Gifts for gardeners

Classy watering cans from Rockdale come in 4L and 10L  sizes and several colour options. Small,...
Classy watering cans from Rockdale come in 4L and 10L sizes and several colour options. Small, more suitable for those who cannot lift heavy cans, $21.99; large $29.99. Available from Nichol’s. Photo: Gillian Vine and Supplied.
 Elegant metal wind sculptures, small enough for the tiniest garden, come in six designs and are ...
Elegant metal wind sculptures, small enough for the tiniest garden, come in six designs and are priced at $29, $59, $69 and $79. Available from Nichol’s. Photo: Gillian Vine.
Seasonally themed seed packets contain wildflower mixes and instructions for growing. The set of...
Seasonally themed seed packets contain wildflower mixes and instructions for growing. The set of three costs $13.50, plus $4.50 postage and packing from Wildflower World (www.gardenpost.co.nz). For pre-Christmas delivery, place orders by December 14.
Made in New Zealand, Scullys newest range, Modern Apothecary, includes sweetly scented Blush...
Made in NZ, Scullys newest range, Modern Apothecary, includes sweetly scented Blush Peony products such as soap, hand cream, body wash and body scrub. Prices from about $7; available from selected pharmacies and garden centres throughout Otago/Southland.
 A plant that reminds us of the real meaning of Christmas, Star of Bethlehem (Ornithoglaum Royal...
A plant that reminds us of the real meaning of Christmas, Star of Bethlehem (Ornithoglaum Royal Gold) is a bulbous perennial, related to asparagus, whose flowers are long-lasting when cut. Potted plants $21.95 each, from Wal’s Mosgiel.
Give chooks, or bees or an allotment garden to people living in poverty in other countries. Oxfam...
Give chooks, or bees or an allotment garden to people living in poverty in other countries. Oxfam’s Christmas gift scheme is $15 for a pair of chooks, $21 for bees and $42 to get an allotment garden started. For details, see www.oxfamunwrapped.org.nz.
Every gardener can use more fertiliser. The latest from Daltons has seven organic ingredients...
Every gardener can use more fertiliser. The latest from Daltons has seven organic ingredients combined into pellets that deliver nutrients over a six-month period. Available from the Warehouse for $18.
A booklet to mark the 30th anniversary of the Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden is being...
A booklet to mark the 30th anniversary of the Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden is being launched on Sunday. Chock-full of colourful photos, it is suitable as a gift for everyone. Available from the info centre at DBG for $15.
For a splash of Christmas colour that lasts over summer, federation daisies are good for pot or...
For a splash of Christmas colour that lasts over summer, federation daisies are good for pot or garden but need winter protection as they are not fully hardy. Wal’s Mosgiel has them in six colours, $12.99 each. Photo: Gillian Vine.
The 40-gallon drum gets a new look — as a seat. Well finished, so there are no sharp edges, the...
The 40-gallon drum gets a new look — as a seat. Well finished, so there are no sharp edges, the bright red novelty costs $250 at Wal’s Mosgiel. Photo: Gillian Vine.

What do you buy a gardener for Christmas? Gillian Vine looks at 10 possibilities.

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