Sprout joy this Christmas with perfect gifts for garden lovers from Genus

If you’re struggling to find the perfect gardening gift this Christmas, British independent brand Genus is sowing the seeds of inspiration with these top 10 picks that green-fingered friends and family will love.

Known for designing high-performance, gardener-tested clothing, accessories and tools that combine innovation and functionality with classic British style, Genus ensures everything is built to last. Products are guaranteed to make light work of any gardening task and ensure your time spent in the garden is more productive, comfortable and enjoyable.

From award-winning trousers packed with key horti’ features to beautifully designed accessories that slip neatly into a stocking, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re buying for a seasoned horticulturist or balcony gardener beginner. The company’s clothing and hats have become a hit with dog walkers and outdoor enthusiasts too and many lines are endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Prices start from £15 and everything can be ordered online for delivery throughout the UK and overseas from https://www.genus.gs.

Clockwise from top left: Twine Pouch, Waterproof Gardening Gloves, Cable Knit Merino Hat, Merino Neck Warmer, Gardening Kneeler, 3-Season Gardening Trousers, Japanese Secateurs, Gardening Caddy Bag, Gardening Tool Holster,  Japanese Gardening Knife.

IDEAL STOCKING FILLER Twine Pouch : Part of the Genus Carry-On Collection and endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. A drawstring pouch that holds and dispenses twine, or use with the pouch open for carrying a water bottle.  Includes a carabiner to clip to your belt. An innovative, versatile and affordable present for a keen gardener.

IDEAL STOCKING FILLER Waterproof Gardening Gloves : A totally waterproof glove that’s also flexible and light enough for fine work in the garden.  The deep cuff to fully cover wrists is also elasticated, so no Velcro to get clogged up with soil and dust, and the upper side of the index finger and fingertips are all reinforced with synthetic leather reducing the risk of abrasion injuries. Available in seven sizes from XS to 3XL.

Cable Knit Merino Hat : Made from 100% felted Merino wool, this unisex hat is designed to keep your head warm in the coolest of weathers, whilst feeling luxuriously soft and comfortable. Available in five colours – Dark Earth, Alchemilla Green, Pacific Blue, Tayberry Red and Rust.

Merino Neck Warmer : A supremely soft and cosy neck warmer that’s perfect for keeping out the cold on chilly days in the garden or frosty winter walks. Made from fine Merino wool blended with super soft Tencel^TM, it combines warmth, softness and moisture management for ultimate comfort.

Gardening Kneeler : So much more than just a bit of foam! This superior kneeler is perfect for when you need that extra level of knee protection. A unique design stamped with the Genus hallmark of quality and performance excellence. Width 30cm, depth 7cm.

Japanese Gardening Knife : Traditional Japanese blade design – super sharp, ultimate simplicity, perfectly balanced.  This folding knife, made from hi-carbon steel with a brass handle stays open when you need it and closed when you don’t, without any locking device, just a flick of the finger.

Gardening Tool Holster (endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society) : Designed for hands-free work around the garden, this durable, practical and comfortable-to-wear holster can be slung around the hips or over the shoulder or slotted onto a belt. With six handy pockets, it was inspired by a loyal Genus customer who cried out for a holster to keep their gloves, trowel, snips, seed packets, pen and keys in one handy place and close to hand.

Gardening Caddy Bag (endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society) : This incredible load-carrying caddy has become a hit with gardeners up and down the country. Extremely handy and practical for keeping gardening essentials in one place and ready for use. Made in sturdy and stylish waxed canvas with padded shoulder strap, its robust design features 14 different pockets to safely stash everything from secateurs to string, forks, trowels to gloves.

Japanese Secateurs : Expertly crafted secateurs from Sokan, Japan’s oldest brand dating back to 1870. Renowned for their workmanship and durability, they’re uniquely hot forged from just two pieces of high carbon steel, with the blade and handle forming one piece to give a stronger tool and better balance, and their unique tapered bolt and positive spring action have been honed over centuries to give the highest level of performance and comfort. Packed in a beautifully distinct box.

3-Season Gardening Trousers (endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society) : These extraordinary trousers are brimming with unique gardening functionality and clever horti’ features for unparalleled performance, style and comfort for a hard day in the garden. Great for hiking and dog walking too. Women’s trousers available in four colours – Indigo, Midnight, Rich Grape and Dusky Green – sizes 8 to 22 and short, medium or long leg lengths. Men’s trousers available in four colours – Indigo, Midnight, Dusky Green, Deep Tan – waist size 30 – 44 and short, medium or long leg lengths.