Celebrate a greener Christmas: Six eco-friendly gift ideas for nature lovers
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The holiday season is magical, but it often comes with a heavy environmental cost. Around 114,000 tonnes of plastic packaging are wasted, and millions of unwanted gifts end up in landfills.
For those looking for a sustainable alternative this Christmas, Expert wildflower company, Seedball, has launched a range of sustainable Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. Each product features native wildflower seeds encased in peat-free compost and natural clay, beautifully presented in fully recyclable packaging. These charming gifts aren’t just great for the holidays – but once scattered in the garden, the seed balls will bloom into vibrant wildflowers by spring, providing essential support pollinators and local wildlife – it truly is the gift that keeps on giving!
This Christmas, give the gift of a wildlife-friendly garden with Seedball’s festive collection:
Christmas Bees Mini Tins (Set of Three)
RRP: £9.00
The perfect whimsical wildflower gifts for loved ones, friends, family, and even teachers! These cute, mini festive tins are ideal for stocking stuffers or Secret Santa surprises. Inside each tin, you’ll find five seed balls, each packed with around 30 wildlife-friendly wildflower seeds, including a magical mix of Common Toadflax, Cornflower, Cowslip, Meadow Cranesbill, Musk Mallow, Oxeye Daisy, and Red Campion.
Happy Christmas Mini Tins (Set of Six)
RRP: £18.00
A cheerful set of six colourful mini-tins – these adorable and festive wildflower gifts are perfect for stocking fillers or office parties.
Each tin holds five seed balls, brimming with approximately 30 wildlife-friendly wildflower seeds, including a lovely mix of Common Toadflax, Cornflower, Cowslip, Meadow Cranesbill, Musk Mallow, Oxeye Daisy, and Red Campion. Plus, there's a sprinkle of pollinator-friendly annuals like Chamomile, Cornflower, Corn Marigold, and Night-Flowering Catchfly for added charm.
RRP: £30.00
Add a touch of nature to festive gift-giving with the Seedball Herb Collection – ideal for creating a kitchen garden at home. This charming set includes five culinary essentials: Basil, Mint, Chive, Parsley, and Wild Rocket Salad, each rich in antioxidants and perfect for planting in Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
Each beautifully illustrated tube contains 20 seed balls packed with herb seeds. Simply harvest with a snip and let them regrow but be sure to leave some of the beautiful flowers that emerge for wildlife! These versatile herb tubes are perfect for window boxes, balcony pots, garden beds, and wildlife gardens, making them an excellent choice for gardening gifts, eco-friendly stocking fillers, or thoughtful presents for friends and family.
RRP: £12.00
Show love for bees and pollinators with this eye-catching Feeding the Bees sign.
Perfect for marking a wildflower patch, this sign lets everyone know that this space is dedicated to supporting bees and other vital wildlife.
Crafted from durable steel and featuring a sturdy stake, this sign is easy to place in the soil, making it a thoughtful addition to any garden dedicated to supporting nature.
Happy Christmas Wildflower Seed Boxes (pack of 12)
RRP: £36.00
Get into the festive gifting spirit with a bumper pack of 12 Happy Christmas seed boxes! Perfect as party favours or as individual gifts for wildlife lovers, teachers, or colleagues. These cheerful boxes add a touch of nature to the holiday celebrations.
Each box includes 6 seed balls, each packed with around 30 wildflower seeds designed to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity with ease. Simply scatter them onto bare soil—no green thumb required!
These seed boxes make wonderful Christmas gifts, gardening presents, and eco-friendly stocking fillers.
RRP: £12.00
Give the gift of creativity with the Make Your Own Seed Ball Kit! This hands-on activity is loads of fun, a little messy, and perfect for all ages.
Each kit comes with 3 eco-friendly pouches filled with all the raw materials you need to create 40-60 seed balls (depending on how big you roll them!), including bee and butterfly friendly wildflower seeds, clay powder and peat-free compost.
Just add water, a mixing bowl, and a tray to dry your seed balls. The kit includes a detailed instruction sheet, making the process easy to follow. In about 20 minutes to an hour, you'll have a batch of seed balls ready to help pollinators thrive next summer!
To explore Seedball’s wider range of sustainable Christmas gifts, visit www.seedball.co.uk or follow them on Instagram at @Seed_Ball
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Editors notes
Seedball was founded by two conservation scientists wanting to boost biodiversity and help wildlife.
Seedball Ltd is an innovative organisation on a mission to help increase the abundance of British wildflowers and the wildlife that depends upon them.
Owned by Project Maya – a non-profit enterprise - Seedball manufactures wildflower seed balls using a unique innovation of wildflower seeds mixed with clay, peat-free compost and chilli powder to naturally protect seeds from predators. Its products are sold in over 500 stores in the UK, including Kew Gardens, The Woodland Trust and Blue Diamond Garden Centres, as well as online retailers such as Crocus and Marie Curie. Each year, Seedball also donates products to hundreds of schools and community groups to help support their nature projects.
