For perfectly straight planting lines you need one of these. The long spike keeps the line firmly in place, in even the lightest of soils, and the two decorative cast iron stakes hold 25 metres of natural jute. So much more stylish and practical than a broken bit of bamboo.

Antiqued Garden Line, £16.95, www.worm.co.uk

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Every gardener relies on bees to pollinate plants and flowers so encourage them into the garden with this charming bee house. Crafted from hollow wooden stems, the bee house aims to create a habitat for non-aggressive and non-swarming solitary bees. Supplied with a packet of bee-friendly flower seeds.

Bee House, £24.99, www.gettingpersonal.co.uk

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Ready-to-plant grape vines make the perfect gift for wine lovers who want to grow their own mini vineyard. As well as the vine the attractive crate contains full care and cultivation instructions. Grape vines will grow in a big pot so a large garden is not essential.

Grapevine gift crate, £44, www.notonthehighstreet.com

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Seeds last longer when properly stored and this sturdy enamelled tin will keep them cool, dry and organised. The tin includes monthly dividers to prompt as to which seeds should be planted when, wooden pencils and five seed envelopes.

Seed storage tin, £18.90,
www.greenhousesensation.co.uk

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This preserving kit solves the problem of what to do with a glut of fruit and vegetables after a bumper harvest. It contains eight preserving jars with sterilised vacuum button lids, a wide-mouth funnel for filling the jars, plus a packet of Franchi basil seeds to grow your own pesto.

Quattro Stagioni preserving set, £29.95,
www.worm.co.uk

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An engraved slate marker is the perfect gift for any gardening enthusiast. Made from beautiful, natural slate and covered in a waterproof lacquer the marker can be personalised with a name or message of your choice.

Engraved slate plant market, £14.99,
www.gettingpersonal.co.uk

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The perfect gift for the gardener who enjoys a tipple. This kit includes a specially selected range of seeds that grow into plants with interesting aromas and flavours to garnish your drinks, including cucamelon, lime basil and mint plus 18 original cocktail recipes using the plants.

Grow your own cocktail garden, £13.50,
www.notonthehighstreet.com

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Featuring a William Morris design of meadow flowers, these beautiful but practical secateurs have an easy-locking safety catch along with Teflon-coated and heat-treated blades for lasting sharpness and a clean cut.

V&A Daisy Secateurs, £15.99,
www.gettingpersonal.co.uk

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Known for their strength, durability and usefulness traditional Sussex Trugs have been handmade in Sussex for at least 200 years. For a personal touch fill the trug with packets of seeds or a new pair of gardening gloves before presenting as a gift.

Classic Sussex trug, £47,
www.thegardenersshop.co.uk

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This stylish and sturdy Tool & Tuck box is an ideal gift for gardeners and is sure to turn heads at the allotment. Spacious and robust with a sliding compartment in the lid for lunch and a larger main compartment for all the other gardening essentials such as a trowel, seeds and string, there's no need for separate tool and lunch boxes.

Tool & Tuck Box, £18.90,
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