Gardening gifts for kids: fun presents for budding botanists

Getting kids into gardening is no easy task, but fun games and perfectly designed children's tools can help spark their interest in the outside world. From old-school flower presses to grow-your-own kits and bee bricks, our chosen gifts are fun and educational, no matter the size of your garden.

If you need more inspiration, take a look at our other gift guides on games, memberships and furniture for gardeners too. Don't miss our bumper guide to the best gifts for gardeners this Christmas.

The best gardening gifts for kids in 2024

Kids' gardening tools

This durable trowel and fork set has been designed in collaboration with the National Trust and is finished in cheerful colours to keep things interesting. It’s made from rust-resistant high-carbon steel and FSC-certified ash wood.

You can only get so far with hand tools, so larger options like shovels, rakes and hoes also make useful gifts. These ones are scaled down, with a total length under 77cm, so they’re perfect for children aged three and over. This set comes with a book of gardening tips to help youngsters gain confidence outdoors.

See our other top kids' gardening sets for alternatives.

Miniature versions of the real deal, these children's gardening tools are made from stainless steel and have strong wooden handles to make them light yet sturdy.

Kids' gardening equipment and supplies

This sunny yellow watering can is made from rust-resistance galvanised steel with a powder coating, and comes with a rose attachment to help soften any erratic watering techniques. With a capacity of 1 litre, it shouldn't be too heavy for children to carry either.

Don't miss our round up of the best watering cans.

Grow bars makes planting extra easy. All you do is put the bar in a container, keep it watered and place in a sunny position. Eventually the seeds should start to germinate, and once they’ve grown a bit, you can plant them around the garden.

Keep their hands free from scuffs and scrapes with a pair of gardening gloves. This blue and orange pair from the National Trust is soft, durable and machine washable, so it'll be easy to keep the gloves looking cheery and bright.

The bee bricks contain cavities for solitary bees to lay their eggs in safety; their offspring emerge the following spring and the cycle begins again. The concrete brick can be left as a freestanding bee home in the garden or it can be built into a wall for an integrated look.

See our guide to the best bee houses to find more high-quality bee bricks, or check out our tips on how to make a bee-friendly garden.

A fully biodegradable and very fun gardening gift for kids which is a perfect way of encouraging them to think about the natural world. Just throw the bombs on bare soil and make sure they have natural light and stay damp.

You can also find lots of other seed bombs on the market - perfect for adding an exciting twist to any gardening session.

Once these pencils are too short to use, you plant them upside down in soil and wait for them to grow into luscious flowers, fragrant herbs or fresh vegetables. They are made from sustainable and certified wood and are natural and non-toxic.

Fun gardening activities

This fun gift set makes it easy to create tasty snacks for your local birds. It includes two ‘pizza bases’ made from wooden discs, which you load up with the mixed seeds and peanuts.

Stock up on extra bird seed with our guide to the best seed, mealworms and suet balls available.

This fun activity kit is designed for kids aged three to eight. It's created by qualified teachers, and packed by workers earning at least the Real Living Wage. It's also fully recyclable and free from plastic wherever possible.

What’s more, most of the seeds included are organic and biodynamic, and the compost pellets are peat-free.

With a flower press, children can learn how to create beautiful images from flowers and foliage growing in the garden. This one is small and would easily fit into a backpack. The set includes 10 sheets of card and 18 blotting paper sheets.

We've listed other great flower presses; read our guide to find alternatives.

Both a gardening gift and an educational gift, the card game format will help players learn about a tree’s leaves, seeds, flowers and more in an accessible and fun way.

Looking for more games? See our favourite board games and garden games to play.

This is a fun and educational kit that's perfect for gardening beginners and will teach kids about seed germination, the different parts of a plant and more.

We've also rounded up some of the best growing kits you can buy today.

Kids' gardening books

A book that's perfectly suited for ages 4 to 8, We Are The Gardeners chronicles the adventure of a brand new family garden. The book is a charming and realistic portrayal of the ups and downs of gardening and how it is often hard work but always rewarding. A New York Times bestseller.

Mindful and pleasing on the eye, this sticker anthology is packed full of vintage, intricate botanical drawings; including flowers, ferns, exotic plants and fungi. Perfect for scrapbook lovers or gardeners in need of some plant escapism during the colder months.

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