Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts for Dads who Love to Garden

Left it a bit late? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Whether time ran away from you or you’ve just not found the right thing, there’s still time to sort a thoughtful present. If your dad (or stepdad, grandad, father-in-law, or father figure) enjoys pottering in the garden, we’ve got a few perfect last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas to save the day.

Send a National Garden Gift Card Instantly

No wrapping, no postage delays – just a few clicks and you’ve got a gift that’s thoughtful and practical. National Garden Gift Cards can be sent by email with a personal message and delivered instantly or scheduled ahead to land on Father’s Day itself.

They’re ideal for dads who love their garden, with over 1,000 UK garden centres and nurseries where they can spend them on plants, tools, or anything else they fancy.

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DIY a Gardening Hamper

Looking for last minute DIY Father’s Day gifts with a personal touch? Raid your local garden centre or even your own shed and pull together a mini gardening hamper. Ideas include:

  • A pair of sturdy gardening gloves
  • Packets of wildflower or veg seeds
  • A plant pot or small trowel
  • Twine, labels or bee-friendly bulbs
  • A handwritten planting guide or “voucher” for a gardening afternoon together

Quick to assemble and full of charm – especially for dads who appreciate the homemade touch.

Print a Personalised Plant Label or Gift Card

Need something you can hand over in person? Create a personalised National Garden Gift Card with a special photo to print at home and pair it with a promise to visit a garden centre together next weekend.

It's a simple way to make a Father’s Day last-minute gift feel more personal.

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Plan a Garden-Inspired Day Out

If he’s the type who’d rather do something than get something, how about planning a garden-themed afternoon? Ideas include:

  • A walk around your local botanical garden or National Trust site
  • A visit to his favourite garden centre followed by coffee
  • An at-home garden project together – raised beds, herb pots, bird boxes or seed sowing

Even if the gift is last-minute, the thought (and time together) still means a lot.