It’s the countdown to the Big Day so it’s time to get some thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. As always, we have pulled together a few of our favourites to suit the different budgets and loved ones in your lives. Here’s the Vialii guide to Chritmas gardening gifts 2019…
Garden rocking chair
This contemporary garden rocking chair is the perfect place to relax
Perhaps we are getting old but this rocking chair sure appeals! Find a sunny spot, a good book and a chilled drink and we wouldn’t be shifting for hours! Made.com have added their own cool stamp with a contemporary twist on a rocking chair and a trendy chartreuse finish. £79
Personalised garden keyring
A beautiful personalised keyring is the perfect gift for a gardener
How adorable is this keyring, perfect for the gardener in your life. Select what initial and birthstone you would like to go with the cute watering can, flower and trowel. Lovely as a handbag charm too. £9
Garden parasols
A colourful parasol will create a cool vibe in your garden
Oh, these garden parasols from East London Parasol are sooooo up our street! So many parasols come in boring old green or ecru – but why?! These wonderful splashes of opulent colours are the perfect addition to the garden. The hard part is choosing which design! From £315
Grandpa’s Garden by Barefoot Books
Grandpa’s Garden is a beautiful book for younger children
We love this beautifully illustrated book which tells the tales of Billy and his grandpa tending to their vegetable patch. Perfect for those little gardeners in the family. £6.99
Frida Kahlo planter
A Frida Kahlo planter is a cute way to grow plants
We are big fans of Frida Kahlo and her image is very on trend at the moment. This gorgeous Frida planter will brighten up any room, perfect with a low maintenance succulent planted in it. £15
Geometric climbing frame
A geometric climbing frame is a cool way to keep the kids occupied
If you have the space and the budget, this geometric climbing frame is a very cool addition to any kid’s garden. Children will have hours of fun scaling this frame, inside and out. Trail with fairy lights in winter to create your own amazing grotto! £152.96
For inspiration from previous gift blogs read:
Vialii Guide to Christmas Gardening Gifts 2018
Vialii Guide to Christmas Gardening Gifts 2017
Vialii Guide to Christmas Gardening Gifts 2016
Merry Christmas!
All at Vialii
Every year it seems to get harder and harder to get gifts for the kids which are actually useful and something they will like for more than five minutes and not awful for the environment. Well, worry ye not, we have pulled together some ideas we think you will all love in our Vialii Guide to Kids Gardening Gifts for Christmas 2018…
Yup, you heard us! The dino lover in your life will be blown away by this creative gift. It comes with a pop up scene and you can grow your own “grass”. Available from Not on the High Street.
Raaaaar! Grow your own dino garden!
This lovely little greenhouse will be fun to build for your little ones then you can plant the various seeds that come with it. It is reusable so environmentally a good gift this Christmas. Available from the Ethical Superstore.
My first greenhouse!
This fab wee kit comes flat packed, Ikea style! Make your insect home and then find the perfect corner of your garden to locate it. Available from Garden Divas.
Make your insect house
We LOVE Peter Rabbit here at Vialii Towers so these Peter Rabbit socks are perfect for us! Available in Peter Rabbit or Lily Bobtail designs from eBay and other retailers.
Cosy and cute Peter Rabbit tootsies!
If you are serious gardeners like us then you will need a proper set of tools. This set from Spotty Green Frog will help you have your garden flourishing in no time!
Get a head start on your career as apprentice gardener
How gorgeous is this little glass terrarium. It comes with all you need to grow your very own wildflower meadow. Beautiful! Available from Prezzy Box.
A beautiful terrarium of your own
This stunning case would make any wannabe botanist proud. It contains a magnifying glass, notebook, 3 storage boxes for collecting specimens and a wooden flower press. The perfect way for your little ones to explore the natural world. Available from various suppliers including Trouva.
Be the most stylish botanist on the block!
Hope that helps round off your Christmas shopping. You a festive period full of fun and frivolities! See you in 2019!
For inspiration from previous gift blogs read:
Vialii Guide to Christmas Gardening Gifts 2017
Vialii Guide to Christmas Gardening Gifts 2016
Merry Christmas!
Lulu & Tilda xx
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh. Oh, hi there, just getting in the Christmas spirit! How’s your Christmas shopping going? Still need some cool ideas for the little ones in your life who like getting outdoors? Well, you’re in luck as we have done the hard work for you and brought to you our TWELVE favourite kids Christmas gifts they might want to ask Santa for this year…
As well as getting outdoors to do a bit of gardening we love having indoor plants too. Sometimes it can be hard to remember to water them though which is why this Rainy Pot is totes perfect! The cute little cloud holds water which it gradually releases onto your plant. £24
The Rainy Pot waters your plant for you
If you’re a busy gardener like us you need a handy tool bag for all your tools. We love this one which features one of our favourite characters, the Gruffalo! It even comes with three tools to get you started. £14.99
Oh help, oh no, it’s a Gruffalo tool bag!
He’s Popeye the Sailor Man.
He’s Popeye the Sailor Man.
He’s strong to the finish,
Cause he eats his spinach,
He’s Popeye the sailor man.
Now you can grow your own spinach and get huge muscles just like Popeye! £6.99
I is disgustipated.
These pretty jars work on solar energy and are perfect for lighting up the garden on a wintry evening so the fairies can still see where they are going. £14.99
Pretty lights to hang around the garden
If someone in your life has everything they need apart from time then treat them to one of our Vialii garden vouchers. It can be spent on anything from grass cuts to a pretty new planter and you can choose any value you like. Perfect. Just like us 🙂
Vialii garden services gift voucher
We LOVE growing blueberries in our garden (almost as much as we love picking and eating them!) This lovely pair of blueberry bushes comes in terracotta pots and are perfect for your patio. £38
Grow your own blueberries, yum!
If blueberries are too sweet for you, try growing something gruesome like these bug eating plants! Perfect for the little monster in your life! £8
Watch out for this bug eating plant, snap!
This cool kit has all that you need to grow some cool and unusual veg – from purple carrots to red brussel sprouts you will wow your friends with your quirky homegrown produce. £14.99
Grow some stripey tomatoes!
Gnomes have got a bit of a reputation for being a bit twee but no-one is going to mess with this zombie gnome. Wonder what he gets up to when we’re not around, yikes! £9.99
The Walking Dead comes to Gnomeland!
This kit has all that you need to make your very own den. From tarpaulin to mallet you will be able to head off on adventures and create dens wherever you go. Perfect for your own little adventurer. £34.95
Everything you need to make your own den
Our mummy loves flamingos so we are going to save up all our pennies to buy these kitsch garden flamingos for her (sshhhh, don’t tell her!) These are the original designer ones but there are other cheaper ones available as a single pair too. £59.95 for two pairs.
Garden flamingos, just like Gnomeo & Juliet
How cool is this watering can? It looks like an alien! They come in different funky colours. Perfect for keeping kids entertained for hours. £58
Is it a monster? An alien? Nope, just a cool watering can!
So, there you go, our eclectic mix of cool stuff for kids this Christmas. Happy shopping everyone.
Lulu & Tilda xx
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