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The Edinburgh Reporter Advent Calendar – Gifts for everyone – The Harvest Garden

December 18, 2011 1:30 pm

The Harvest Garden in Morningside has been there for 29 years. The first ever UK flower and chocolate shop, creating stunning flower arrangements, known for their stunning fruit and chocolate hampers as well as their exclusive chocolate brands. When you first walk into the shop, the aroma of chocolate hits you full on!

You can personalise a chocolate box from the 5 metre-long chocolate counter. If you’re looking for stunning presentation and something a little bit different then go to The Harvest Garden.

So what about the Christmas gifts you can buy here? Well The Harvest Garden say that while gifts are important, so is presentation, and that is why, when you receive a flower arrangement or a Belgian chocolate box or hamper from The Harvest Garden, it will always be presented with scrumptious bows and wrapped to perfection.

And here is a Very Important Fact if you are looking for a last minute present! “If you are looking to go that extra mile, we are open on Christmas Day!! (Yes Christmas Day!) We do deliveries all around Edinburgh, so if you’d like to make Christmas that extra bit special for someone by sending a bouquet of flowers, chocolates or a hamper, then we will personally deliver it on Christmas Day before 3pm!! Come visit us in Morningside (opposite the Churchill Theatre) or shop online on our website – where you are bound to find extra special gifts for that extra special person.

And here are some of their suggestions for all members of the family old and young:-

We have exotic Phaelenopsis and Cymbidiun Orchids presented in glass vases, with decorative gel and stones sourced from all over the world, gift wrapped for that unique, long lasting gift.

Christmas Hand Ties – our flower arrangements either come as a bouquet for you to arrange in a vase or already arranged as a handtie in water. In festive colours to add that festive sparkle to your home! Ordering details here.

Christmas Centre Pieces – Traditional and contemporary Christmas centre pieces, with flowers, holly and candles arranged to add elegance to your Christmas table.

Holly Wreaths –We have a huge selection of gorgeous holly wreaths for the front door as well as contemporary ever-lasting wreaths.

Holly & Mistletoe – One of the few places you will find fresh holly and mistletoe!

Niederegger – We are largest Niederegger UK stockist. Stocking their luxury marzipan and nougat range. Niederegger is the highest quality marzipan in the market. From their marzipan liqueurs to their Christmas marzipan Stollen and Christmas marzipan cake.

Belgian Chocolates – The only Neuhaus stockist in Scotland. Delicious, luxury Belgian chocolate. Either come in and select your own chocolates for your personalised chocolate box or order online. Our chocolate counter is over 5 metres long, with over 120 chocolates to choose from!! Neuhaus Belgian chocolates are chocolates at their finest. You won’t find these in your ordinary chocolate shop! Gift wrapped ballotins and boxes, not only will the exquisite Belgian chocolates WOW you but so will the presentation.

Lindt Christmas Range – Lindt’s very popular Christmas range. Their Lindt Chocolate Santas are back once again, in time for Christmas. Great stocking fillers and great as gifts for kids and adults alike. New this year, their Lindt Christmas Bear made from delicious Swiss milk chocolate.

Anthon Berg Liqueurs – Anthon Berg chocolate liqueurs have almost become a Christmas gift tradition. Chocolate marzipan liqueurs and the classic chocolate bottles filled with liqueurs, from cocktails to Jack Daniels bottles. A great gift for him or for her!

Marzipan Fruits – Marzipan fruits, whether you like them enrobed in bittersweet dark chocolate or without, we have a selection of marzipan fruits from the best marzipan brands.

Chocolate Gingers – chocolate and ginger. For some an unusual combination but for others, a heavenly indulgence. We have a huge selection of ginger enrobed chocolate, crystallised ginger, chocolate ginger sticks and much more. From Bendicks, Charbonnel et Walker, Beech’s and J&A Ferguson (Scottish handmade chocolates, which are our most popular!)

Reber Mozart – For those not yet introduced to Reber Mozart chocolates, you have no idea what you are missing out on! Pistachio marzipan made from fresh green pistachios, almonds and hazelnut praline then covered with chocolate are Reber’s most popular chocolates, also known as Reber Kugeln. They have a huge range of chocolates and gift boxes, for those of you who love marzipan or would like to try something new.

Asbach – The ultimate brandy brand. Asbach brandy in the form of brandy chocolate liqueurs. Made from the original Asbach factory all the way in Germany, these exquisite chocolate liqueurs are well sought after in the UK as they are rare to find!

Stollen – Traditional Christmas cake containing dried fruit. . A must at Christmas time! We have it with or without marzipan!

Panettone – a traditional Italian cake for Christmas/New Year containing orange, lemon and raisins. A sweet fluffly cake, that is very popular around Christmas and New Year. We only stock the “real” Panettone brands!

Baci – “Baci” is the Italian word for “kiss.” These more than delicious Italian chocolates are topped with a hazelnut and enrobed with chocolate. Individually wrapped, each Baci contains a message of love or life. The perfect chocolates for a loved one at Christmas time. Available in different boxes/sizes. A great stocking filler too!

Chocolate Hampers – Whether you are looking for a gift for a family or a corporate gift, maybe a centre piece for the Christmas table, a chocolate hamper does the job.. who can say no to chocolate? See our range of delicious chocolate hampers, which we can customise to suit you. Whether it is for kids or for adults, we provide a custom hamper service, where we choose what goes inside. Extras such as biscuits, jam, fruits in liqueur can be added. Let us help you personalise a hamper, and make it an unforgettable Christmas gift. We also have fantastic Lindt chocolate hampers including ones especially for Christmas.

Chocolate coins – what is christmas without chocolate coins?! It is a tradition at Christmas to have chocolate coins at the bottom of every stocking, so make sure you stock up on your chocolate coins for Christmas this year. Chocolate coins available in different sizes in a net.

Fergusons – handmade Scottish chocolates by j&a fergusons. Renowned for their chocolate gingers and chocolate fondant creams, we stock a huge range of j&a fergusons chocolates. We also stock them loose in our over 5 metre chocolate counter, where you can select which ones you’d like in your chocolate box! Whether you are looking for a gift to send away or looking for something to represent Scotland well, these delicious chocolates will do just the job!

Turkish Delight – traditional turkish delight from the best turkish delight brands in the world. Made in Turkey itself, traditional turkish delight in all flavours, rose, violet, extremely popular pistachio, lemon and many others. Mixed boxes and seperate boxes available. From Lings to Hazer Baba to Sally Williams chocolate covered turkish delight, we have many turkish delight gifts to choose from!

Glace Fruits – Crystallised fruits from Germany, France, South Africa.

Marron Glace – The luxury Marron Glace brands from Spain, France and Italy. A French tradition. Candied chesnut in syrup, available in Brandy and chocolate coated also.

This shop is packed with everything you need for those last minute stocking fillers, or chocolates and flowers for those very important people in your life. And of course you don’t have to struggle home with some of these gifts, as the shop also delivers their beautiful range of flowers and plants.

The Harvest Garden also offer a range of Gluten Free Chocolates and Gifts.

Harvest Garden 58 – 60 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4BZ