The best gardening gifts for her are brilliant if you've got a plant-lover pal or a relative who adores her garden - you'll want to treat her to a garden-themed gift that feeds into her passion for all things green. That's why we've brought together our guide to the best gardening gifts for her.
Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or 'just because', our pick of the best gardening gifts for her are all under £150, with prices starting from just £3.50. So, no matter your budget, you can make them feel special and recognised, whatever the occasion for their love of gardening.
Best gardening gifts for her at a glance:
• Best for flower fans: Bloom and Wild Pre-Paid Gift Subscription - View on Bloom & Wild
• Best gift for houseplant parents: The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery - View on Amazon
• Best experience gift: Visit to Kew Gardens with Afternoon Tea at The Botanical for Two - View on Virgin Experiences
For wonderful gardening themed gifts for ladies, what about a garden kneeler, decorative plant markers or floral-patterned gardening gloves. Or if your loved one, is more aesthetic than practical, consider aromatic candles and jewellery that's inspired by nature.
And you never know, you may want to buy a few of these for yourself too.
Best gardening gifts for her
Best for herb-growers
www.waitrosegarden.com
If your friend loves to grow their own herbs and loves a good gin, why not treat them to this gift set where they can grow their own herbs on their window sill? Specifically for gin of course. This kit comes with all the necessary bits and pieces to get growing: Basil seeds, lemon balm seeds, orange scented thyme seeds, mint seeds, plastic pots, compost and instructions (with recipes), and this decorative wooden trough.
Best for flower fans
www.bloomandwild.com
Flowers are a surefire way to someone's heart, whether they just dabble in gardening or are a fully-fledged flower fan. With Bloom & Wild pre-paid gift subscriptions, you can treat them to three to 12 months worth of monthly flower deliveries. Choose from classic florist selections or seasonal blooms that are extra impactful. Each is freshly arranged and delivered through the letterbox so they can receive their bouquet, even if they're out.
Customer review: "The recipient said this is her best birthday present ever!"
Best artificial plant gift
www.oliverbonas.com
Bring the beauty of nature into your home without the need for constant maintenance with the Stemmed Succulent Artificial Plant. This lifelike plant looks just like the real thing and comes in a light brown clay pot with a distressed finish and faux soil, making it a stylish addition to any room in your home.
Customer review: "This is a beautiful and unusual artificial plant that I keep in our North facing kitchen - it is often commented upon by guests (non of whom realise it isn't real!) Goes so well with the Suelo Mustard Yellow plant pot in Medium."
Best gift for encouraging wildlife
www.thehomewareoutlet.com
If your recipient has a tree growing in their garden, gift them this hanging house to provide shelter to birds in their garden all year round. It's great for encouraging small birds to their garden, and we think it's rather stylish too, making it a good choice for modern gardens.
Customer review: "I bought these for my mother's garden as she loves to see the birds in her garden but does have problems with bigger birds deterring the smaller species. These birdhouses look very sleek and modern in the garden, and are small and sturdy enough to shelter the smaller birds.
Best gift for houseplant parents
For girlfriends that love a houseplant, this little book is full of green inspiration for small-space gardening. It features 60 of the most popular varieties and covers everything they need to know to nurture and grow their plants. And, if it turns out they're already pretty clued up, this makes for a beautiful book for the bookshelf or coffee table.
Customer review: "Bought this for my mum for a birthday present as she loves plants and she LOVED IT. It has nice pictures and lots of different plants and their needs. There are also pages on potting and propagating, it’s great for people who love plants."
Best seed gift
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Seedboms are biodegradable 'bombs' that are packed with seeds - just throw them and watch new plants grow! These are great for anyone with an unloved patch of garden or who would appreciate encouraging a greater variety of flowers into their plot. This multipack contains a Pollinator Beebom, a Butterflybom, a Poppy Peacebom, a Starflower, and more. What we love is that you can gift these all to one lucky recipient, or give one each to ten of your gardening friends.
Customer review: "Bought as a gift and the recipient was thrilled. She'd never seen anything like it before."
Best garden party gift
Aperol Spritz has taken the world by storm, claiming the top spot for the most popular cocktail. Nothing is better than serving up a cold Aperol on a sunny day. This Aperol Spritz Gift Pack includes a 70cl bottle of Aperol and two Aperol Spritz glasses, so you'll have everything you need to create this refreshing and delicious drink at home.
Best experience gift
www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk
Spoil your friend, partner, mum, or sister with a day out at Kew Gardens in London with afternoon tea for two thrown in. They'll be able to make their way around the 326-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site with access to the Royal Kitchens, Palm House, Rose Garden, The Princess of Wales Conservatory and much more. And after taking in the diverse plant life, they can enjoy scones, savouries, delicate pastries, tea, and more at Kew Garden's Botanical restaurant.
Customer review: "The Botanical restaurant is set in front of the lake and the glass house at Kew and sitting on the terrace in the sunshine was lovely. Afternoon tea was presented beautifully and our waiter was top notch. A wonderful experience."
Best natural beauty gift
www.hollandandbarrett.com
Dr. Organic’s is the UK’s largest COSMOS-certified skincare brand making it an excellent gift for those looking to fill their toiletry bag with products good for the skin and planet. Indulge in the luxurious scent of roses with the Pure Organic Rose Otto Oil. This rich overnight cream combines precious organic rose oil with a complex blend of natural and organic ingredients.
Best for garden planning
www.papier.com
Daily planners are always useful, whether you're organising your day or your gardening to-do list for the seasons. Papier has a bunch of beautiful, floral daily planners that'll come in useful for gardening fans. They're complete with a weekly schedule, space for plans, priorities, habit tracking, important to-dos, and more. And if you send it as a gift, it comes prettily packaged with the option to add a gift note.
Customer review: "I bought a journal for myself and my sister, as a gift, and we both absolutely loved them!"
Recommended
www.greatmagazines.co.uk
We may be biased, but we think any garden lover will enjoy receiving a subscription to Modern Gardens magazine. Each month, they'll find the latest trends and shopping hints (that won't break the budget), easy and simple DIY projects with clever upcycling ideas, and a look at some readers' gardens for them to enjoy. Perfect for inspiring their own garden ventures.
Customer review: "Full of ideas, easy-to-do projects, great ideas to do at home and loads of information!"
Best sweet treat for gardeners
www.biscuiteers.com
When in doubt, you can't go wrong with sweet treats. These Beatrix Potter biscuits honour the loveable rogue rabbit and his many friends. Hand-iced and delivered to your chosen recipient, these are a lovely gift that will be hard to wait until Christmas to open.
Customer review: "Arrived on the due date, and my friend was delighted with it and said 'too good to eat'!"
Best for garden explorers
shop.nationaltrust.org.uk
For friends and family that love exploring gorgeous gardens across the country, give them a National Trust Digital Gift Card that can be redeemed in National Trust cafes, shops, on certain holidays, and at admission points. And even better, your gift card will help the National Trust to look after nature, beauty, and history for years to come. Choose a card value from £10 to £500 in multiples of five.
Best new plant kit
This fun and unusual bonsai tree kit is great for anyone with green fingers. It includes everything they need to grow their own bonsai trees. And don't worry, these can be grown indoors or outdoors so space and weather won't be an issue.
Customer review: "Great little kit for anyone wanting to grow their own. Easy instructions to follow and box set up is excellent. Make sure to reference the code on the packet to the name on the instructions."
Best vase
www.oliverbonas.com
Having a beautiful vase is a must for a gardener, whether it's to house shop-bought flowers or those collected from their own garden. This glass vase in an ombre style pairs pale pastel pink with deep orange for an eye-catching display. Cylindrical in shape and measuring H26 x W14.5cm, it has a narrow neck to hold blooming bouquets together.
Customer review: "Got for my cousin's birthday, she has everything and is hard to shop for, but this was perfect! She really loved it! Lovely colour and great size."
Best for mindfulness
Colouring in is a wonderfully mindful activity and paired with flowers, it's a recipe for bliss! Johanna Basford's 'World of Flowers' colouring book is filled with countless blooms and blossoms from across the world; from floating gardens of water poppies in South Africa to delicate cosmos in Japan. A therapeutic activity they could even do from the comfort of their own garden.
Customer review: "Beautiful quality, perfect for a special gift, I bought this for myself & love it, very relaxing, each page looks lovely when finished especially as I'm useless at drawing/colouring. Love all the information & tips and the outer loose cover, every page can be coloured in. Very thoughtfully put together.
Best for interior décor
desenio.co.uk
Anyone with a keen eye for design and a passion for all things green will love art prints that reflect their love of nature. Desenio has loads of floral, plant, and nature-themed prints to choose from. We love this illustration of a bouquet on a brightly coloured tablecloth by artist Jaron Su. It's full of happy colours and vibrant blooms, and for each tree Desenio use, they plant two more.
Best for self-care
This Neal's Yard gift set includes handcream, body lotion and lip balm. Perfect to heal that sore skin from being in the garden all day long.
Customer review: "Have used these products over a number of years and found them very good."
FAQs
What do you buy a person who likes gardening?
You’ll be pleased to know that we’re never short of ideas when it comes to pressies for gardening enthusiasts. But it always helps to know where their passions lie to buy them the best gift possible.
For starters, do they love getting down and dirty, making sure their garden looks perfectly preened? If so, gardening tools definitely wouldn’t go amiss. The same goes for outdoor plants and planters. No doubt they want to encourage wildlife to their garden too, so bird feeders and bee hotels are great for getting pollinators into their outdoor haven.
For designer devotees, you can buy stylish décor. Just make sure what you buy suits their aesthetic or it might not fit in with their vision.
If your recipient is just beginning to enter the gardening world or is thrilled to finally have a garden of their own, treat them to seeds, beginners tool kits, gardening gloves, and plant-themed books.
Maybe their love of gardening is focused indoors? If so, beautiful houseplants, flowers, and interior garden-themed décor will go down a treat.
Also, consider the type of gardening they prefer. Is their garden bursting with flower power or is it all about the allotment? Ensure your garden gift is something they’ll make good use of.
If in doubt, you can’t go wrong with flowers, a new plant baby, and sweet treats – garden-themed of course! We’ve included a range of gifts below, most of which any female friend, family member, or partner will love to receive.
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Eleanor Weaver is the Deputy Homes & Garden Product Editor for Modern Gardens, specialising in outdoor furniture, décor, and tools. She's always looking out for inspiration online for stylish and affordable designs, and enjoys spending time in nature.