Gardening Gifts for Christmas: Inspired by the Gifts of the Magi

'We three kings of Orient are;

Bearing gifts we traverse afar,

Field and fountain, moor and mountain,

Following yonder star.'

Let the traditional Christmas story inspire your gift ideas this year with presents that any gardener would appreciate. While Christmas isn’t all about gifts, when we do give, it’s worth choosing something thoughtful — something they’ll use, enjoy, or wear.

Inspired by the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh, we’ve grouped some of our favourites into three categories: gifts a gardener might want, need, or wear.

Although Christmas is not solely about giving gifts, presenting gifts to our loved ones is a popular tradition with over 84% of UK adults participating in giving gifts to friends and family. When we give gifts at Christmas it’s important that we select something that the receiver either wants, needs or can be worn or read - known as the ‘3 gift rule’ this allows us to focus on thoughtful gifts which will be welcomed and used by the person they have been chosen for.

With this in mind, together will the gifts from the three wise men, we have looked through the thousands of products which we stock and selected some of the best items which a gardener would either want, need, wear or read so that you know you have exactly right item for the gardener in your life, whether is your partner, a parent, a grandparent, a child or a green fingered best friend.

The Gift of Gold From Melchior...A Gift That is Wanted

'Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,

Gold I bring to crown him again,

King forever, ceasing never,

Over us all to reign'

Gold represents joy and celebration. These are gifts to bring a bit of delight to someone’s garden or gardening routine — little luxuries and pleasures that go beyond the basics. A gardener doesn't always want practical things, rather they might want something decorative, pleasurable, and generate positive emotions. Matching this with something ‘gold’ to represent the gold Melchoir gifted, we have found some gorgeous gifts to bring delight to any gardener.

Something Decorative

Adding a magical touch to any garden, these gold hare ornaments perfectly embody these majestic creatures and bring them into your outdoor space. With a subtle shine, they catch the light beautifully and make a unique, nature-inspired gift.

A Hamper with Flair

Our Festive Gardening Gift Hamper includes gold-coloured tools, strong leather gloves, and vibrant red pruners. It’s a cheerful bundle of items that are both useful and good-looking.

Something that Grows

The Bee Mix Seedball is a sweet little gift that brings colour and pollinators to the garden. A simple present with a lasting impact.

The Gift of Frankincense — A Gift That Is Needed

'Frankincense to offer have I;

Incense owns a Deity nigh;

"Prayer and praising, voices raising,

Worshipping God on high.'

There are a range of essential tools which a gardener will need as they look after their garden. Frankincense which Caspar gifted was both symbolic of Jesus’s future importance, but was also a practical gift in terms of its medicinal properties and monetary value. If you want to give a practical gift that can be used for years then take a look at these hampers packed full of gardening essentials.

Handy Essentials

The perfect gift for a new gardener is this beautifully designed set of trowel, fork and gloves endorsed by the RHS, with the trowel engraved with the Gertrude Jekyll quote ‘The love of gardening is a seed once sown, that never dies’.

Keep It All Together

Every gardener wants to be able to keep their tools close at hand as they work and this tool bag bundle will enable them to do just that as well as including a hand trowel, fork and stainless steel pruner.

Care for the Kit

Buying for a gardener who already has all the tools they need? This hamper will be a welcome gift and help them keep their tools in tip top condition for many years of use.

The Gift of Myrrah – A Gift to Wear

'Myrrh is mine; it's bitter perfume

Breathes a life of gathering gloom;

Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,

Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.'

Although myrrah was seen symbolically to represent Jesus's humanity, Bathasar's gift was also a gift that could be worn or used for both practical and medicinal purposes. Gardeners need comfortable, protective clothing which can protect them from the weather as well as the pricklier plants which will be encountered.

Warm and Practical

With at least 73% of households owning at least one pair of wellies, with this figure likely higher for those who garden, then a pair of specially designed socks to withstand mud, moisture and constant wear will make the ideal gift.

Useful Comfort

A new pair of gloves is always a welcome gift for a gardener as they not only provide comfort from the weather they also provide protection from cuts, scratches, blisters and thorns.

A Gardening Gift For Two

This thoughtful, practical, and luxurious gift hamper saves you time shopping by combining the perfect items for couples at any stage of their gardening journey.

The Perfect Gift Grows With Thought

Our aim is to make it easy for you to find the perfect gift for any gardening, which means we also offer a gift wrapping service and can deliver the gift directly to the recipient if you so wish. So simply place your order, sit back, relax, and enjoy the lead up to Christmas knowing your gift giving has been sorted for you by us.