Gift AlmanacA directory of good gifts

New gardeners

Easy, confidence-building gifts for someone just starting out.

Starter tool sets

A first good trowel

The one tool every gardener uses daily. A sturdy trowel beats a cheap boxed set that bends.

Trowel and fork set

The two hand tools a new gardener needs first, for planting and loosening soil.

Starter garden tool set

A gift-boxed set of stainless steel tools with ash handles, for someone with a new garden and an empty shed. A bigger gift to share between family.

Grow-your-own kits

Seed-starting kit for beginners

Trays, cells and a cover in one box, so the first seeds get off to a good start indoors.

Self-watering jar grow kit

A small, almost foolproof first project that sits on a windowsill. Good for children too.

Gloves & kneelers

Garden kneeler

A cushioned pad that saves knees from damp, stony ground. Cheap, light and used every time they weed.

Good gardening gloves

Gloves that fit properly make every job nicer. A gift that's always needed, because gloves wear out.

Easy plants & bulbs

Bulb collection

Bulbs are about the easiest flowers there are, so they're ideal for a beginner. Check the season in your country before you buy.

An easy-care houseplant

Tough, low-light-tolerant plants that forgive forgetful watering, so they build a new plant parent's confidence.

  • AU For shoppers in Australia

    Low Light Indoor Plant Pack

    From A$59.95 at Plants in a Box

    Prices on the page range from A$59.95 to A$365.95 depending on the option chosen.

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    Price checked 22 Oct 2026 · Ships to: Australia · Plain link (no commission)

  • UK For shoppers in United Kingdom

    Zamioculcas zamiifolia - ZZ Plant

    From £12.95 at Hortology

    Prices on the page range from £12.95 to £149.99 depending on the option chosen.

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    Price checked 22 Oct 2026 · Ships to: UK · Plain link (no commission)

  • US For shoppers in United States

    ZZ Plant

    From US$39.00 at The Sill

    Prices on the page range from US$39.00 to US$239.00 depending on the option chosen.

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    Price checked 22 Oct 2026 · Ships to: United States · Plain link (no commission)