Our selection of garden gift vouchers may surprise your outdoorsy loved one. After all, what do you buy for a person who likely has everything they need? With a gift voucher, your gardening buddy will be able to choose a present to their liking, to save any disappointment on the 'big day'. Redeemable in garden centres, plant nurseries online, or as a day out for the family, a gift voucher may just be the ticket when picking a pressie for a gardener.
Finding the perfect gift for someone special often involves understanding their passions. For those with a green thumb or a love for outdoor sanctuaries, vouchers are an impeccable choice. They offer not just a present but a promise of joy, allowing recipients to curate their garden haven just how they wish. Similarly, with an English Heritage or National Trust annual membership, they'll have plenty of days out to remember, thanks to these unique garden gifts.
Best garden gift vouchers at a glance:
• Best overall garden gift voucher: National Garden Gift Voucher - View offer at Argos
• Best gift voucher for days out: National Trust Digital Gift Card - View offer at National Trust
• Best gift voucher for gardeners: Sarah Raven Gift Cards - View offer at Sarah Raven
• Best garden experience voucher: Visit Kew Gardens with Cream Tea for Two - View offer at Virgin
When considering which garden gift voucher is best for your loved one, consider their specific interests within the gardening world. Do they like to lounge around in chic garden furniture with a botanical cocktail, or would they prefer an allotment-friendly gift for their promising patch? After all, there's no use buying a ticket to Kew Gardens, when they'd prefer to take a trip to the garden centre and pick out a garden gift they'd prefer, like a new houseplant.
Check out our guide to the best garden gift vouchers - a round-up designed to bring a smile to your very lucky loved one. Whether it’s nurturing a fledgling cottagecore garden, expanding botanical knowledge with some gardening books, or simply finding solace in nature, these vouchers are a thoughtful and cherished present.
Best garden-themed gift vouchers
Best overall garden gift voucher
National Garden Gift Voucherwww.argos.co.uk
First, we recommend the National Garden Gift Voucher, sold in denominations of £25, for your gardening pal. This e-voucher can be used to purchase different products in over 1,000 garden centres and nurseries across the UK. To see where your nearest participating garden centre is, scroll below for our FAQs. Join the millions gifting a National Garden Gift Voucher every year.
Best gift voucher for days out
National Trust shop.nationaltrust.org.uk
Send a personalised National Trust Digital Gift Card via email - a thoughtful gesture for any occasion. Redeemable at National Trust locations for entry, membership, and purchases, including online. By gifting this voucher, you will support preservation efforts at their sites. Choose designs and whatever price you'd like, ranging from £10 to £500.
Best gift voucher for gardeners
Sarah Raven www.sarahraven.com
Perfect for your friends who have a little more gardening experience, consider the Sarah Raven Gift Cards for their special occasion present. Your gift card will be sent by post, with a greeting card and envelope. Redeemable against any purchase from Sarah Raven, which is home to plant nurseries and outdoor living decor, plus, can also be put towards courses and events.
Best garden experience gift voucher
Virgin Experienceswww.virginexperiencedays.co.uk
Experience serene beauty like never before with the Visit Kew Gardens with Cream Tea for Two vouchers from Virgin Experiences. A 26-acre UNESCO treasure displaying global plant diversity, Kew is home to glasshouses like Palm House and Hive Pavilion. Enjoy a self-service cream tea at Pavilion Bar, Victoria Plaza Café, or Orangery Servery, too.
Perfect for year-round experiences
National Trust shop.nationaltrust.org.uk
Your giftee can embark on a year of adventure with a National Trust Gift Membership — a perfect gift for those who enjoy idyllic countryside strolls with an appreciation for nature and history. Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, weddings, and more, it grants free entry to 500-plus places, parking, a handbook, magazine, and as an added bonus, supports the preservation of cherished sites.
Best garden online course to gift
Virgin Experiences www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk
If your nature-obsessed loved one could do with brushing up their gardening skills, then this Garden Design and Maintenance Online Course courtesy of Virgin Experiences could make an invaluable experience. A gift for all gardeners, this course is run at your own pace, with access to experts that will help you learn professional tips and techniques. When the course is completed, a certification will be granted
Best garden subscription box gift
Flourishywww.notonthehighstreet.com
For those friends who need a surprise all year round, we love the Flourishy Gardener's Subscription Box. This seasonal subscription box offers a mix of flowers, seeds, and bulbs for a vibrant garden. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, they deliver four curated boxes annually, with organic sustainable products. Dispatch dates align with the seasons to keep things relevant.
Best membership gift voucher
RHSwww.rhs.org.uk
Offer the delight of RHS Membership, with all the perks of an Individual Membership, making it an ideal Christmas or birthday present. Encased in a lovely gift pack with a £5 voucher, a yearly plant planner, two seed packets, and The Garden magazine, this Gift a RHS Membership requires activation by the recipient - then, it's all good to grow.
Best magazine membership gift
Modern Gardens www.greatmagazines.co.uk
Why not gift your garden-loving buddy to a Modern Gardens Membership? After all, Modern Gardens is your affordable source for garden inspiration. Each issue is packed with easy projects, reader makeovers, trends, and savvy shopping tips. Choose between print or digital subscriptions for exclusive content, rewards, and access to past issues.
Budget-friendly gift voucher
Thompson + Morganwww.thompson-morgan.com
Gift a Thompson + Morgan Garden Membership to friends or family, it's a voucher that's ideal for all gardening levels. Members enjoy year-long benefits: 10% off all products, four £5 vouchers for £20+ purchases, gardening tips, early access to offers, and varieties, and just £10 for a 12-month membership. Thompson + Morgan is host to fabulous plants, decor and more.
Best garden gift vouchers for outdoor living
Crocuswww.crocus.co.uk
You could consider a Crocus Online Gift Voucher. Gardeners are notoriously picky so why not allow them to choose their gift? Emailed to your chosen recipient or you on a specified date, with a personal message, this gift voucher is easy to send off - and won't have to battle with postage. Why not add some items to the Crocus wheelbarrow for yourself whilst you're there...
Best gift voucher including a meal out for two
Virgin Experiences www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk
Indulge in a classic British day out at Levens Hall and Gardens with Lunch for Two in Cumbria. Wander through the 10-acre historic gardens, including the world’s oldest topiary. Explore the Elizabethan house's grand interiors and relish lunch at Levens Kitchen—two main meals, baked cakes, and soft drinks, an ideal treat for nature and history enthusiasts. This will make for a very special day out.
Best for both lovers of history and nature
English Heritagewww.buyagift.co.uk
Embark on a historical journey across England with the English Heritage Annual Pass for Two, where children go free. Explore sites like Kenilworth Castle's Elizabethan Garden, the Art Deco Eltham Palace, Roman remnants at Hadrian’s Wall, and ghost hunts at Battle Abbey. Enjoy unlimited access to 400 sites and membership perks. These include exclusive events, behind-the-scenes tours, and a quarterly Members’ Magazine full of offers and inspiring visit ideas.
How we chose the best garden gift vouchers
All of these garden gift vouchers have been hand-selected by our team of Modern Gardens shopping experts. We carefully considered the benefits each type of voucher offers in our selection of the best. Our team has spent hours investigating and researching gift vouchers to make it easier for you to find the very best, and we'd never recommend a product we don't believe in.
Where possible, we also test and share the latest and best products you should know about. And with help from Modern Gardens Magazine, Garden News and Garden Answers, we share expert gardening knowledge to help you get the most from your product.
Verdict: Which is our favourite?
Our top pick is the National Garden Gift Voucher, which is digital and can be redeemed at your local gardening centre. Want to double-check that you can spend it at your local? See below...
FAQs
Where can I spend my National Garden Gift Voucher?
National Garden Gift Vouchers can be spent in-store at participating garden retailers across the UK. You can check where your nearest accepting store is with their Store Locator.
How do garden gift vouchers work?
Garden gift vouchers typically function as prepaid cards that can be used to purchase plants, gardening tools, outdoor furniture, or what's been specified by the voucher. Recipients can redeem the vouchers at participating garden centres, nurseries, or online stores. The process usually involves presenting the voucher at the time of purchase, and the value of the voucher is deducted from the total cost.
Some of those we've included involve an activation process, so make sure to follow the instructions and read any relevant T&Cs.
Do garden gift vouchers have an expiration date?
Yes, garden gift vouchers typically do but the expiration date can vary depending on the issuer or retailer. It's a good idea for both gift givers and recipients to carefully review the terms and conditions for the voucher, including any expiration dates or usage restrictions.
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Piper Huxley is a Homes, Garden and Wellness Product Writer for Modern Gardens Magazine, an all-rounder. When she’s not writing about houseplants, she’s tending to her own growing collection…