encourage aspiring new gardeners outside. Some of these can be extremely entertaining and fun. We have put a few of our favourites here.​

Digital soil tester

Digital weather station

Robot mower

Digital irrigation timer

Pest control gifts for gardeners
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People who work the land have struggled with pest control since the dawn of time. Ever since mankind has appeared from the depths of the wild wood animals have tried to feed on our crops. This is one of the side effects of mankind clearing miles of wild habitat and replacing it with agriculture. This had led to an age old battle with what we associate as pests.
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This battle has continued all the way until the present right up to our back door steps. Garden pests can decimate a season’s worth hard work in a matter of hours. Thankfully today there are some rather effective garden gadgets which can help prevent garden pests. These cool garden gadgets can make excellent gifts for gardeners. We have put together some of our favourites here. ​

Scare crow

Robot scare crow

Ultrasonic pest repeller

Slug trap

Digging gifts for gardeners

Digging is a universal gardening activity which has been practiced since the dawn of agriculture. There are very good reasons why gardeners dig over the soil every season. Digging allows oxygen to enter into the soil. This helps to alleviate garden compaction and produce a light fluffy texture.

​Digging allows gardeners to add nutrients and improve drainage leading to optimal growing conditions. Digging the soil in this matter leads to a well oxygenated, fertile, light soil which allows plant roots to spread far and wide.

Working the soil in this manner is second nature to the gardener but it is not the easiest of gardening jobs. Digging is one of the most physically challenging parts of gardening but there are ways to make it easier. There are many digging tools and gadgets some of which make ideal gifts for gardeners. We have placed a selection of these below. ​

Digging hoe

Long handled spade

Digging auger

Garden tiller

Patio gifts for gardeners

There is no other part of the garden quite like the patio. Patios give us an outside transitional zone between the garden and the home. Their flat, even surface allow us to place garden furnishings which make the garden as comfortable as the living room.

​Garden patios are usually situated in the places of the garden that receive the most sunshine. This means that patios are one of the first places people venture out in times of good weather.
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The warm, sun trap patios provide enable gardeners to grow warm loving plants and even exotic fruits! Patios are the perfect garden environment for parties and social events. For this reason there are many garden gadgets and products which make great gifts for gardeners. We have put together some examples of our favourites here.  ​

Japanese lantern

Patio planter

Patio pressure washer

Real flame patio heater

Harvesting gifts for gardeners

Harvesting is a time of plenty in the garden which spans a period of time towards the end of the growing season. Harvest time is especially relevant to gardeners which grow fruit and vegetables.

​Vegetable gardeners work hard throughout the growing season nurturing their crops to achieve the very best for harvest. Harvesting is such an important time of the calendar as it represents a time of plenty and celebration.

It is no surprise that most cultures across the globe celebrate harvest festivals of some kind. In the vegetable garden harvest does not have to be confined to late summer. Crops such as parsnips, leeks carrots, beetroot and potatoes can be left in the ground for picking during winter. Products focused around gardening harvests make great gifts for gardeners we have put together some of the best here. ​

Sussex trug

Garden air dryer

Apple storage rack

Cider press 

Wildlife gifts for gardeners

Wildlife in the garden can be a joy to many providing hours of entertainment and joy. One reason people love wildlife so much is it represents life forms not bound by the human economic entrapments of life.

​Wildlife is wild, free and resilient. It is usually an indicator of a healthy environment and brings interest to the garden. For years wildlife has not been encouraged by horticulture as wildlife generally means pests.
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In recent years however gardeners have come to realise that garden wildlife if kept in ecological balance can help the gardener. If gardeners apply measures to protect plants and provide wildlife zones man and beast can live together in harmony.

​Wildlife zones can be enhanced by habitat boosters such as nesting boxes and insect hotels. These boosters can make excellent gifts for gardeners! Check out our selection here.  ​

Bat box

Insect hotel

Hedgehog & Mammal home

Wildlife game camera

Bird watching gifts for gardeners

Birds are a pleasure to watch and live alongside in the garden. Birds help to keep garden pests at bay and dazzle us with aerobatic manoeuvres, colours and birdsong. In recent decades a reduction in natural habitat has meant a crash in the bird population. This has been an extremely depressing situation for most people provoking a huge effort to save our garden birds.
 
This had led to an explosion in the sale of winter bird food, nesting boxes and feeding stations. Due to many gardens now encouraging birds to feed and nest some populations are recovering. Not only are bird’s great to have around they can provide hours of enjoyment and bird watching. Bird boxes and feeders can make great gifts for gardeners, we have placed some of the best below. ​

Window bird feeder

Bird watching starter kit

Bird box camera

Bird feeding station

Cooking gifts for gardeners

It there is one pleasure other than gardening that summer brings it is endless summer dinner parties and cool barbecues.  There is nothing better than getting together with friends for delicious outside food and drink. Such delights have been enjoyed by Mediterranean’s for thousands of years.

There is nothing more delightful than spending time outside with friends with good food and drink. The smell of freshly cooked meat and vegetables on hot coals creates an atmosphere of anticipation!
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The waft of deliciously scented smoke with aromas of lamb, chicken and pork seem too good to wait until summer. Cooking outside however does not have to be just restricted to typical garden barbecues. Pizza ovens, rotisserie grills, garden smokers even tandoori ovens make great cooking gadgets for the garden. These can make excellent gifts for gardeners; why not check out our selection below. ​

Herb cutting scissors

Charcoal smoker

Pizza oven

Tripod and cooking pot

Lawn care gifts for gardeners
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The perfect lawn is a desire of many gardeners. These living, breathing, lush green carpets are perfect for a multitude of varying garden events and activities.

​Garden lawns are the perfect outside surface as they are so multi use especially in the summer time. Garden lawns are reasonably cheap and easy to install and maintain. Unlike many garden surfaces which are impermeable lawns absorb rainwater improving drainage.
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Most garden surfaces lack any ecological value at all while lawns provide dense habitat for many insects and invertebrates. Many gardeners are endlessly seeking the perfect ‘cricket green standard’ garden lawn. To obtain this standard lawns are manicured with various green keeping regimes and gadgets. Some of these can make good gifts for gardeners; check out some of these here. ​

Lawn aeration spikes

Lawn scarifier

Easy spreader

Yard force robot mower

Funny gifts for gardeners
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If there is one thing we all love about gardeners it is their light hearted approach to life. Many people say that this is due to all the fresh air and this may not be far from the truth. Much research has shown that having access to naturalistic environments has a positive effect on our lives. Green spaces and nature have been shown to reduce stress and boost mental well being.
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In addition to this gardening requires much physical effort and vigorous exercise. Physical exercise releases endorphins into the bloodstream making us feel euphoric and positive. This means when finding the perfect gifts for gardeners we can capitalise on these facts. Gardeners love to laugh so we have put below some fantastic funny gifts for gardeners.  ​

Funny gardening mug

Funny zombie garden ornament

Nibble my bits bird feeder

Funny gardening T shirt

Novelty gifts for gardeners

Gardening is certainly not for the faint hearted! It takes hours of physical exercise, patience and knowledge to become an effective gardener. The good thing about gardeners is they take all this in their stride. The reason for this is gardeners always have a positive outlook on life. This is because they are excited by the simple pleasures in the world. These simple pleasures usually stem from the free delights that nature provides.
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Due to gardeners positive outlook they are always open minded and receptive to new ideas. This also includes trying new things and embracing the extraordinary. This open minded approach is even more potent when it comes to time in the garden.

​Hence when searching for gifts for gardeners it is always fun to find something a little bit more novelty. There are hundreds of potential novelty gifts for gardeners following many different themes. We have put a few of the best below.  ​

Zombie garden gnome

Extra hot chilly growing gift box

Weather proof melon bean bag seat

Bigfoot ornament

Educational gifts for gardeners

Gardeners are the great self teachers of the world. Not only do gardeners spend long hours researching their subject they also have to practically test that knowledge. Due to every garden having different soils and climates gardeners have to adapt everything they learn. This makes them exceptionally good scientific observers. Gardeners have the ability to funnel academic research and physically test it within their own environment.
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This continuous process makes gardeners critical thinkers and very successful at what they do. Because of this gardeners are always interested to research the methods of others in their trade. With an open and critical mind they explore the world of gardening ever sharpening their expertise. For this reason they love books making them interesting gifts for gardeners. Gardening books are always well received and we have put some popular titles down below.  

Encyclopedia of gardening

Down to earth gardening wisdom

Encyclopedia of garden design

How garden for new gardeners

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