Christmas Stocking Fillers for Gardeners

Traditionally, Christmas stockings would be filled with inexpensive treats, including oranges, nuts, and simple wooden toys or games, all small enough to fit into a stocking that had been left out empty on Christmas Eve.

More modern Christmas stocking fillers involve the traditional fruits and nuts being replaced with sugary sweet treats and chocolate, whilst the simple wooden toys have been superseded with festive trinkets, novelties and pocket-sized gadgets and games.

No one is too old for a Christmas stocking and gardeners would especially love the combination of practical and fun gifts which could be packed inside. Often useful, inexpensive yet providing something that can be used throughout the year, time and again, reminding them of the thoughtfulness of the gift giver.

With all this in mind, we've picked out our favourite five stocking fillers fit for any gardener.

To replace the traditional orange, a treat for any gardener

Oranges were added to Christmas stockings to symbolise the gold Saint Nicholas gave the poor man with three daughters and also came to represent a luxurious, rare treat when fresh oranges were scarce during the winter months.

With oranges no longer seen as a luxury item, we have replaced this with some luxurious exfoliating soap. An eco-friendly choice this soap is made from pure vegetable oils enriched with Shea Butter deeply nourishes your hands whilst at the same time effectively exfoliating your skin thanks to the ground walnut shells incorporated.

If you really want to treat a gardening friend, take a look at our ‘Gardener’s Pamper and Relax’ hamper which features invigorating soaps and lotion, together with an all-natural loofah, pumice lava stone and nail brush. And as you take some time to relax, you can flip through the pages of “Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners.”

In place of nuts for fertility and good luck...help for our beneficial bees

Whilst nuts were also classed as a special, exotic treat in the past, they also represented fertility and the hope for a good year. Bees are also seen as a symbol of good luck, prosperity and hard work, and they help gardeners by pollinating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and nuts.

You can help these busy bees when they become exhausted and are too tired to fly with this Bee Revival Kit that includes a vial of ambrosia bee food syrup to revive bees so they can continue their crucial role in pollination.

Stay relaxed... even when you can't be in the garden

Traditionally, parents would include simple, small toys or games in Christmas stockings to keep children busy on Christmas morning before it was time to open the main gifts. For gardeners who need to occupy their time if stuck inside over Christmas due to inclement weather, card games are the perfect way to while away the hours.

Our ‘House Of Plants’ card game lets you grow your own urban jungle and become the best plant parent! For between two to four players, it will keep you engaged and having fun even if it's raining or snowing outdoors.

When you’re inviting friends and family over for Christmas and want to keep them entertained, treat yourself to ‘The Big Night In Game Pack’ where you get a mix of puzzles and games to keep garden enthusiasts happy.

Now it's time to be practical...it's a must for gardeners

Christmas stockings have always been included in Christmas stockings, useful items just like Saint Nicholas would have left items of value for the poor. Gardeners are practical as they have to balance their passion and creativity for gardening with a balanced, methodical approach in order to care for their plants.

When it comes to a practical gift for a gardener, you need to look no further than a pair of high-quality, professional gloves. Not only protecting the hands from thorns, brambles and stinging nettles, a good pair of gloves will stand the test of time whilst you carry out multiple jobs throughout the year.

Our final gift . . . the gift that keeps on giving

Although not found in a traditional Christmas stocking, seeds are a great stocking filler which any gardener would be happy to receive. Not only a long-lasting gift that will result in either gorgeous flowers, fragrant herbs or fresh food, but it also reminds the receiver of who gave them this gift as the plants are grown and enjoyed.

Whether these are bought for someone just with a window box or for a large garden owner, these seedballs are bursting with wildlife-friendly herbs. With sufficient seeds for a full metre of garden space you don’t have to plant them all at one - sowing some in the spring and others in autumn will let you have fresh herbs all year round.

Don’t forget...

The gifts we have described make the perfect stocking fillers for gardeners, but we stock thousands of other items which any gardener would love. If you need any help in selecting the perfect gift, please give us a call or have a look at our guide to gardening gifts for every occasion.

If you are really struggling to find the perfect present, then let them pick what they want by purchasing one of our gift cards . These make the ideal last-minute gift too!