SUMMER 2025: 10 OUTDOOR DELIGHTS FOR DEDICATED GARDENING ENTHUSIASTS
3rd June 2025
As gardening enthusiasts seek to enhance their outdoor spaces this spring, a range of innovative tools and products can make the process more efficient and enjoyable. From essential planting equipment to decorative elements that add charm to gardens, this round-up highlights some of the most wonderful items we’ve found. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we hope these items will inspire you and assist your gardening journey, and may your green space flourish beautifully throughout the seasons!
Gabriel Ash Coldframes, from £665
Discover Gabriel Ash, renowned for their expertly crafted cedarwood greenhouses and gardening accessories, all handmade in the Cotswolds. As the only RHS-accredited wooden greenhouse brand, they offer exceptional quality. Their cold frames are perfect for small outdoor spaces, ideal for urban balconies or as an extension of existing greenhouses. Constructed with toughened safety glass and equipped with features for optimal air circulation, these cold frames are perfect for overwintering delicate plants. A great gift for serious gardeners!
Burgon & Ball Gingham Gardening Gloves, £14.99
Elevate your gardening gear with these stylish Burgon & Ball country cottage gloves. Featuring olive green gingham backs and durable padded palms, they offer protection for tough tasks while looking chic. Designed for an average ladies’ fit, they include a cool stretch mesh and elasticated wrist. Machine washable at 30 degrees.
Bulb Planting Auger, from £7.99
These soil-digging augers are perfect for planting bulbs, seedlings, or plug plants, especially in heavy soils. Their long design allows for quick drilling from a standing position. Made of robust powder-coated steel, they can also aerate compost heaps. Compatible with cordless drills (18-24 volts), three sizes cater to various plants.
Burgon and Ball Seed Packet Store, £24.99
Organise your potting shed with this charming Seed Packet Store in mushroom, from Burgon and Ball’s new Collector range. This stylish storage tin features robust handles and includes calendar index cards to track your planting times. With ample space for large seed packets, it’s perfect for keeping your gardening supplies in order.
Poppy Seed Head Bulb Marking Stake, £14.99
Inspired by dry poppy seed heads, these attractive, metre-high border stakes effectively mark dormant plants and bulbs in established borders, whilst keeping your garden gorgeous. Crafted from durable steel with a powder coating, their sculptural form and aged finish lend visual appeal to winter gardens. A smaller seed head design is also available.
Handmade Kings Garden Bench, £200
The Kings Garden Bench, featuring a stunning back and gothic arches, enhances any outdoor space with its classic charm. Its distressed cream finish and curved armrests complement various garden styles. Made from steel and wrought iron, this sturdy bench assembles easily. Now available online, it comes with an EDP finish for rust protection.
Rex London Bird Feeders, from £9.95
Bring a pop of colour to your garden with Rex London’s eye-catching bird feeders, crafted from sustainable bamboo fibres. These eco-friendly, durable havens provide birds with a nesting and sheltering spot during breeding season, making it an ideal gift for gardeners and animal lovers. Add multiple designs to your garden to attract plenty of birdsong!
Verdigris Leaf Bird Bath, £28.99
Elevate your garden with a beautiful antique-style leaf bird bath. Made of durable cast aluminium with a verdigris finish, this bath is sealed with clear lacquer to prevent rust. Place it on a table, wall, or step near a window to invite multiple birds for bathing and feeding during colder months.
Bramley Greenhouse, £40
I’ve am a longterm fan of Bramley, and I was delighted to discover their beautifully illustrated Greenhouse gift set featuring bestselling products, inspired by the British countryside. It includes 100ml Hand Wash, Hand Cream, Bubble Bath, Body Wash, and Body Lotion, along with a pack of Wildflower Seeds. Vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and packaged sustainably, it offers a wonderfully relaxing experience after gardening.
Biscuiteers’ Gardener Letterbox Biscuits, from £25
“The Gardeners” Biscuit Tin by Biscuiteers features nine beautifully hand-iced chocolate biscuits, shaped like wellies, a watering can, and more - great for garden lovers. Packaged in a keepsake tin, these biscuits are perfect for gifting, or a post-gardening treat.
The “Garden Tools” gift box holds four eye-catching iced chocolate biscuits styled as classic gardening tools - a charming choice for any green-thumbed friend.
Shop The Gardeners Biscuit Tin here and Garden Tools gift box here.
