Gardening gifts by occasion

Short lists for the moment you're buying for.

• Birthday (42)

  Gardening birthday gifts that get used, not just admired.

• Christmas (23)

  Gardening Christmas gifts. In Australia that's early summer, in the UK and US it's planning season.

• Mother's Day (21)

  Gardening gifts for Mum. Note that Mother's Day falls on different dates in Australia, the UK and the US.

• Father's Day (20)

  Gardening gifts for Dad (September in Australia, June in the UK and US).

• Housewarming (21)

  Gifts for a new home and a new garden.

• Retirement (21)

  Gifts for someone with more time for the garden at last.