GARDENING GIFTS FOR THE GARDENER THAT HAS IT ALL
Kent & Stowe Capability Trowel
The only trowel you’ll ever need! Inspired by the work of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, one of England’s greatest gardeners, the Capability Trowel has been designed in his belief that in gardening everything could be improved. This trowel has the functionality to endure many gardening tasks. It has a multitude of functions including a hammer for hammering canes and posts, as well as a serrated edge for weeding and opening bags of compost. It is perfect for measuring the depth of plants seeds and bulbs and even offers a 20-year guarantee! It is made from FSC® certified ash food and is contoured for a comfortable grip.
RRP: £14.99. Available at many good garden centres or online at Marshalls Garden.
GIFTS FOR THE INDOOR PLANT FANATIC
Kent & Stowe Indoor Watering Can
Water houseplants in style with a beautiful Indoor Watering Can by Kent & Stowe, available in an array of colours from Blue Sky to Blush Pink.
The classically-styled metal cans are carefully crafted and have been powder coated for durability. They feature a long stem spout for precise watering. With the stunning Kent & Stowe embellishment added as a finishing touch, this Indoor Watering Can will make a great addition to any home.
RRP: £14.99. Available at many good garden centres or online at Marshalls Garden.
GIFTS FOR GIN LOVERS
The Unwins Gin Cocktail Herb Garden Kit
The kit contains all the herbs you need to compliment the perfect gin cocktail – a great gift for anyone that enjoys gardening and gin. After a tough day at the office, or even a long day gardening, make yourself a delicious gin cocktail from the comfort of your own home.
The kit contains easy to grow seeds for mint, basil, lemon balm and orange scented thyme, all in the decorative planter that brightens up any kitchen windowsill. The kit also includes 4 reusable pots, 4 recipe cards, plant labels and 2 infusion bags. The infusion bags let you create flavours of juniper berry, orange peel and cardamom plus elderflower and rose for a classic but vibrant gin experience.
RRP: £12.99. Available at many good garden centres or online at Marshalls Garden.
GIFTS FOR AVID SEED SOWERS
Unwins Gardeners’ Seed Box
For those that love to grow their own flowers and vegetables, give the gift that keep their seeds safe and organised. The Unwins Gardeners’ Box is designed by gardeners, for gardeners, and is a beautifully made, high quality wooden box that contains a variety of seeds as well as wooden plant labels, twine, a pencil and notebook. There’s plenty of space inside for gardeners to add their collection of seeds so they’re easily accessible all year round.
RRP is £24.99. Available at many good garden centres or online at Marshalls Garden.
Gardman Bee & Bug House
Create a winter sanctuary for insects with the meticulously handcrafted Bee & Bug house. Constructed from FSC® timber, it will undoubtedly add a beautiful eye-catching sight to your garden that is beneficial for wildlife. The top chamber is filled with pinecones, providing a welcoming shelter for bugs and various insects. The middle chamber serves as a haven for a diverse range of insects, including ladybirds, and lastly, the bottom two chambers are specifically designed to encourage solitary bees to safely nest in the tubes, creating a secure habitat for these essential pollinators.
RRP is £19.99. Available at many good garden centres or online at Marshalls Garden.
About Westland Horticulture:
Westland Horticulture, home to brands such as Peckish, Unwins, Kent & Stowe, and Gro-Sure, is a leading horticultural company dedicated to helping people create and maintain beautiful, healthy gardens that encourage a variety of birds to visit. Established in Northern Ireland in 1990, we have a rich heritage and pride our brands on being the trusted partners that our customers can rely on, season after season.
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We aim to deliver a positive change through long term investment, from significantly reducing peat across our range, increasingly adapting our packaging to become plastic-free, and always striving to source local ingredients. We’re also very proud that all our sites use 100% renewable energy and are zero waste to landfill.
Source – Sara Bazeley at Westland.com.
