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t’s a tricky time of year to get presents for a gardener: most shops aren’t stocking garden kit until spring, bulbs – apart from hyacinths and amaryllis (which are lovely) – aren’t really a runner, and most outdoor plants aren’t looking their best, with a few exceptions.

But there are in fact lots of things to give a lucky gardener, even if he or she might have to wait a bit to use them.

I’ve given three options for seed collections, because they will last until you need them and hold the promise of joy next year. Besides, in box or tin, they’re nice and easy to wrap.

One warning…avoid anything with calendula, because they’ll take over your garden.

Shop our favourite gifts for gardeners below.

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Christmas Carol. Helleborus Niger, Christmas Rose

RHS Plants

Is it possible to get anything more fabulous and more Christmassy than a hellebore with this name? It’s a lovely flower with big, white open blooms, and it comes into flower between December and March. Best in partial shade.

Buy now £16.09, Crocus
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RHS Plants Set of three mini glass cloches

RHS Plants

These are very useful little glass domes, which you can put over seedlings and early shoots to protect them from frost and slugs. They’re hand blown and look very classy. There’s also an open-topped large version, which looks terrific too.

Buy now £37.99, Crocus
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Piccolo Herbes de Provence seed mix

Piccolo

This is a tasteful looking seed collection, packaged to look like little books in a set. It contains seeds for Provencal thyme, Greek Oregano and Summer Savory. There’s no definitive version of ‘herbes de provence’ but these are a good basis.

Buy now £12, Heals
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Sanctuary Coconut Skin Cream

St Augustine’s Abbey

Even if you usually wear gardening gloves, there will be times when you have to expose your hands to the elements, and this heavenly cream (…….

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/christmas/best-gifts-for-gardeners-b971852.html