Top 10 green gifts for gardeners

Spending time in nature is rewarding in so many ways, especially for gardeners that put extra effort into greening their space. Whether you’re buying for a gardening guru or want to encourage a beginner to love the garden as much as you do, our green gift guide has got you covered.

From windowsill pots to established veg plots, our eco-friendly ideas will bring them joy for Christmas and all year-round – and every purchase funds our vital work to plant and protect trees and woods across the UK.

A new tree is a great way to mark a special occasion. It’s a gift that keeps on giving: your loved one can look back on the same day each year and marvel at how much their tree has grown and all the good it’s done in those 12 months, from fighting climate change to creating homes for wildlife. Choose a colourful variety, one that brings delicious scent or one they can enjoy fruit from. Trees are 100% organic and ours are grown and fully traceable in the UK. It doesn’t get greener than that.

Buy single trees from £10.95

Seedballs are a wonderful gift for anyone short on time or know-how (or both!). Each packed with a mix of 30 native wildflower seeds, simply scatter the small clay balls in borders or containers and watch them grow. Tins are themed to suit different tastes, from attracting bees, birds or butterflies to white flowers or edible plants. Whichever you choose, your gift is sure to bring colour to the garden and support biodiversity. Made in the UK, each tin contains 20 balls – enough to cover 1m² – and can be repurposed or recycled after use. At under £10 it’s a perfect Christmas stocking filler.

Buy seedball tins for £6.50 each or set of three for £18.

In the garden or on the allotment, we use lots of garden accessories and twine is a must-have. It’s often a cheap plastic or jute that’s been shipped halfway around the world. Our strong, soft twool has more of a hoofprint than a footprint! Naturally coloured and biodegradable, twool is made from the wool of Dartmoor sheep. It’s a strong, planet-friendly alternative to synthetic twine that can withstand the bleakest of British weather. Perfect for binding bean poles and securing plants, you can even use it for natural gift wrapping, crafts and floristry.

Buy twool twine for £7.50.

A safe cup with a lid is a prized possession for a gardener. If they’re spending hours planting or pruning, having a drink within reach that’s still hot or cold can be revitalising. A shatterproof insulated cup is also handy when they wander the garden to admire their hard work. They'll inevitably spot weeds to pull or blooms to deadhead and the reusable rCup (pictured left with green lid) will keep their drink to temperature during their detour as well as protecting it from any flying insects or soil! It’s made from recycled single-use coffee cups, preventing plastic going to landfill as well as reducing the need to use more.

Buy the rCup for £14.99.

This Fairtrade bee nester is handmade from recycled saris and each one is different, so it's a lovely unique gift idea for wildlife lovers. Tightly woven in the shape of a teardrop, it will provide reliable shelter for solitary bees and other beneficial insects. Adding a splash of colour and bringing any outdoor space to life, it’s sure to create a talking point among visitors.

Buy the bee nester for £24.99.

Every gardener will find a multitude of uses for these sacks, from storing gardening paraphernalia or vegetables to collecting garden waste or making leaf mould. Made from natural, durable jute and sold in packs of two, they’re great value for money as well as 100% biodegradable.

Buy the sacks for £5.99.

On rainy days or dark nights, gardeners need to retreat inside, but with a carefully chosen gift they can still immerse themselves in nature. Take their mind off the weather and transport them to the great outdoors with a woodland jigsaw. A whopping 1,000 pieces will help keep them busy until they can get back to the real thing. It’s fully recyclable, FSC®-certified and completely plastic free.

Buy jigsaws for £14.99.

The key to a good garden is good planning. A nature-themed calendar will help with just that, offering stunning images for inspiration as well as room to note key reminders for sowing, planting, pruning and harvesting to help keep their space looking tip-top all year round. You'll be spoilt for choice with our two gorgeous designs, but don't worry, with our multibuy offer you can get one for yourself as well!

Buy calendars for £11.99, or two or more for £9.99 each.

For those who enjoy homegrown produce from their kitchen garden or allotment, beeswax wraps are a great environmentally-friendly way to keep the fruits of their labour fresh. This sustainable storage solution makes it easy to ditch the single-use plastic with an alternative that’s malleable, hygienic and safe - just wipe it down after every use. Made with organic cotton, UK beeswax, pine resin and organic jojoba oil, they’re fully biodegradable and compostable.

Gift price: £25 for a pack of five.

Looking for a personalised present, or something for that person who has everything? Our virtual gifts help plant trees and support wildlife, all in the name of your green-fingered friend. Plant homes for pollinators with trees for bees, keep iconic creatures cosy with winter wildlife or boost hedgerows with the hedge fund.  As well as a postal option, you can download instantly and send by email, so they’re an excellent long distance, low carbon or last minute option too!

Buy virtual gifts from £10.

*Please note that prices may vary at the time of purchase. Those shown reflect prices at the time of publishing.