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22 gardening gifts for the green thumb in your life

Gifts of the garden.
Gifts for gardeners including spades, forks and gardening coffee table books arranged on a blue and green table.

If you’re looking for gardening gifts for a person with a love of nature and a knack for nurturing plants to live a long, happy life (a.k.a, a green thumb and garden obsessor), we can help!

It’s easy to get down to the local garden centre and buy them another pot plant to add to their ever-growing greenhouse, but where’s the effort in that?

Mix it up with our 22 wonderful gifts that every single green thumb in your life will love.

The best gardening gifts to buy in 2o24

Featuring 50 remarkable trees from around the world, this beautiful atlas will be the perfect addition to any coffee table. Inside you’ll find exquisite photography of Australia’s towering mountain ash to Namibia’s quirky-looking quiver tree, tips to help identify each species in the world and expert insights on why each tree is so special.

Format: Hardcover

Dimensions: 23.75cm H x 2.22cm W x 30.6cm D

Key features:

  • Expert authors include Matt Collins, head gardener of London’s Garden Museum
  • 50 amazing trees from around the world
  • Exquisite photography and bespoke illustrations
  • Knowledgeable sidebar to help you identify each species
  • Lonely Planet is the world’s number-one travel guidebook brand
lochie sandals

Great for the nimble-footed gardener, the soon-to-be released waterproof sandals from Merry People are as versatile as they are stylish. Made with neoprene and rubber, these functional summer shoes are great for strolling the garden or stream.

Sizes: EU 36-43

Materials: Neoprene lined straps, 100% waterproof rubber; available in four colourways

Key features:

  • 12-month warranty
  • Arch support
  • Made with sustainable materials including a sugarcane EVA footbed
  • 30-day free return

Brought to you by the creative minds behind Melbourne-based design studio Ivy Muse, this guide shows you how to turn your home into a lush, nature-inspired haven for health and happiness. With tips on styling houseplants, picking the perfect decor and adding natural touches, this book is the ideal option to help that special someone make every room a gorgeous green retreat.

Format: Hardback

Key features:

  • Alana Langan and Jacqui Vidal of Ivy Muse
  • Expert advice on houseplants

Staying hydrated is essential, especially for someone who spends a lot of time outdoors gardening. That’s why this set from Waterdrop will make for the perfect gift. It features a set of six Microdrink hydration cube flavours in convenient three-packs along with a high-quality stainless steel bottle (available in two colours). The Waterdrop hydration cubes are a tasty, healthy (they contain zero calories, sugar and gluten) and easy way to increase hydration levels — all you need to do is drop a cube into 400-600ml of cold water, let it dissolve and enjoy refreshingly fruity water.

Materials: Bottle: double-walled stainless steel; Hydration cubes: natural fruit and plant extracts.

Dimensions: 600ml bottle

Key features:

  • Includes a vacuum-insulated 600ml steel bottle
  • Bottle features an extra-tight bamboo or stainless steel cap
  • Includes 18 waterdrop Microdrink hydration cubes
  • Hydration cubes are made with natural extracts and free from sugar, gluten and calories

Your green lover in your life needs sun protection, and what better way to help them out than with this cute cap that makes them look like they’re part of an elite Secret Society of Gardeners Club?

Material: 100 per cent cotton, excluding trims

Dimensions: 58cm circumference

Key features:

  • One size
  • Classic six-panel cap
  • High-built contrast embroidery
  • Back metal clasp for easy adjustment

Jungle Garden Tool Set

$47.20 (was $59), Gorman

Gift the green thumb in your life this stylish three-piece set featuring pruning shears, a fork and a trowel. With an exclusive Gorman print, it’s the perfect blend of function and flair for any garden lover they’ll treasure for years.

Material: 100 per cent metal

Key features:

  • Three-piece set includes pruning shears, a fork and a trowel
  • Exclusive Groman print
  • Print placement may vary

ICYMI, every purchase from Food For Everyone directly supports people facing food insecurity through their charity partner, SecondBite. For example, gifting this stunning recipe poster – created in collaboration with chef Annie Smithers and artist Alice Oehr – helps provide 10 meals to those in need. As a bonus, it’s a beautiful piece of art that will look amazing on any wall and serves as a reminder of your generosity.

Material: 130gsm extract paper

Dimensions: A2 format 42 x 59cm; A3 format 29.7 x 42cm

Key features:

  • Limited edition of 300
  • One poster provides 10 meals
  • Available in an A3 and A2 ($130) format
  • Printed on 130gsm extract paper, made from 100 per cent recycled coffee cups
  • Unframed
  • Collaboration with chef Annie Smithers and Melbourne artist Alice Oehr

This Salisbury & Co Province Carry Basket makes a thoughtful gift, which can be used for farmers’ market trips, picnics or even as chic home storage. Its handcrafted design is made from natural water hyacinth with a charcoal finish for a touch of rustic charm, while the suede-wrapped handles ensure comfort and elegance. It’s the perfect purchase for anyone who loves eco-friendly, stylish accessories that are as useful as they are timeless.

Materials: Water hyacinth, suede and metal

Dimensions: 44cm L x 20cm W x 20cm H/40cm H (with handles)

Key features:

  • Handcrafted using water hyacinth
  • Woven pattern ensures strength
  • Riveted handles covered in soft suede
  • Wide base keeps the basket upright
  • Ideal for groceries, beach gear or picnics

This handcrafted 1L copper watering can and 300mL brass mister set from Haws is a must-have for any gardening enthusiast. The watering can’s design is a nod to its 100-year-old heritage and comes complete with a removable brass rose for precise care of small plants, pots and seedlings. Moreover, the matching brass mister is perfect for adding humidity to delicate flowers and leaves. The set comes packaged in a beautiful Haws gift box that is sure to impress any plant lover. Plus, for an extra $11, you have the option to add an engraved message to the mist sprayer for a personalised touch.

Material: Copper with powder-coated paint finish

Volume: 1 litre pints and 300ml mister spray

Key features:

  • Handcrafted 1-litre metal watering can in copper with a removable brass rose
  • Watering can’s design is based on an original 100-year-old design
  • Elegant 300ml mister spray
  • Engraved message can be added to the mist sprayer for an additional fee
  • Free shipping on orders over $150

If they’re a green thumb who loves a challenging jigsaw puzzle, look no further than this 1000-piece one from Cavallini & Co. The finished piece is a vintage-style chart featuring hardy flowering plants arranged in a grid pattern with their scientific names below each image. The puzzle comes packaged in a cardboard tube, with the puzzle pieces safely stored inside a gorgeous muslin bag.

Material: Cardboard puzzle pieces

Dimensions: 26cm H x 13cm L x 13cm W package; 55 x 70cm finished puzzle

Key features:

  • 1000 pieces
  • Poster guide included
  • Packaged in a 25cm puzzle tube
  • Vintage imagery from the Cavallini archives
  • Finished puzzle size: 55 x 70cm

This set of two tumblers showcases Angus & Celeste’s vibrant Floral Forager pattern, perfect for botanical enthusiasts. Adorned with a colourful design of delicate flowers and plants, these tumblers are crafted from high-fired glazed porcelain, ensuring durability for both hot and cold drinks. If you’re feeling extra generous, you can add the matching plates or bowls to your gift.

Material: Vegan-friendly glazed porcelain (not bone china)

Dimensions: 7.5cm D x 13cm H

Key features:

  • Includes two high-fired glazed porcelain tumbler cups
  • Dishwasher and microwave-safe
  • Suitable for hot and cold drinks
  • Comes in a gift box
  • Matching plates and bowls are available
  • Every Angus & Celeste order is shipped in a gift box and then packaged in an outer carton with biodegradable Eco-fill beads

This book of 200 gardening-themed puzzles is the perfect gift for greenthumbs who love a good brain teaser. From word searches and anagrams to crosswords and sudoku, it offers a fun way to unwind after a day in the garden or on rainy days indoors. Inside they’ll find puzzles like “find the flowers” and “spot the differences,” which provide an enjoyable way to keep the mind sharp while tapping into their plant passion.

Material: Hardcover

Dimensions: 20.4cm W x 13.6cm L x 2.5cm H

Key features:

  • 200 gardening-themed puzzles
  • Author: Felicity Hart

Help them keep their entryway clean with this beautiful iron boot scraper. It’s constructed from robust iron to combine long-lasting durability with industrial charm, making it functional and stylish.

Material: Iron

Dimensions: 22cm L x 32cm W x 12cm H

Weight: 2.4kg

Key features:

  • Includes one boot scraper
  • Lightweight enough to maneuver

Looking for a thoughtful and functional gift for plant lovers looking to elevate their indoor garden? This versatile multi-purpose vessel features a beautiful combination of natural cane and a sleek brushed brass finish, making it an ideal home for houseplants or a stylish accent piece for any space. Its timeless design complements both modern and rustic interior decor, all while offering a sophisticated way to display plants.

Material: Natural cane

Dimensions: 27cm W x 27cm D x 32cm H

Key features:

  • Brushed brass finish
  • Functional and stylish
  • Suits all interior styles

Brass Propagation Kit

$48.99 (was $74.99), We The Wild

This stylish kit includes two brass propagation stations, support pellets and a handy ‘How to Propagate’ cheat sheet, making it easy for any green thumb to grow their plant collection. The Support Pellets – formulated by world-leading microbiological experts – are dour-free, pet-friendly and won’t burn or overdose your plants. It comes neatly packed in an eco-friendly kraft mailer box so all you need to do is wrap it for the perfect gift.

Material: Brass propagation stations

Key features:

  • Includes two brass propagation stations
  • Includes one 250g Support Pellets
  • Comes with a ‘How to Propagate’ cheat sheet
  • Packed in an eco-friendly kraft mailer box
  • Organic products that are pet-friendly
  • Formulated by world-leading microbiological experts

These handcrafted Banksia Tea Light Holders make a unique gift for green thumbs and lovers of Australian craftsmanship. Made from eco-friendly Banksia Grandis seed pods (collected under the strictest conditions by State Forestry licensed pickers), the natural holes create a beautiful glow when lit. It’s 100 per cent Australian-made and comes with information about the woodturner and Australian Banksias.

Material: Banksia Grandis seed pod

Dimensions: 8cm H x 9cm W x 19cm L (box dimensions)

Key features:

  • Eco-friendly
  • Collected under the strictest conditions by State Forestry licensed pickers
  • Australian-made and owned
  • Includes information on the woodturner and Australian Banksias

This A&C collection features beautifully handcrafted pieces that showcase Australia’s rich botanical diversity. The plate is crafted by hand in Australia and is dishwasher, microwave and oven-safe, blending beauty with functionality. Each of the nine designs features a different Australian plant to tell the story of the country’s traditions and changing seasons.

Materials: High-fired stoneware

Dimensions: 24.5cm long x 3cm deep

Key features:

  • Available in nine beautiful botanical prints
  • Made from high-fired stoneware
  • Glazed inside with speckled glazed, raw ceramic on the outside
  • Comes gift boxed

Give the gift of hours of relaxation and a deeper connection to the many varieties of exotic plants with this beautifully illustrated colouring book. It features 80 botanical designs from the archives of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, the world’s oldest botanical magazine, held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Each page pairs black-and-white line drawings beside their original watercolour illustrations, should your green thumb lover wish to remain faithful to the plant’s original hues.

Materials: Paperback

Dimensions: 13.4 x 0.8 x 18.9 cm

Key features:

  • 80 botanical designs
  • The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world and are a centre of scientific excellence
  • 128 pages
  • Names of flowers listed at the beginning of the book

This stunning snowflake decoration is a perfect gift for any green thumb, inspired by the unique Flannel flowers native to Australia. It’s made of durable stainless steel and powder-coated in vibrant colours to add a touch of botanical flair when hung on the Christmas tree or displayed in the window.

Materials: Stainless steel and powder-coated colour

Dimensions: 8cm W x 8cm H x 0.5cm D

Key features:

  • Inspired by the distinctive Flannel flowers that grow in Australia
  • To be hung on a Christmas tree or by the window
  • Eight colour combinations available

The Native Wattle Dangle Earrings from the Australian Native Collection are a meaningful keepsake or thoughtful gift for those who cherish native flora. Handcrafted with dried wattle flowers and gum leaves, these earrings symbolize unity and resilience since the wattle is often the first to bloom after a bushfire.

Materials: Dried wattle flowers and gum leaves, finished in 14k gold-filled or 925 sterling silver

Key features:

  • Handmade in Tasmania
  • Choose between 14k gold-filled or sterling silver finishes
  • Colour of the wattle blossoms may vary depending on availability/seasonality 

Add a little buzz to your green thumb’s backyard with this charming bee house, which is handcrafted in Brisbane. The house helps boost local solitary bee populations, which are actually key to pollinating native plants. While these bees don’t make honey, they’re essential for a thriving garden — and this hotel provides a cosy spot for them to deposit nectar, pollen and eggs to help your garden-loving friend’s backyard bloom in the most eco-friendly way.

Materials: Heat-treated bamboo, Gen-Eco plywood and pine dowels

Dimensions: 15cm H x 15.5cm W x 10cm D

Key features:

  • Made in Brisbane, Australia
  • Comes with an information booklet
  • Tip: Creating a flower-abundant garden will attract and bring more species of native bees
Husqvarna aspire leaf blower

This is the perfect gift for anyone looking to make garden cleaning quick and efficient. Designed with three adjustable speed settings, it tackles everything from delicate flower beds to wet leaves with ease. Its lightweight, well-balanced design and soft grip handle make it comfortable to use, while the compact size and smart storage features – like a tailor-made hook and removable tube – ensure it fits seamlessly in tight spaces. Plus, the versatile battery system works across multiple tools, making it a practical and flexible addition to any gardener’s toolkit.

Voltage: 18V

Weight: 2kg (excluding battery)

Key features:

  • Comes with a battery, battery charger and round nozzle
  • Compact performance and storage
  • Intuitive soft-grip handle
  • Three-step adjustable speed settings
  • User-friendly digital interface
  • Low noise levels
  • No carbon emissions are emitted during use

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