Green-fingered will dig top gifts
Grounded gardeners will appreciate down-toearth presents they can put to good use, says LOUISE MIDGLEY
FUNCTIONAL NEW RANGE OF GARDEN TOOLS
Tool manufacturer
Burgon & Ball has recently launched a new range of garden tools in conjunction with conservation charity The National Trust. The collection combines superior quality with a heritage aesthetic and celebrates traditional manufacturing methods.
● RRP’S range from £8.99£34.99. Burgonandball.com
The Beamie hat is a beanie with a built-in LED, removable light unit. It has three brightness settings and replaceable batteries. Useful for all those occasions when you need to pop into the garden after dark.
● Available in black, yellow and grey. £9.99-£12.99. Suttons.co.uk/ giftsforgardeners
An image of a critically endangered Amur leopard from Marwell Zoo has been used to design a new pair of lightweight, ladies, slip-on clogs made by the Dorset-based company Backdoorshoes.
● Available online in UK sizes 3-8, £26.95 including free standard UK delivery. Visit backdoorshoes.co.uk for alternative designs for men/women/children
CHILDREN’S WELLIES WITH FLASHING LIGHTS
Encourage children away from screens and into the garden or out for walks with these fun and practical PVC boots.the pull-on straps encourage little ones to be independent and put on their own boots plus the soles light up as they run and play.
● Red or blue in children’s sizes 7-13. Town & Country available from good garden centres. £14.99