Whether it’s your Mum, Grandad, Uncle, Neighbour or Boss – we all know someone who loves to get their hands dirty in the garden. When it comes round to Birthdays and Christmas you may think it’s easy to shop for a gardener, but we’ve selected some truly special gifts this year that you might not have considered, for those green-fingered loved ones in your life…
Weber BBQ Accessories
You may already know that we stock the brilliant Official Weber BBQ grills, but did you know there is a world of accessories to enhance your BBQ experience? If you’re looking for a gift for someone who enjoys grilling, check out the range. Whether you’re looking for a chimney starter to assist lighting your charcoal BBQ, or a poultry roaster to create gourmet meals in your garden, you’re sure to find a fantastic selection at Gordale.
We are proud to have been selected as one of only a few Weber World Certified Stores in the whole of the UK, ensuring we have the biggest selection of Weber barbecues and accessories for miles around, as well as expert Gordale staff who have been trained exclusively by Weber.
Pictured: Cast Iron Griddle RRP £58.79
Trowel & Spade Set
A super tough range of tools for the professional gardener, the Spear and Jackson Neverbend Stainless Steel range includes digging, cultivating, lawn care and hand tools which feature mirror polished stainless heads for rust resistance and ease of cleaning. This popular Neverbend set includes three essential planting and weeding tools: a garden trowel, weed fork and a transplanting trowel.
All three tools are designed for durability and long term use. They have weatherproofed hardwood handles and come with a 10 year warranty.
Pictured: Spear & Jackson Set RRP £24.99
Gardening Reads
Here at Gordale, we’ve got an excellent selection of best-selling garden and veg books written by famous authors, presenters and experts in the field. One of the best additions to our shelves this year has been ‘Grow All You Can Eat In Three Square Feet: Inventive Ideas for Growing Food in a Small Space’.
This gardening guide for beginners includes everything you need to know about container gardening and square foot gardening. Inside, you’ll find:
– Projects for all types of gardening spaces: small beds and plots, balconies, roof gardens, windowsills, walls, and patios
– Key techniques, such as sowing seeds and assessing soil, are shown with step-by-step photos
– Practical advice that is easy for beginners to understand
– Planting recipes for sun and shade suggest combinations to suit any gardener
– A-Z plant guide provides growing information for more than 70 vegetables, fruits, and herbs
Pictured: Hardback RRP £7.50
Gardening Gloves
You can’t go wrong with a smart new pair of gardening gloves! Our wide range features classic and comfortable fabrics like tweed, denim, and corduroy. Each design is available in a choice of sizes for a good fit. Padded palm and fingers protect the hand, and mesh fourchettes (that’s the material on the side of each finger, joining the front to the back of the gloves) keep things nice and cool. A wrist strap prevents debris dropping into the glove, and real leather trim adds a touch of luxury. These gloves are a cut above in the style stakes and come in a huge range of patterns and colours to suit any gardener!
Pictured: William Morris Glove Set RRP £20.00
Working Hands Hand Cream
Gardening can be tough on the hands. Weeding, planting, pruning and digging in damp soil and in cold weather can really take its toll, even when you’re wearing gloves, so of course we like to keep a good stock of O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream – a moisturizer that heals, relieves, and repairs extremely dry, cracked hands. Specially formulated to create a protective barrier on the skin’s surface that locks in moisture and keeps your skin hydrated.
Pictured: 96g Tub RRP £8.99
Hand Care Gift Sets
Good things come in small packages. Heathcote & Ivory have fine-tuned the art of gift-giving for garden-lovers with their mini hampers and gift sets containing combinations of must-haves for gardeners’ hands and skin – to help slough away dirt and to lavish hands with, post gardening. The Wellness Hamper includes beautiful formulations infused with essential oils and scents of rhubarb and lilac. Tucked inside a neat hamper finished with plastic-free, compostable wrap and a plantable flower seed gift tag tied with string.
Pictured: Wellness Hamper RRP £15.00
Bird Feeders
Birdcare and gardens usually come hand in hand as a well-kept garden will always attract wildlife, birds, bees and other pollinators. A great gift for those who enjoy spending time outdoors or simply watching from the window, is this all-in-one bird feeding station from Tom Chambers. Comes boxed for self-assembly and easy wrapping!
The All-In-One feeding, watering and bathing station includes:
- Heavy duty pole
- Double bracket with spiral finial
- Seed tray
- Water dish
- Small bracket for hanging feeders
Pictured: Classic Bird Station RRP £32.99
Garden Watering
A real gardener can never tire of good tools that get the job done, and watering is no exception. We are proud to stock one of the world-leading suppliers and manufacturers Gardena who offer a huge range of accessories, hoses and lawn care. One of the best products on offer which we think would make an exceptional gift is the GARDENA Comfort Spray Lance. Not only suitable for watering plants, but also for cleaning remote areas or those which are hard to access. With lockable pulse trigger to prevent tiring of the hand and hanger attachment which allows quick and easy storage after use. This attachment won the Reddot Design Award 2016 thanks to its brilliant and innovative design.
Pictured: Gardena Comfort Spray RRP £24.99
Wellies
A staple for spending time outdoors in the British weather – waterproof boots! We carry wellington boots from Hunters, Joules and Town & Country ranging in price from £14.99 up to £100+ for a quality fit and long-lasting boot. Men, women and children are catered for with stylish, durable designs in bright and colourful patterns but also bold and plain traditional styles.
Pictured: Joules Rubber Boots RRP £40.00
Kneelo Gardening Pad
A common accessory for gardeners, a kneeling pad with extra added comfort – Kneelo is the most comfortable kneeler we’ve come across thanks to its shock-absorbing foam surrounded by a luxurious cushioning of memory foam and available in five bright colours with matching knee pads if you fancy making it a gift to remember!
Pictured: Kneelo Foam Kneeler RRP £16.99
Seeds & Scatter Boxes
Make sure their garden is bursting with stunning flowers and striking colours with our wide range of seeds. You are sure to find exactly what you are looking for to make your garden beautiful or to grow your own produce. This Scatter Box Wildflower Mixture will bring the countryside into your garden. This mixture contains a wonderful assortment of flowers in gorgeous colours and sizes that will attract butterflies, bees and other wildlife into your garden.
Pictured: Thompson & Morgan Scatter Box RRP £7.99 each
Mug
Last but not least, if you’re after a small but sweet gift for a gardener in your life – a themed mug might just be the ticket. Picture coming in from a hard days work in the allotment and settling down to put your feet up with a cup of tea in your favourite gardener’s mug. As well as selling china mugs with all sorts of smashing patterns and messages – we also sell enamel metal garden mugs suitable for keeping outdoors, camping or having a brew in the shed!
Pictured: Dunoon ‘Herbs’ Mug RRP £20.00
And if none of this tickles your fancy, you can always fall back on a Gordale Gift Card – a thoughtful and exciting gift for any friend or family member, leaving them the opportunity to browse our centre and choose something meaningful or that they need that will last a long time.
All this and much more is available in store at Gordale, open Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm and 9pm on Thursdays for late night shopping.
Happy Christmas to all!
With love – Gordale x
If you want to send a gift but aren’t sure what to choose, give us a call and our friendly staff will help you pick something wonderful, we’ll write a message, gift wrap and send it via our delivery service direct to your recipient. Talk about shopping with ease! A popular choice for many online/telephone shoppers is a planted gift where you tell us your budget and we pick a container you like and fill it with seasonal favourite flowers and plants up to the value of your choice. A fantastic present to receive to your door, that will last forever.