Gifts for Garden Lovers: Stone Characters for Their Plot
Short answer: A garden lover usually has the tools already, so give them a character for the plot: a cast stone ornament they would not buy themselves. Ours include a mushroom frog, a wizard frog, an owl and a capybara with an orange, each finished by hand and 17 to 24 cm tall.
Looking for the pieces themselves? See our unusual garden ornaments.
Which gift suits who?
- A friend with a new garden: Mallowcap, the mushroom frog, for the first border.
- A son or daughter with a balcony: a small piece such as The Little Critic owl.
- A parent who loves their garden: Professor Grumbletoad, a wizard frog with a painted blue hat.
- A partner with a sense of humour: the capybara with an orange.
How big are they?
| Ornament | Size (H × W × D) | Outdoors? |
|---|---|---|
| Mallowcap mushroom frog | 20 × 16 × 16 cm | Indoors or outdoors |
| Professor Grumbletoad wizard frog | 18 × 18 × 17 cm, about 2 kg | Indoors or outdoors |
| The Little Critic owl | 17 × 18 × 18 cm, about 2 kg | Indoors or outdoors |
| Honey bear | 24 × 16 × 16 cm | Both; shelter is best, bring in during hard frost |
| Corgi | 24 × 11 × 19 cm | Both; shelter is best, bring in during hard frost |
| Crocodile | 14 × 20 × 24 cm | Both; bring in during extreme weather |
| Capybara with orange | 24 × 12 × 19 cm | Indoors, or a sheltered spot away from frost |
Which occasion?
Christmas, birthdays and housewarmings. See our Christmas gifts, or let them choose with a gift card.
Questions
What do you buy a garden lover who has everything?
Something with character for the garden, such as a hand-painted stone frog or owl.
Can these ornaments live outside?
Yes; some are best in a sheltered spot and some come in during hard frost. Each product page says.
Is there a gift card?
Yes, a Ripleys Nest gift card.