Little Sprouts Garden Box, a small business dedicated to fostering a love of nature and gardening in children, has been awarded one of the prestigious Three Ireland Grants for Small Businesses. Founded by Jessica Bourke, Little Sprouts Garden Box brings sustainable, hands-on gardening activity kits to children across Ireland, providing educational activities that families can enjoy together.
Little Sprouts Garden Box grew from Jessica’s lifelong love of gardening. Her passion for plants and nature took root as she watched her grandparents and mother build their lives around gardening through establishing the Dundalk Garden Centre. Now, as a parent herself, Jessica felt inspired by her daughter, Ellie, to pass this joy along to a new generation.
“As a parent, I know the struggle of balancing screen time with meaningful activities. With Little Sprouts Garden Box, I wanted to create something both educational and fun that parents and kids can do together,” said Jessica Bourke, founder of Little Sprouts Garden Box.
Little Sprouts Garden Box offers a range of seasonal gardening kits packed with organic seeds, peat-free compost, kid-sized tools, and easy-to-follow instructions designed for children aged 3 and up. Each box includes seasonal organic seeds, engaging activities, and recipes that bring the gardening experience full circle. These activities help kids develop fine motor skills, responsibility, patience, and even introduce STEM concepts in a hands-on way.
Winning the Three Ireland Grant for Small Business will enable Little Sprouts Garden Box to reach more families, invest in more eco-friendly materials, and expand its educational offerings.
“This grant will allow us to spread the joy of gardening to more families across Ireland, helping them connect with nature in a meaningful way,” added Jessica.
Visit LittleSproutsGardenBox.com to learn more about the seasonal garden kits and join the growing community of young gardeners across Ireland.