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Animal Gifts
Animal experiences, owl lovers, meerkats, tigers, penguins, big cats, pet lovers
Creative gifts
Wildlife photography experiences, digital photography, bird photography...
Flowers, Trees & Gardens...
For the winter, books, magazines, garden experiences, garden hampers
Gift Membership
RHS, RSBP, National Trust, Woodland Trust, ZSL London Zoo & more
Hamper Gifts
for the bathroom, the garden, babies, organic hampers
Palm oil free gifts
Food, bath & body.
Soft toys
Singing toys, teddy bears, TV characters, animals
More gift ideas with a Green theme
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Experience days for Garden Lovers
| For garden lovers, what about giving them an experience day they'll remember & enjoy? These are great for giving people inspiration & enjoyment of gardens without lifting a fork or digging with a spade. When you click through to go to ther retailer, please check locations, prices, T&Cs & voucher expiry dates before you buy, as these may change. It's always a good idea just to give the recipient a gentle nudge shortly after they receive the gift to remind them there's a voucher expiry date, in particular. |
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Head to Surrey for a wonderful day at RHS Wisley. There's a tremendous diversity of plants to enjoy, as well as the rose gardens, fruit & vegetable gardens - and the Glasshouse, home to 5,000 varieties of tropical plant! There'll be lots for you to discuss over Afternoon Tea - with delicious sandwiches, scones with jam & cream and a selection of cakes. Mouthwatering... please note voucher is valid until 30 June 2010 for two people, so don't delay, treat someone special to this gift today! (Virgin Experience Days also offer a visit with an overnight stay at a nearby hotel for £235.00. Click here for details)
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£65 from Buy a Gift |
Kew Gardens & Afternoon Tea for Two
Lose yourselves for an afternoon in the beautiful gardens & 250+ years of history at the world famous Kew Gardens in Richmond. Stroll around this internationally-renowned botanic paradise. It plays host to the Princess of Wales Conservatory, has 10 temperate zones homesa huge variety of plants including orchids and cacti. After your leisurely stroll, it's time to tuck into Afternoon Tea at the Richmond Gate Hotel. |
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£49.00 from Virign Experience Days
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National Trust Day for Two
This is a lovely gift and excellent value. It includes an admission pass for two at a participating National Trust property of your choice. From the day of your first visit, you'll have 31 days to visit as many National Trust properties as you wish! You can spend as long as you wish at the property. This gift includes a "Cream Tea for Two" voucher to be used on one National Trust Visit, your choice of Coast or Countryside National Trust Book, a Map Guide to plan your outings, a parmking pass (valid for 31 days from your visit visit at most but not all National Trust car parks), and a 20% discount voucher for use in a National Trust shop on one of your visits!
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£49.00 from Virign Experience Days
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2 for 1 Gardens Tour & Afternoon Tea at Paradise Wildlife Park
This is a garden tour with a bit of a difference - it's at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire! The Park is thought to have some of hte best zoological gardens in the UK, with a dedicated gardening team. The gardens have been developed to provide food for the animals, to give visitors pleasure and to help with conservation & education. Many plants and shrubs are wildlife friendly. Many of the beds and borders house plants and shrubs suitable for feeding a selection of the Park’s animals, including the bamboo, which serves as a lovely treat for the Red Pandas. Your treat is not the bamboo, but a lovely Afternoon Tea with sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea or coffee |
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A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a 2 course Garden Lunch wtih coffee, hosted by Susan Cunliffe-Lister who has pioneered the gardens & grounds at Swinton Park & who will give an insight into the restoration & design of the parkland and walled garden, and of her planting scheme. After lunch, there's a guided tour of the grounds. Be inspired! Please note that availability for this is limited and there will be others there on the day, possibly around 40 people - but a great chance to meet & talk to other people who love gardens!
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£80.00 for one, £159.00 for two from Virgin Experience Days
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Flower Arranging Workshop for 1 or 2
This workshop takes place in London (Islington), and it offers an introduction to all aspects of choosing and arranging flowers, full of tips from inside the trade, including how to keep your blooms fresh. You'll look at contemporary and traditional styles There's a step-by-step demonstration and the opportunity to make your own bouquet - all the flowers, foliage and equipment, including beautiful wrapping, are provided. Finish the experience off with a lovely cup of tea and delicious cake. A lovely gift for anyone who loves flowers and gardens - this is a refreshing and relaxing way to spend time indulging in an interest or a new hobby. Please note there is no access for people with disabilities plus you need to climb stairs to get to the venue.
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Your garden lover may already have been to the world famous Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (you could treat them to tickets here), but how about treating them to a visit to Hampton Court Palace, when they are able to explore the magnificent State apartments & beautiful gardens at leisure, before following it up with a delicious Champagne Afternoon Tea at the nearby Kingston Lodge hotel?
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£8.00 from Crabtree & Evelyn
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Gardeners' Mini 60 Second Hand Cream Fix Kit
Crabtree & Evelyn have a lovely range of gifts for anyone who loves to take care of their hands and loves smellies on themselves or around the home! These include their Gardeners Selection, with the kit pictured left. Hand Recovery cleanses, exfoliates, and moisturises. Hand Therapy hand cream helps care for beautifully soft hands all day. The Gardeners' selection at Crabtree & Evelyn has other lovely gift ideas, ranging from a Gardeners Handcare Caddy with luxury Hand Care soap and Hand Therapy to their fast working Hand Recovery, This is a lovely gift garden lovers can enjoy at home - and don't forget, Crabtree & Evelyn also have a beautiful range of Fine Foods - biscuits, teas, preserves & confectionary - delicious & enjoyable to indulge in after time in the garden! Check out their promotions as well, which currently include Heritage Soaps (3 for £15)
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Give a hug...
A hug is great gift - one size fits all and it's easy to exchange.
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The Quote Garden
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