Choosing a Christmas gift for a gardener can be a challenge, especially if you’re not a gardener yourself. Unless they’ve made a special request, or you’re intimately acquainted with the contents of their potting shed, there’s always the possibility you might gift something they’ve already got. Fear not, I’m here to offer ideas that will delight even the best-equipped horticulturalist.
I curate my top ten Christmas gifts for gardeners annually to cater for a range of budgets from £5 to £100, reflecting what’s proved popular over the last twelve months. I select items that any gardener would love and hopefully don’t already have. You won’t find any of them piled high in your local garden centre, and the majority are only available at Dan Cooper Garden.
1. Kent Wildflower Seeds: Wildflowers for Container and Windowboxes £5 - we all fantasise about cultivating a wildflower meadow, but few gardens have the space needed to create one. This seed mix has been specially formulated so that you can grow a mini meadow on a sunny patio, balcony or even a rooftop.
2. Gardener’s Nail Brush £10 - Some gardeners consider dirt under their nails a badge of honour, but even the most avid horticulturalist needs to scrub up occasionally. This nail brush beats others hands down, thanks to its natural materials and short, efficient bristles. An outright winner if you need a stocking filler.
3. Laura Stoddart Chelsea Parade Tea Towel £12 - One for the gardeners who enjoy cooking the produce they’ve grown, this tea towel was specially designed for the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show. It depicts a procession of smartly dressed folk carrying lupins, poppies, anemones and alliums and would grace any country kitchen or afternoon tea party.
4. Grow Your Own Radishes Gift Set £15 - most of us begin our gardening careers by sowing cress, sunflowers, beans or radishes. This compact kit contains everything needed to grow a crop of crisp, red and white Italian radishes to complement salads from early spring until autumn. Exclusive to Dan Cooper Garden.
5. Dry Touch Gloves £22 - These gardening gloves are so smart that customers have been known to buy them for everyday wear. They’re made from butter-soft deer skin and treated to repel water so that your hands remain dry, warm and cosy whatever the weather. They’re available in Gents (large) and Ladies (small) sizes.
6. Signature Heart-Shaped Potting Trowel £28 - new for 2025, my Signature Potting Trowel is destined to be a treasured heirloom. The heart-shaped blade is carefully crafted to direct compost into pots without making a mess on your potting bench. Out in the garden, it possesses the strength and sharpness to dig a mean hole, too! Exclusive to Dan Cooper Garden.
7. Original LÖWE premium leather secateur holster £40 - Original LÖWE’s expertly crafted secateurs have been a massive hit with Dan Cooper Garden customers. They’re a little wider than Japanese pruners, so they don’t fit in standard holsters. This German-made leather design is the perfect gift for any keen gardener, fitting on a belt or clipping tightly to a waistband. Exclusive to Dan Cooper Garden.
8. Italian Garden Clogs £49 - these superbly crafted clogs aren’t your typical back door shoes. Made from rugged yet flexible polyurethane, they won’t leak, slip or suffer irritating punctures. The cork insoles offer superb comfort and excellent support even during long walks and outdoor adventures. Available in UK sizes 3-11, they come up on the larger side. Exclusive to Dan Cooper Garden.
9. Signature Gardening Apron £75 - perfect for the gardener who likes to get stuck in without changing into their gardening gear, this thick canvas apron has generous pockets for stashing secateurs, string and seeds. The woven straps can be adjusted to fit and flatter anyone. Available in Olive Green and Gunmetal Grey. Exclusive to Dan Cooper Garden.
10. Original LÖWE Natural 9.107 Bypass Secateurs £89 - with their tactile hickory wood handles and razor-sharp blades, these superb secateurs are both beautiful and useful. There’s no need to save them for best, as despite their good looks, all parts are weatherproof and hard-wearing. Exclusive to Dan Cooper Garden.
If you’re still finding it difficult to choose and would like the gardener in question to choose a gift for themselves, Dan Cooper Garden digital gift cards are available in denominations between £10 and £100. You’re also welcome to email me at hello@dancoopergarden.com for advice tailored to your specific shopping mission.
