Our resident green-fingered expert Adam Kirtland brings you his top festive gift picks for the gardeners in your life

Its always wonderful to have friends and family that have a hobby or interest that you can buy them gifts for! My wife always used to love owls and as such I’d bought her all manner of owl bits and pieces over the years – and gardeners are no doubt recipients of similar garden-related trinkets! However, rather than buying them something they don’t need, how about taking in my suggestions for some ideal tools and other garden paraphernalia items to put a smile on their faces this year Christmas time?

Gardening Gear

For years, finding trousers that could withstand hard outdoor winter tasks while offering flexibility felt impossible – until I tried Genus’ 3-Season Gardening Trousers. These have been a total game-changer.
The design is packed with clever features, like the adjustable, waterproof knee pads, which let you kneel or crouch without a second thought, and a waterproof seat panel, ensuring you can sit comfortably anywhere without worrying about a damp behind!
With numerous, spacious pockets tough enough to carry secateurs and all sorts of gardening tools, these trousers handle any task you throw at them. Durable, flexible, and reliable, they’ve made garden work a breeze. Available at genus.gs, priced from £139.99

Sowing Seeds of Love

Though not essential, a seed tamper is a wonderful addition to any potting bench and makes a unique gift for gardeners. This handy tool helps ensure successful germination by pressing seeds gently into the compost, maximizing their contact with the soil surface.
Handmade from sturdy oak and finished with oil, these tampers are built to last and bring a touch of craftsmanship to gardening tasks. Whether you’re an avid gardener or know someone with a green thumb, a seed tamper is both practical and charming. Available from Creamore.co.uk, they start at just £8, making them an affordable treat.

Beautiful Watering Can

Not all watering cans are created equal, and this one proves that! Sure, you could pick one up at any standard DIY store, but why not invest in something truly special – like the Bearwood Brook from Haws in the one-gallon green model?
Made right here in the UK – in fact, they’re based in the Midlands quite close to where I live – Haws watering cans have become a classic, gracing prestigious shows like the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Crafted from galvanized steel and powder-coated to resist corrosion, this watering can is built to last. It’s a perfect choice for personal use or as a thoughtful gift. Available at haws.co.uk, £70. Larger sizes also offered.

Reliable Trowel

A gardener simply can’t go without a good trowel – it’s the backbone of planting sessions, whether for plug plants or setting in those 9cm garden centre pots. A quality hand trowel is essential, and my top pick is the Kent and Stowe Capability Trowel.
Named after the famed gardener Capability Brown, who believed everything could be improved, this tool offers much more than basic digging. Its serrated edge tackles weeding effortlessly, the measuring gauge helps ensure perfect planting depth and the hammer tip on the handle is ideal for securing canes. Durable and versatile, it’s a trusty addition to any garden kit. Available at gardenhealth.com with prices from £12.99.

Glorious Gloves

A trustworthy pair of gardening gloves is essential when working through all weather conditions, and time and again I’ve found myself reaching for Burgon and Ball’s range. Among their options, the Dig The Glove and Love The Glove lines are perfect for winter gardening, providing just the right combination of flexibility and protection.
These gloves allow full movement of hands and fingers, making tasks easy while keeping your hands warm and dry, even in damp soil or chilly air. Comfortable and sturdy, they’re an invaluable companion in winter gardens. Explore the selection at burgonandball.com, starting from £17.49 – a worthwhile investment for any gardener braving the elements.