While gardening may not always feel luxurious, especially at this time of the year, there are gifts that can make the endeavour feel that bit more fabulous. £182, haws.co.ukNiwaki Yamakawa secateursYamakawa secateurs, £239, NiwakiThe sculptor and Japanese topiary obsessive Jake Hobson imports the best handmade garden tools. £590, perfumerh.comAdvertisementDaylesford Bishop twine standDaylesford Bishop twine stand, £36Daylesford has incredibly stylish yet practical gifts for gardeners, from trowels and gloves to trugs. They have compiled a number of beautifully boxed seed collections (hand-sown, grown and harvested from their annual crops): the Sweet Pea collection — created by the sweet pea obsessive Alma — includes varieties such as “April in Paris”, “Misty” and “Tickled Pink”. Each pressing captures the beauty of character of a British wildflower, including tulips, scabious, cornflowers, cosmos, ranunculus and field poppies.

Source: The Times December 18, 2025 01:27 UTC