Eden creates new range of great gifts for the man in your life

1 September 2011, 11.51 am

From guerrilla gardening bombs to hairy pot plants and even full-size pizza ovens, the Eden Project in Cornwall has the perfect selection of presents for men this Christmas.

 

The educational charity’s online shop showcases the very best of food, drink, plants and unique treats – many of which come from Westcountry producers. Each gift is either recycled, organic, sustainable or fairly traded, meaning that they have added value.

 

Forget the high street rush this year and pick presents for friends and family at www.edenprojectshop.com

 

Guerilla gardening bombs from £5

Clever seed bombs and grenades, which can be used to transform wasteland, derelict areas or even your own garden; turning them into a paradise of beautiful plants and flowers.

 

Chilli lovers gift bag £12.50

The perfect gift for all hot chilli lovers! The gift set includes an Eden Project jute bag, chilli plant, South Devon chilli chocolate and Eden hot, hot chilli seeds.

 

Hairy pot plants from £4

A large range of the Eden Project plants are grown in eco-friendly hairy coir pots that you can plant straight into the ground where it will biodegrade naturally. Leaving nothing but the plant!

 

Eden Project compostable watering cans £5

These colourful watering cans are completely natural and made from 100% renewable materials and minerals with the same hardwearing and versatile uses as plastic but without harming the earth.

 

Eden project thermal Socks from £3

If you’re going to give socks to your fella this Christmas try these. The Eden Project green team need to keep warm in the garden in winter and these Eden Project thermal socks help to do just that.

 

Smite £19.50

Completely portable, this fun and addictive game of wooden tenpin is an original game that appeals to the competitive. With it’s handy ‘man bag’ it can be played anytime, anywhere.

 

Eden Project spork £28.99

Made from boron carbon steel these highly unusual sporks - a spade and a fork in one - are far stronger than stainless steel and have a lovely hardwood handle. Tough enough to last a lifetime!

 

Garlic lovers hamper £69.50

Everything you could wish for if you love garlic. This hamper includes a terracotta garlic roaster, The Garlic Farm cookbook and a selection of garlicky pickles, mayonnaises and mustard.

 

Bee hive kit with bees £140

Based on traditional bee hive designs, the Beepol lodge has been hand crafted in wood from the UK and comes complete with a live hive of bees. The bees can be delivered separately when you’ve learnt the basics and the time is right.

 

Eden Project pizza oven £675

The daddy of all barbecues this compact, igloo-style wood burning oven, makes delicious stone-baked food brilliantly. Small enough to fit in most gardens but big enough to feed a party. As used at Eden!