Holiday Gifts That Grow: Creative Ideas with Seeds

Culinary Herb & Kitchen Kits: Fresh Flavors for Every Season

Herb seeds make perfect gifts for the home chef or aspiring foodie. With a few thoughtful additions, you can create a charming kitchen-ready kit.

The Pizza Lover’s Herb Kit: Include basil, oregano, pepper, and tomato seed packets in a rustic basket. Pair with a pizza stone for a complete experience.

The Italian Herb Trio: Basil, oregano, and parsley seeds wrapped in a rustic kitchen towel with a wooden spoon.

Tea Lover’s Garden: Mint, chamomile, and lemon balm seeds paired with a tea infuser for soothing, homegrown blends.

Windowsill Herb Planter: Include dill, cilantro, and thyme seeds with a chic windowsill planter for small-space gardening.

Spicy Gift Set: Wrap chili pepper seeds (think jalapeño or cayenne) or spicy microgreen seeds with mini jars of spice rubs and a handwritten card of fiery recipe ideas.

Salsa Starter Kit: Pair tomato, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro seeds. Add a decorative recipe card for making fresh salsa to bring the bundle to life.

DIY Salad Bar: Combine lettuce, spinach, and arugula seeds with a wooden salad bowl or a jar of gourmet dressing.

Dreaming of Flowers: Gifts of Color and Beauty

Flower seeds bring beauty into any space and make ideal presents for gardeners and non-gardeners alike.

Pollinator Paradise Bundle: Wildflower mixes, zinnias, and sunflowers tied together with twine and a bee-themed ornament. 

Cut Flower Kit: Packets of cosmos, snapdragons, and asters paired with a pair of floral shears for bouquets all season long. Present them in a mason jar with a ribbon tied around the top.

Petite Posy Gift: Violet, pansy, or viola seeds in a decorative pot, perfect for indoor gardening.

Shade Garden Bundle: Include impatiens, coleus, and begonia seeds for gardeners with shady yards. Package them in a small planter with care instructions.

Wildflowers Collections: Grow something good for pollinators with these wildflower seed collections. Tie up the seed packets with jute rope or add an organic ornament as a bow.

Green Gift Sets for Small Spaces

Not everyone has a sprawling garden, but seeds can still thrive in small spaces.

Apartment Herb Kit: Pair compact varieties like chives, basil, and oregano with a sleek indoor planter.

Indoor Greens Bundle: Include microgreens or lettuce seeds with a shallow tray and instructions for indoor planting.

Windowsill Flower Garden: Combine dwarf zinnia, alyssum, and viola seeds in a decorative ceramic pot for a cheerful, space-saving solution.

Container-Friendly Flowers: Choose petunia, nasturtium, and pansy seeds for gardeners with limited space. Wrap the packets with a decorative ribbon and add a mini watering can.

DIY Garden Kits for Kids

Inspire young minds with hands-on gifts that are fun, educational, and eco-friendly.

Sprout a Science Lab: Include alfalfa or radish sprout seeds with our microgreens kit. Add an experiment log for tracking their progress. Even better, show them our From Seed to Spoon app and have them ask some questions of Growbot to see engineering and creativity in action.

Sunflower Growing Kit: Sunflower seeds, a colorful ruler for measuring growth, and kid-friendly planting instructions. Challenge kids to see whose sunflower grows the tallest!

Sow Effortless Collection™: Seed tapes, discs, and mats and growing kits. Choose from professionally selected collections, flowers, microgreens, and vegetables. Use seed tape to top the gift with a homemade bow!

Butterfly Garden Kit: Milkweed, marigold, and coneflower seeds bundled with a butterfly identification guide.

Edible Fun: Strawberry, cherry tomato, or sweet pea seeds, plus a decorative planting tin for growing tasty snacks.

DIY Fairy Garden: Combine wildflower seeds with tiny figurines and pebbles. Include instructions on creating a magical outdoor or container fairy garden.

Wellness and Relaxation Gifts

Tap into the power of plants to create thoughtful gifts that support relaxation and self-care.

Aromatherapy Herb Garden: Lavender, sage, and lemon balm seeds with a sleek misting bottle for growing a calming indoor oasis. Add a set of small terracotta pots and planting instructions. Wrap in kraft paper and finish with a sprig of dried lavender.

DIY Sleep Sachets: Gift packets of lavender and lemon balm seeds alongside muslin bags and instructions on creating homemade sachets. Ideal for tucking into pillowcases for a restful night's sleep.

Relaxing Garden Gift: Pair seeds for calming flowers like calendula and marigolds with a cozy blanket or journal.

Zen Garden Starter Kit: Bamboo and ornamental grass seeds in a minimalist planter with smooth stones for meditative moments. Attach care instructions for growing a mini indoor sanctuary.

Tea Time Garden: Pair chamomile, lemon balm, and mint seeds with a beautiful teacup and a strainer. Tie the set together with a cheerful ribbon.

Earth Friendly Gardening Kits

For the eco-conscious loved one, seed-based gifts emphasize sustainability and growth.

Pollinator Paradise Kit: Pair zinnia, cosmos, and milkweed seeds with a bee-friendly watering can. Add a small guidebook on attracting pollinators.

Wildflower Rewilding Kit: A native wildflower mix, reusable garden markers, and tips for creating a pollinator-friendly garden. Add a reusable tote for an extra green touch.

Seed Bombs: Gather native seeds like thyme, clover, chamomile, and sunflower, milkweed, coneflower seeds. Follow these instructions to make the seed bomb from WIldlife Trusts. Challenge your friends and family to see who can throw the bomb most accurately to fill sparse garden spaces. Attach a string to the bomb using honey so it hangs like an ornament

Compostable Garden Starter: Include seeds for fast-growing cover crops like clover, oats, radishes, and lettuce. Pair with composting tips and tools for enriching garden soil.

Indoor Garden Bundle: Lettuce, spinach, and microgreens seeds packaged with a tabletop planter for year-round fresh greens.

Indoor Jungle Starter Pack: Offer seeds for easy-to-grow houseplants like ranunculus or moss rose plants alongside propagation tools.

Seasonal Festivities with Seeds

Infuse holiday magic into your gifts with seeds that echo the season’s charm.

Winter Wonderland Window Box: Include seeds like pansies or ornamental kale for a festive touch to outdoor decor.

Halloween Pumpkin Patch: Gather different types of pumpkin seeds to grow large, small, white, and orange pumpkins. Check Pinterest for ideas you can use to create a booklet of decorating ideas for each type.

Spring Has Sprung Collection: Give a Bio Dome and fast-growing vegetable seeds. Include extra Bio Sponges and ideas for fast-growing flower seeds, if that’s their preference. Nestle the seed packets inside the Bio Dome and tie a bow around the kit. You can keep giving refill sponges and seeds every year!

It’s Fall Y’all: Give cool season seeds and root vegetable seeds that can be planted for a late harvest like carrots, lettuce, broccoli, and beet seeds bundled with twine. Give an egg timer for the “it’s not too late to grow” theme.

Gifts for Gardeners

For experienced gardeners, supplement their toolset with a thoughtful selection of seeds.

Patio Vegetable Garden: Pair cherry tomato, cucumber, and bush bean seeds. Package with a compact trellis or small bags of organic soil for container planting.

Vegetable Gardener’s Dream: Packets of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in a reusable tote for spring planting.

Houseplant Starter Kit: Seeds for easy-to-grow plants like coleus or primula bundled with a propagation station.

Specialty Collection: Rare or unique seeds like blue poppies or black petunias tied with a gardening notebook or app subscription for planning.

Snack Time Seeds: Include sunflower, pumpkin, and pea seeds. Add a jar of seasoning for roasting homegrown snacks.

Budget-Friendly Gift Bundles

A single packet of seeds or a small collection can carry immense meaning when presented with care.

“Grow Together” Bundle: Vegetable seeds like tomatoes, cucumbers, beans or peas packaged with a handwritten recipe for a fresh garden dish.

Friendship Flowers: Marigold or sunflower seeds in tiny glass jars with a note of gratitude for your favorite people.

Seed Ornament: Place seeds in a clear ornament with a ribbon and tag—perfect for adding a “green” touch to the tree.

Grow Your Gratitude Pack: Pair sunflower, morning glory, and marigold seeds with a journal and a pen. Encourage recipients to plant seeds of gratitude while writing reflections.

You Can Lean On Me Bundle: The 3 Sisters Collection is made up of vegetables that are interdependent, each needing and helping the others. Add handwritten tickets your friends and family can “redeem” when they need your support.

Final Touches: Packaging and Presentation

 Packaging can make all the difference. Add a handwritten note with planting tips or a personal story about why you chose the seeds. For an extra-special touch, include small tools like garden markers or a pair of gloves.

• Use plantable seed paper to create tags or wrap the packets.
• Wrap seed packets in vintage botanical illustrations or fabric scraps for a rustic look.
• Use Mason jars, recycled gift boxes, or plantable seed paper to reinforce the theme of growth.
• Tuck seed packets into small fabric pouches or burlap bags for a rustic feel.
• Add handwritten care instructions or recipe ideas to make each gift personal.
• Add a personal note to each bundle for an extra-special touch.