Our selection of unique gifts for allotment gardeners: allotment gifts such as a camp kettle, a seed packet tin and a potato scoop. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves growing their own fruit and veg.
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1Kelly Kettle Base Camp, 1.6 litre stainless steel
The Kelly Kettle boils water by burning twigs, pine cones and dry grass in its base, so they can make a brew on the plot without gas or electricity. The 1.6 litre Base Camp whistles when it has boiled.
Pros
Burns free fuel from the plot.
No gas or batteries.
Cons
Check the allotment rules on fires first.
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2Burgon & Ball seed packet storage tin, frog green
A powder-coated steel tin with leather handles and three compartments, including a long one for big packets. It keeps seed packets dry and in order in the shed.
Pros
Three compartments.
Strong steel.
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3Burgon & Ball RHS potato harvesting scoop
The scoop's tines are spaced to sift potatoes out of the soil without spearing them, and a bar across the end stops accidental stabbing. It's a gentler way to lift potatoes than a fork.
Pros
Less damage to the crop.
RHS endorsed.
Cons
Mainly useful at harvest time.
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4Burgon & Ball RHS stainless dibber
A British stainless-steel dibber with a sharp tip for making planting holes for seedlings, leeks and bulbs. It's RHS endorsed and has a 10-year guarantee.
Pros
10-year guarantee.
Glides into most soils.
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5Red Gorilla Gorilla Tub, 26 litre, green
A flexible two-handled tub for carrying weeds, compost, harvests and water around the plot. It's tough, weatherproof and cheap.
Pros
Flexible and tough.
Two handles.
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6Stanley Classic Legendary flask, 1 litre, hammertone green
Stanley's 1 litre vacuum flask keeps drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours, which covers a long day on the plot. It's tough enough to live in the shed.
Pros
Hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
Leak-resistant lid.
Cons
Heavy when full.
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7Spear & Jackson Razorsharp hori hori multi-tool
A hori hori is a Japanese-style digging knife with a straight edge, a serrated edge and depth markings. It digs, weeds, cuts and plants, and comes with a holster for the belt.
Pros
Does several jobs.
Holster included.
Cons
Sharp, so keep it away from children.
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8Fiskars PowerGear II bypass geared lopper
A bypass lopper with a gear mechanism that adds cutting power for thick branches.
Pros
Geared for extra power.
Non-stick blades.
Cons
Long to store.
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What to buy someone who loves their allotment
Allotment holders spend long days outside on their plot, often with only a shed for storage. The best gifts for allotment gardeners make those days easier, from tools for planting and harvesting to a flask or kettle for a hot drink. Hard-wearing, practical gifts tend to get the most use.
How we picked these gifts for allotment gardeners
We picked each product for what allotment gardeners enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.
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