Mothering Sunday this year (2024) falls on 10th March – a little earlier than it often is because Easter is a little early this year. Most people know that Mothering Sunday wasn’t originally about Mums at all but about people returning home to their ‘mother church’ during Lent. Over the years, it has come to be a day to celebrate not just mothers but grandmas, aunties and any good ladies who have been important to us. Whether you are celebrating a Mum, a stepmum, a sister or even a daughter who is a Mum herself, it’s a lovely excuse to treat them to something special to let them know you value them. Here at Hambrooks Garden Centre, Titchfield, we’ve compiled a few Mother’s Day gift ideas that we think they might really appreciate.
Even if you are not the most practical or gardening-minded person, we think anyone could plant up a really pretty hanging basket or pot to make a great seasonal gift. We have everything you need: the baskets, basket liners, compost and a great selection of plants, both evergreens and those in flower now. If you’re concerned about budget, this will certainly be more cost-effective than buying a ready-made pot or basket elsewhere, plus the time and thought you put into it will be priceless!
These cymbidium orchids are real showstoppers! Although they look exotic, they actually don’t require any more care than many other houseplants, so you won’t be saddling your Mum with something tricky to look after. They should flower right through the winter, bringing colour and cheer indoors. Their leaves and flower stems can grow up to a metre tall, so they are a real statement plant. We have various shades of pinks, whites and mauves in stock now. Priced from £39.99, we think you get a lot of plant for your money.
(We do have a range of other houseplants in stock, too, of course, if something this showy isn’t her thing!)
She would probably welcome some plant food! We have a selection to suit any plant, including cacti and succulents, citrus, bonsai, orchids and a general houseplant food. Prices start at a very pocket-friendly £3.99 per bottle. (Don’t forget we also have food and fertilisers for the garden outside too!)
One of the joys of having a garden or balcony is being able to watch feathered visitors and other wildlife appreciate it too. A pretty birdbath will ensure they keep visiting and will be a gift that lasts for years. We have a selection of sizes and styles to suit all tastes and gardens. The stone-effect material is frost proof and will gently and naturally weather with age. Prices from £47.99.
If you really can’t decide what to get her, did you know that we have Hambrooks Gift Vouchers? Available in units of £5 value, your Mum can use her voucher to spend on anything in our Titchfield Garden Centre. Choose from one of our four beautiful voucher designs and a colourful envelope to present it in. If your Mum doesn’t live near us, how about some National Garden Scheme Vouchers that she could spend in 1400 garden centres across the UK?
As well as a Mother’s Day gift, you’ll want to send a lovely card. Cunningly, at Hambrooks Garden Centre, Titchfield, we’ve put our lovely selection of greetings cards right next to the tills in our Centre so you’ve no excuse for forgetting! From beautiful flowers to local scenes, we have a range of any occasion cards that your Mum is sure to love.
For further gift ideas from us, try these:
Gifts for chaps
Gifts for gardeners
Gifts for non-gardeners
Little gift ideas
Treat yourself to a garden-inspired workshop
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