Wednesday 28 November 2012

Christmas presents for gardeners

Why is it that at this time of year, everything in gardening catalogues goes all jute coloured and wooden? (Either that or pink and covered in a floral print, in a fancy holder that will soon turn sludge coloured). So, if like me you don't want string or flowery nicknackery to feature in your Christmas purchases, here are a few alternative ideas...


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and, of course, there are always plants.....

I've just found someone else who seems to feel the same as me (with the exception of my penchant for hemp hand cream however!)

8 comments:

  1. Nicknackery is the word of the day!

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  2. Should be in the Oxford English dictionary - shall we start a campaign?

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  3. Haha, nicknackery, never heard of that word but yes I'm Dutch, anyway I can imagine what it means and you are right: Best present is a real good gardentool, gardenbook or most favourite a plant!

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  4. Unless someone buys you a leylandii conifer of course.

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  5. Love that big terra cotta bell on your list! I have been going through all the garden catalogs that come to my house and making my list. Of course, gift cards to the nurseries would also be good!

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  6. Gift vouchers have the advantage that you can get the plant you really want, and one that suits your conditions - something you don't always know about other people's gardens.

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  7. Great gift ideas! I am very easy to buy for -- just about anything garden related appeals to me. P. x

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  8. Always keep your plant wish-list handy at this time of year!

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