Getting Personal

                Hoe Hoe Hoe with Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
            
                For most of us, the mere mention of the word 'gardener' tends to evoke thoughts of retirement, 'The Good Life', and Alan Titchmarsh. Not that there's anything wrong with any of these, in fact, Mr Titchmarsh brought about a great revival of this horticultural hobby; and the greatest part is that you don't need to have a country estate to enjoy the gardening, in fact, when it comes to buying Christmas gifts for gardeners, they don't even need to have a garden at all.

Consider yourself lucky if you know anyone who enjoys pottering about with the pots because gardeners fall into the category of 'easy-to-buy-for' when it comes to Christmas gifts. It might seem like an odd theme to opt for at the end of December but with spring just around the corner, it makes perfect sense to have all the right tools and tips to hand in advance.

The sort of gardening Christmas Gifts you opt for might depend largely upon how green fingered your friends and loved ones are; here are just a few tips on how to pick the perfect present. 

Christmas Gifts for the Lucky Landowners 
Those who are lucky enough to have a larger garden can actually be more difficult to buy for, employing a gardener would be the ultimate in Christmas gifts. However, it might be worth considering Christmas gifts that would help with the overall maintenance of their garden such as a Tool Kit or a pair of Secateurs – that topiary won't trim itself you know. Christmas gifts like these can be much more original than anything you might find at the local garden centre. A pair of 'William Morris Daisy secateurs' for example, will not only give a personal touch, but also serve a more practical purpose in that the design makes them easier to find when you return to the garden after that inevitable interrupting phone call. 

Those who have more space to grow a variety of plants may also find it useful to receive a 'Planting Plans Gift Journal' or the 'Little Book of Gardening Tips', to record and anticipate the best time of year to start planting or harvesting. 

Christmas Gifts for the Reluctant Gardener 
One of life's greatest mysteries – what do men really get up to in their garden sheds? For some, the shed can be a way to indulge in their love of making a home brew, whilst others see it as the only way they will get to watch what they want on the television on Christmas Day. The 'Reluctant Gardener' is not excluded from the list of Christmas gifts; in fact, they are more likely to appreciate anything that helps to give the impression that they know just what they're talking about. 

Personalised mugs can make ideal Christmas gifts and would certainly help to mark out the 'Dads only' territory. A 'Garden Mug Green Fingers' spells out the name of your choice in the garden flowers design, or how about a 'Personalised Gardening Calendar' that spells out that special someone's name in twelve different gardening images? Both of them are sure to bring a bit of comfort to that home from home. 

Christmas Gifts for the Suburban Enthusiast 
Whilst we're not all lucky enough to have a back garden like The Queen's, having minimal space isn't likely to put off the most enthusiastic of gardeners. Whether it's a case of buying some new pots to decorate the decking or even some plants to put around the pond, the possible list of Christmas gifts here is endless. If you know someone who loves nothing more than getting down and dirty with the weeds, then a foam kneepad may be a welcome relief. The 'Flower Power Mum' kneepad or the 'Greatest Gardening Grandad' message should be enough to help you score an extra glass of sherry on Christmas Day. 

Christmas Gifts for the City Slicker 
Gardening Christmas Gifts are not exclusive to those who have a bit of land outside their homes; everyone should have the chance to enjoy the beautiful scents of fresh flowers in their homes – even those who prefer life in the fast lane. The 'Pocket Garden' range is ideal Christmas gifts for any bachelor or city dweller who lacks the space or patience. These little pouches of plants, herbs and even fruits and small vegetables require minimal effort – all you have to do is add water and watch them grow.

And Christmas gifts for those without the green fingers there's always the option of buying a 'Dedicate A Tree Gift Box'; all they have to do is unwrap their gifts on Christmas Day and know that somewhere, out there, there's a beautiful tree just for them. At Christmas, after all, it's the thought that counts…