subject: Go Green With Christmas Gardening Gifts For Grandad [print this page] Grandad often gets a raw deal when it comes to Christmas presents. Most gifts for grandads are excessively practical and consist of items such as socks, slippers and the odd book. With gifts like these it is no wonder grandads can be grumpy! Make this year the year your grandad receives some absolutely fantastic gifts. Instead of buying gifts that are designed for grandads, buy a gift that is specifically for your grandad. Think about his hobbies and interests and match a gift to them. One of the most popular hobbies for grandads is gardening. If your grandad has green fingers, read on and find out how to get them a one in a million Christmas gift.
First of all, you need to remember to focus on unusual Christmas gifts for grandad. It is no good getting him wellies or a gardening rain jacket as this will not stand out in his mind. You need a really unique gift that will surprise him on Christmas Day. Ideally, the gift will be one which he has never seen before. That may seem a tall order, you may think you will have to spend a great deal to find one of these gifts but this is not true. You are able to find some unique, unusual gifts online for a snip of the price of high street classics.
If you want to get your grandad something to plant in his garden, steer clear of conventional plants and seeds. Look for something different to really surprise your grandad. The Grow it gift boxes are ideal for those who want to give their grandad a unique gardening gift. These gift boxes are cheap, cheerful and are suitable for every grandad no matter how large, or small, his garden. They are typically priced under 15 and come in a wide selection of styles. For example, you could get your grandad a Grow your Own Chilli Plant gift set. This will give him the opportunity to grow some sizzling chillis to spice up his food. Other popular grow it kits include grow your own Tea and Coffee, Herb Garden, Four Leaf Clover and even your own Venus Fly Trap.
If you want to get some extra special Christmas gifts for grandad that he will always treasure, find him a personalised gardening item. This may seem a difficult task, but it can be done easily online. Personalised items are custom made for one individual. This makes them appear expensive, yet with the latest technology, they can now be found relatively cheaply online. One great personalised gift is a Personalised Windowsill planter. This is an antique style planter that has your very own name and special message printed on its front and back. For example, it could say 'Grandad's herb garden' on one side and your name and the date on the back. The planter is made from high quality pine and can be found online for around 35.
If your grandad has a strong sense of humour, combine a funny gift with one designed for gardeners. For example, you can get a Bungee feeder for under ten pounds online. This is a bird feeder in the shape of a man bungee jumping. You can hang this from a tree, garden shed or other surface for a fun, yet practical gift. This is ideal for a grandad with a good sense of humour and its price won't break the bank. Other funny gifts for Gardening mad grandads include a paint your own Garden Gnome. This costs around 7 and will keep him entertained as well as brightening up his garden!
Another option is to get grandad a gardening related gift experience. These experiences will be remembered for much longer than any gift and can provide something for grandad to look forward to after Christmas is over. For under 50 you could treat grandad to a Glorious Gardens gift experience. This is full membership for two people to visit a range of top British gardens throughout the country. He will also receive a monthly newsletter with top tips and a garden planner. This is a great gift that will give your grandad and a friend some great days out as well as inspiration for his own garden. Another popular gardening related gift experience is a Grow your Own Fruit and Vegetables Workshop. This includes top tips and full on practical experience for beginners, refreshments and a delicious lunch are also included.
If you have a gardening fan as a grandad, take the opportunity to get him one of the many fab gardening themed Christmas gifts for grandads. You can choose from personalised items, gift boxes and even experience days. There are gifts to suit absolutely any budget and any grandad. Get shopping now to make sure you put a big smile on his face this Christmas.
