| Even the most ardent believers that Christmas is | | | | probably boast that they grow their own tea |
| a time for giving and not receiving will readily | | | | leaves or coffee beans in their home, and with all |
| admit that the anticipation of finding a stocking full | | | | the equipment and tips needed to help the plants |
| of goodies - whether they be of any practical use | | | | flourish, it really couldn't get much easier. For the |
| or not and no matter how old you are - quite | | | | younger botanists in the family, then the 'Grow |
| enchanting. Stocking Fillers can be the perfect | | | | your Own Mr Grasshead' is a fun way of getting |
| opportunity to surprise and amuse, to be as | | | | children interested in nurturing plants. By simply |
| personal and indulgent as you like. But for anyone | | | | adding water, they will soon get to see him |
| who can still remember a time when they had to | | | | sprouting his own green hair which can be styled |
| be grateful for a sock full of fruit on Christmas | | | | and trimmed in any way. |
| morning; times have changed. The list of treats | | | | Getting Creative |
| and trinkets intended especially for the stocking is | | | | For those budding Blue-Peter presenters in the |
| literally endless, so here are just a few tips on | | | | family, then why not help them to embrace their |
| how to select the perfect Christmas gifts. | | | | creative flair by including a choice of card-making |
| Who Cares About The Calories? | | | | kits for a much more personal Christmas |
| Including someone's favourite chocolates in their | | | | message, or encourage a heart-felt thank you |
| Christmas stocking might be common practise, | | | | note for those who have given generously. The |
| but what about something a little more unique? | | | | 'Cheeky Monkey' card making kit is ideal for all |
| You could invest in some personalised sweets for | | | | seasons and offers hours of creative fun for |
| that ultimate declaration of affection, or make | | | | those…well…cheeky monkeys in |
| someone smile with just a little bit of thought and | | | | the family. For those who like to give Delia a run |
| what better way than a 'Silver Love Heart | | | | for her money, or even for those who need a |
| Sweet', or give your last 'Rolo' to the one you | | | | kick start when it comes to creating something in |
| really love? Complete with a presentation box, | | | | the kitchen, then why not send them a little |
| those familiar with these famous sweets can | | | | encouragement with a traditional recipe book? 'Mrs |
| purchase a solid silver or gold version with their | | | | Manley's Christmas Treats' is a stocking sized |
| own personalised message…a beautiful gift, | | | | satin embroidered book with a host of recipes for |
| but not to be eaten. | | | | those traditional festive delights. |
| Growing Your Own | | | | Gadgets and Gizmos |
| Horticultural gifts can be a great way to get | | | | T'is the season to be jolly and the Christmas |
| everyone interested in all things natural, and with | | | | stocking is a great excuse to introduce those |
| little effort required, the house could soon be filled | | | | curious and Fun Christmas gifts that we soon |
| with an array of magical plants. A 'Grow | | | | come to wonder how we ever managed without. |
| It…Chilli Plants Gift Box' provides | | | | As Christmas can prove a costly time of year for |
| everything you need to grow five of the world's | | | | many, what better opportunity to encourage |
| spiciest varieties of chilli plants, including the | | | | money-saving than a money bank? The 'Money |
| growing pots, compost discs and plant markers. | | | | Maze Bank' offers a unique twist on the traditional |
| There's also a Chilli Pocket Garden for those who | | | | piggy bank in that a puzzle must be completed |
| like the taste but prefer minimal effort; simply | | | | before money can be taken out. A humorous gift |
| add the seeds to the cleverly designed foil packet | | | | for those more spend-thrifty members of the |
| and wait for the chilli to grow. But for those who | | | | family perhaps, or a simple way of reminding |
| prefer the more gentle approach and have a little | | | | children than money needs to be earned. For the |
| bit more patience, then a Bonsai Tree Gift Box | | | | latest in Japanese mobile phone accessories, a |
| might make a more ideal and personal gift. | | | | 'MoPod' might make an ideal stocking filler. The |
| Perfectly sized for a window sill or desk, the | | | | pod interacts with mobile phones, with a range of |
| bonsai tree has a calming quality and by its own | | | | characters that light up and dance when the |
| nature would suit someone who has the fortitude | | | | phone rings or a text message arrives. These |
| to let it gradually bloom. For any member of the | | | | great little gadgets can be attached to any phone |
| family who isn't quite awake of a morning until | | | | or even a jacket or bag - making them |
| they've had their intake of tea or coffee, then a | | | | particularly handy for those who tend to lose their |
| 'Grow It - Tea and Coffee Gift Box' combines the | | | | mobile phones at the bottom of their handbags! |
| unique with the personal. Very few people can | | | | |