Birthday Gifts
Need help finding a fabulous birthday gift? Give yourself a present- skip the shops and buy it online. Birthday gifts to put smile on any birthday boy or girl’s face are abundant and are easy to find in the virtual Aladdin's cave that is the world wide web. Just remember these simple rules...
Choose relationship appropriate birthday gifts.
Always buy birthday gifts that reflect your relationship with the receiver. You wouldn't buy the same birthday gift for your mom that you would your girlfriend, would you? We would hope not!
Remember it's their birthday gift, not yours!
Put their interests first. Don't buy your husband a DIY book because you want him to put up a few shelves, nor buy your brother a tie because you think he needs to ditch the grunge look. Buy birthday gifts for them, and not you!
Keep it personal.
Personalized birthday gifts offer a more sentimental option and are particularly fitting on landmark birthdays, like a 21st or a 40th celebration. An engraved bracelet, an embossed journal or a custom print are all original ways to treat your loved one.
It's not about the money, honey.
Avoid giving a birthday gift with an obvious monetary value, and never ever give cash! Although gift vouchers are sometimes the most practical option, they can be impersonal and imply a lack of imagination. If he's just too difficult to buy for, consider a gift experience – a day on the race track or a scuba diving lesson is an original alternative to a gift voucher.
Gardener's Green Fingers Tin
Sure to be the nicest veg you'll ever eat, the Gardener's tin features tomatoes, carrots, worms and other things from the garden in biscuit form.
Price: £37.50 From Biscuiteers
Wild & Wolf Thoughtful Gardener Tools
"Despite the gardeners best intentions, Nature WILL improvise" reads the print on these thoughtful gardening tools that consists of a hand trowel and fork. The perfect...
Price: £22.95 From Bloomsbury Store
The Gardener's Tuck Tin (With 'Gardener's Tipple')
This tuck tin is a great gift for any keen green fingers. It is the perfect companion for down the allotment and is composed of a nifty tool tin, 'gardener's tipple' ale (or...
Price: £34.00 From Whisk Hampers
Burgon & Ball - Gardeners Pink Gift Trug Set
This pretty in pink gardening tool is the perfect gift to allow her to weed and toil in style. With a selection of trendy tools the set is even complete with a pack of biccies for...
Price: £35.00 From Whisk Hampers
At-Home Consultation With A Garden Designer (London Area)
If you're stuck for green inspiration then At-Home Garden Design Consultation will send out a qualified garden designer to help you decide what you want to do with your garden....
Price: £109.00 From Red Letter Days
The Potting Shed Pack with Real Ale
This is the perfect gift for any keen green fingers. The set includes a selection of potting shed equipment, some after-work nibbles and a bottle of 'gardener's tipple from Hog's...
Price: £34.00 From Whisk Hampers
Traditional Recipes for Gardeners
A book full of ideas and advice that no gardener will want to be without. Your green-fingered loved one will enjoy these traditional ’recipes’ and trusted hints.
Price: £4.50 From Copper Beech Publishing
"Thoughtful Gardener" String in a Tin
Turn your garden into a green haven with the help of an essential piece of equipment, string. Wild & Wolf's one even comes in a handy, retro tin making it a perfect gift for...
Price: £6.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Watering Can Lantern Lamp
This will make the perfect addition to any green fingers' garden - the perfect fixture to shed some light over an evening on the decking. The gift is perfectly packaged and comes...
Price: £29.95 From Whisk Hampers
Jolly Gingers
Now they may have been a long time coming, but we think you'll agree, these gingerbread men have been well worth the wait! green fingers comes individually wrapped in a specially...
Price: £6.00 From Biscuiteers
Bloom! Inflatable Mattress
Created by designer, Rob Slewe, these inflatable numbers are inspired by Grandma's old mattresses. Composed of PVC, they are even suitable for outdoors so you can chill on the...
Price: £141.00 From Made In Design
Lightning Seeds
Gardener's Seed Tray by Sting In The Tail
An ideal starter pack for someone who wants to join the 'grow your own' revolution. This seed tray has gloves, twine and a pack of tomato seeds to ease a new gardener gently into...
Price: £15.95 From Not On The High Street
Herbivore Heaven
Herb Garden Kit Gift Box
This Herb Garden Gift Box includes all the essentials for you to start growing your own fresh Basil, Parsley, Thyme, Chives, Coriander and Rocket. It comes with all other necessary...
Price: £12.50 From Not On The High Street
Plant For Victory
Recycled Leather Mens Apron
Keen gardeners will love this classic gardening apron. Made from recycled leather and designed and manufactured in Britain, it features adjustable cotton straps and a deep double...
Price: £59.95 From Not On The High Street
The Name Game
Set of Six Wooden Plant Tags
Keep track of what's growing in your garden with these wipe-clean beech plant tags. Unfortunately our 'keep off' sign wasn't heeded by the slugs.
Price: £9.00 From Not On The High Street
Anyone For Badminton?
Jaques of London Games 4 Player Badminton Set
This Jacques of London Badminton set is close to essential for serious badminton enthusiasts and those amateurs who like a to play a mini-tournament after Sunday lunch or a picnic....
Price: £40.00 From Heal'sFeatured editorial
Last Minute Gifts For Men
We've all had that split second realisation. The panic! This is a gift emergency. Never fear, we've got some great last minute gifts to bail you out.
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