Give something meaningful this Christmas. Something green, gorgeous, and good for the soul (and the soil!).

We’ve got a gift for everyone, whether they’re a plant lover, a hobby gardener, or someone who simply appreciates thoughtful gifts that support the community.

Here are our top picks for presents for gardeners, all available in-store at STEPS Garden Centre!

Succulent plants
1. Succulents

Succulents are the perfect low-maintenance gift!

Beautiful, hardy, and ideal for brightening up desks, windowsills, coffee tables or patios. With our wide range of shapes and colours, we have succulents to suit every style and gardening skill level.

Pop in and pick up the perfect plant for someone special this Christmas. Starting from $7!

A selection of grow kits
2. Grow kits

Grow kits are perfect for beginners, kids, or curious green thumbs who aren’t ready to commit to anything too big just yet.

These self-contained kits include everything needed to grow fun plants like:

  • Cacti
  • Mint
  • Tea
  • Grass heads
  • Carolina Reaper chillies
  • Strawberries
  • House plants

Just add water, sunlight, and a little love! Starting from just $7, up to $40.

A selection of seed bombs
3. Seed bomb collections

Seed bombs are a playful and eco-conscious way to scatter plenty of beautiful wildflowers or herbs into the garden.

They’re easy to use and make great stocking stuffers or Secret Santa surprises!

Find a few options in-store from $25.99.

STEPS student holding a jar of Pathways to Plate Ploughman's Pickles
4. Pathways to Plate products

Our Pathways to Plate products are beautiful gifts that give back.

Created by students at STEPS Pathways College as part of their transformative real-world learning, these delicious seasonal products are grown at STEPS Garden Centre, prepared in the STEPS Café on George kitchen, and packed with love and purpose.

When you buy a Pathways to Plate product, you’re supporting young people with a disability and autism on their journey towards independence and empowerment.

Find our first range of flavours at STEPS Café on George, located on the same site as STEPS Garden Centre!

Native insect homes
5. Native insect homes

Invite helpful pollinators into your backyard with a native bee hotel!

These practical and adorable additions to your garden space provide safe shelter for native bees, important pollinators that help boost veggie patch productivity and support a healthy plant ecosystem.

They’re low maintenance, easy to install (just set and forget!), and a brilliant eco-friendly gift for just $33.

A selection of plantable cards
6. Plantable cards

Thoughtful, sustainable, and blooming with charm.

Each card is embedded with seeds, so your thoughtful gift continues to grow long after the Christmas holidays. All they need to do is plant the card in soil, water it, and watch gorgeous wildflowers or herbs spring to life.

A perfect add-on gift for anyone, whether they’re a seasoned gardener or a total beginner! Our range starts from $7.

Darlac pocket chainsaw
7. Darlac Pocket Chainsaw

For the practical gardener in your life, this clever compact tool is perfect for pruning, cutting, and clearing on the go.

The Darlac Pocket Chainsaw folds away neatly, fits in your pocket, and makes maintenance work on small trees and large potted plants super simple.

Come see us in store to buy, available for just $59.95.

A promotional image for STEPS Garden Centres Paints and plants school holiday activity.
8. STEPS Garden Centre workshops

Give the little gardeners in your life a gift that they’ll never forget with a spot in one of our hands-on school holiday workshops!

Pots and Paints Workshop: Paint a pot, plant something special, and take it home to nurture.

  • Session 1: Tuesday 6 January 2026, 9:30am to 10:30am
  • Session 2: Wednesday 7 January 2026, 9am to 10am
  • $12 per person

 

A promotional image for STEPS Garden Centres Fairy Garden Workshop.

Fairy Garden Workshop: Build a miniature world filled with plants, rocks, and fairy friends.

  • Wednesday 14 January 2026, 9:30am to 10:30am
  • $45 per person

Both are magical experiences for kids, giving them something creative and nature-inspired to do before the new school year.

Talk to our friendly team today about gifting a workshop session!

A photo of a bird bath.
9. Bird bath

Every garden needs a bird bath!

Beautiful and functional, bird baths provide fresh water for drinking and bathing, helping birds stay cool, clean and healthy during the hot Queensland summer. Plus, they invite more feathered friends to your garden, supporting biodiversity and pollinator activity in your outdoor space.

Available in a variety of styles and colours, starting from $120.

A photo of gift cards for the STEPS Garden Centre.
10. STEPS Garden Centre gift cards

Can’t decide on the right gift? Why not let the green thumb choose for themselves with a STEPS Garden Centre gift card?

Please be aware that a $4 fee applies to cover the cost of the physical card, which can be loaded with any amount of your choosing.

Give the gift that grows

All of these gifts are available in-store at STEPS Garden Centre, and every purchase supports our mission to grow brighter futures for young people with a disability and autism.

As a non-profit nursery on the Sunshine Coast, your Christmas spending with us goes even further, helping students at STEPS Pathways College develop the skills and confidence they need to live independently and reach their goals.

Visit us in-store this festive season!

📍 Ulm Street South, Caloundra 4551
⏰ Open 7 days a week, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
🚗 Free parking

A photo of a Christmas tree.

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