Written and edited by Tammy 9th December 2023
With less than two weeks to go till Christmas there's still time to find that last minute gift for your gardening enthusiast loved ones. I've done some brain storming and come up with a few ideas for you.
#1 - Nan and Pop would love a few packets of Diggers heirloom veggie seeds, a pair of gloves and an annual subscription for the Diggers Club Magazine.
Follow the link to the Diggers Club website to see their full range of heirloom seeds and gardening inspired gift ideas. Gift vouchers can also be purchased online, and if you're planning a trip to Adelaide SA, you'll find their shop within the Botanical Gardens on North Terrace. There in itself is another gift idea, the gift of an experience, a picnic lunch and day out exploring the Botanical gardens.
#2 - Give the gift of books. There are so many fantastic books on gardening to choose from but you won't get any better than 'From the ground up' by Sophie Thomson, SA presenter from the ABCs Gardening Australia. First published in 2010 the book is jam packed with everything you need to know about plants and gardening in South Australia. A wonderful resource that any gardener would be wrapped to have in their collection.
Find your nearest Angus and Robertson bookstore or buy a copy online.
#3 - Indoor plants, always in hot demand and have made a big come back in recent years. Most women will admit to having a modest collection and have at least a couple on a wish list that they're still dreaming of owning.
Popular plants right now include Monstera Thai Constellation, Sansevieria snake plant, Anthurium, and Spathiphyllum Peace Lilly.
#4 - Garden art. Bird baths, fountains, urns, water features, statues or a park bench for that tranquil corner to sit back and reflect. A lovely piece of garden art or garden furniture is sometimes that last finishing touch for a corner of the garden that your loved one has been wishing for. There's so many to choose from and a price range to fit every bodies budget.
#5 - Bird feeders and insect hotels. Gardening enthusiasts are always thinking of not only their plants, but the well being of the native wild life and friendly pollinators too. Try your local pet stores and gardening supply stockists, or have a go at making something as simple as these pictured below. Some of the loveliest gifts are the ones made from the heart, it's not about the stress of running around spending the most amount of money, it's the thought and love that's gone into it that makes it so special.
You can find loads of tutorials and step by step guides online for making you own too.
#6 -Gardening hamper or gift basket. Put together a lovely hamper full of gardening inspired goodies.
Add things like
Packets of seeds.
Hand trowel and fork.
Gloves.
Kneeling pad or gel knee pads.
BHG or Gardening Australia magazine.
Insect repellent.
Fly veil to attach to a hat.
Moisture meter reader.
Twine or Jolly tie.
Secateurs.
Plant labels spikes.
Decorative water mister/spray bottle.
A voucher offering your time and help for a day in the garden with your loved one!
Whether you feel inspired and creative, and decide to make a gift yourself, or you're still looking forward to that planned day out shopping around. I hope I've inspired you a little and given you a few more ideas.
Have a lovely weekend, and enjoy the drop of rain if you're getting it now too.
Happy Gardening!😘🌸
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