Thoughtful ideas for Dad, Uncle, Grandad, or Brother – from Border in a Box

Whether he’s a seasoned allotment king or just discovering the joy of growing his own, these gifts are designed to delight the men in your life who appreciate nature, good food, and a bit of hands-on creativity. From seed kits to calendars, here’s our curated guide to meaningful gifts that grow joy all year round.

Grow Your Own Pizza Kit – £14.99

For the foodie gardener who loves a slice of homemade goodness. This kit includes chilli, tomato, and basil seeds plus a recipe card to turn homegrown ingredients into delicious pizza toppings. It’s a brilliant letterbox gift for dads or brothers who enjoy cooking from scratch – with a green twist.
Explore the Pizza Kit

Men’s Gardening Gloves – £29.99

Practical, stylish, and built for comfort. These gloves are ideal for pottering in the garden or tackling weekend projects. Includes a ‘Grow your own pizza’ trio of seeds and recipe card which makes a great stocking filler or companion gift to any of our seed kits.
View Gardening Gloves

Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder with Flower Seeds – £21.99

Perfect for grandads or uncles who love wildlife. This elegant metal feeder (designed by Sophie Conran) comes with flower seeds that birds adore – plus a recipe card for homemade fat balls. It’s a gift that brings joy to both gardener and garden visitors. The gift box sleeve can be personalised with the recipients name at no extra charge.
Discover the Bird Feeder

Vegetable Seed Wall Calendar 2026 – £34.99

A practical and beautiful gift for the organised grower. Includes 12 seed packets – one to sow each month plus a sowing guide. Ideal for allotment lovers or anyone keen to grow herbs and veg in pots.
See the Seed Calendar

Advent Calendar for Gardeners – £49.99

Countdown to Christmas with 24 packets of seeds which includes a mixture of flowers, herbs and veg.  A luxurious gift for nature lovers who enjoy a daily dose of gardening joy.
Shop the Advent Calendar

Tea Towel with vegetable illustrations – £12.50 each or 4 for the price of 3

A bright and cheerful kitchen addition for the man who loves fresh produce. Featuring hand-drawn veg illustrations, this 100% cotton tea towel adds colour to any home.
Browse the Tea Towel

Whether it’s a gift for a keen gardener, a curious cook, or a nature-loving grandad, these presents offer more than just practicality, they spark joy, connection, and a love for the outdoors. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully packaged, each item from Border in a Box is ready to gift and guaranteed to delight.

All seeds are supplied by Mr Fothergills in foil sachets. Every item has been designed and made in the UK by Border in a Box except the gloves and metal bird feeder which are supplied by Burgon & Ball.

Delivery

All gifts include free standard delivery which can be upgraded to a Royal Mail service of your choice at the checkout.

Why Choose us?

This season, we’re celebrating with gifts that are practical and beautiful to use. From stationery to seed kits, each one is designed to be enjoyed now and loved all year long – a gift that truly keeps on giving.

Lovingly created here in the UK, our collection is perfect for green-fingered friends, stationery addicts, and anyone who loves thoughtful, nature-inspired beautiful things. Every piece is curated to bring joy and make gifting easy.

• Exclusive to Border in a Box – beautifully original designs they won’t receive from anyone else
• Festive tissue gift wrap included – ready to pop under the tree, no extra effort needed
• Free UK delivery on every order – no hidden costs, just happy post

If you would like assistance in choosing a gift or more information, just ask – I would be delighted to help!