Little Sprouts Garden Box | Irish Nature Subscription for Children
Your October nature adventure, ready to open together.
Grow three seasonal organic varieties, explore hands-on activities and discover an original story inspired by Irish folklore.
For ages 3–9; no garden needed.
Most families who find us stay with us. The monthly subscription is how they keep the magic coming.
Subscribe monthly for €35, or try a single box for €40.
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“I recently got the Little Sprouts Garden Box and my son absolutely loved it! He had so much fun sowing the carrot seeds and sunflowers, and it’s been such a joy for him to watch them grow. The activities, like making a nature wander, made it even more engaging and hands-on. It’s a wonderful way to spark curiosity about gardening and nature. Highly recommend for little explorers! 🌱🌻🥕”
“I came across this subscription box a few months ago and immediately fell in love with the idea. Often, these sorts of things sound better than they turn out to be, but not in this case! The kits arrive beautifully packaged, clearly put together with thought and consideration. My little girl loves getting them in the post and that’s before we even do any of the activities it includes. We have loved planting the seasonal things that comes in each box and learning about Irish mythology, magic and lore in the process. I really could not recommend these more - we love them!”
October brings glowing leaves, falling acorns and earlier evenings. But the garden is far from asleep. Some seeds wake quickly, some plants keep growing through the cold, and some flowers wait beneath the earth until spring.
The October Little Sprouts Garden Box invites children aged 3 to 9 to explore this turning point in the year through growing, making, nature discovery and an original story inspired by Irish folklore and Samhain.
Some everyday items and natural materials such as a jar or bowl, twigs, leaves and a conker, may need to be gathered at home. Recipe ingredients are not included.
Every part of Acorn and Ember connects to one seasonal story: even as the days grow darker, small sparks of life are still glowing.
Children can watch chickpeas begin to sprout, care for winter purslane and plant crocus corms that will wait beneath the soil until spring. Along the way, they’ll make, notice and explore, then share a story and seasonal food together.
There’s no pressure to finish everything at once. Choose one activity for a quiet afternoon, explore the box over a weekend or return to it throughout the month.
The Little Sprouts Garden Box is made for families who want to spend more meaningful time together without having to plan, research or gather lots of supplies.
The activities are:
Something ancient stirs in October.
The Irish have known this for thousands of years. That this month holds a particular kind of magic. That the boundary between the ordinary world and something older and wilder grows thin.
Your October box was made for exactly that feeling.
What will your little explorer find inside?
Orders placed on or before the 25th of the month will be dispatched on or before the 27th.
Orders placed after the 25th will be dispatched on the 2nd of the following month.
Please note: orders placed after the 20th of the month will receive the following month's box as standard. If you would prefer to receive the current month's box, simply let us know at the time of ordering and we will do our best to accommodate you while stocks last.
Delivery within Ireland typically takes two to three working days from dispatch and UK typically takes 5 to 7 working days.
Little Sprouts Garden Box is an Irish nature and folklore subscription for children aged 3 to 9, made and packed in Ardee, Co. Louth.
Every month brings a new seasonal adventure. Three things to grow, an original Irish folklore story, hands-on nature activities and simple seasonal recipes. Everything arrives ready to open and explore together.
No garden is needed. Every growing activity works on a windowsill, balcony or kitchen table.
Each box is created around the Irish seasons and the stories that belong to them, connecting children to the natural world in a way that feels genuinely Irish rather than borrowed from somewhere else.
The Garden Box ships to Ireland, the UK and EU countries. The Little Sprouts Letter ships worldwide.
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Order before 1st October to receive the October box without knowing exactly what is inside.
Prefer to see the contents first? Come back on 1st October when the full theme, growing projects, activities and folklore story will be revealed.
Choose a one-off October box for €40 or subscribe for €35 per month and receive a new Irish nature and folklore adventure every month.
What age is the box suitable for?
The box is designed for children aged 3 to 9. Younger children will need more grown-up support while older children can complete many elements independently. Siblings of different ages can enjoy the same box together.
Do we need a garden?
No. Every growing activity in the box works in a pot, container or on a windowsill. Nature activities can be enjoyed in a garden, balcony, local park or on a short family walk.
Is everything included?
The box contains the main activity materials and full instructions. Some activities and recipes may require everyday household items, basic ingredients or natural treasures collected outside.
When will my box arrive?
Orders placed on or before the 25th of the month are dispatched on or before the 27th. Orders placed after the 25th are dispatched on the 2nd of the following month.
Please note that orders placed after the 20th will receive the following month's box as standard. If you would prefer the current month's box, just let us know when ordering and we will do our best to help while stocks last.
Can siblings share a box?
Yes. Siblings can enjoy one box together. You may wish to provide additional growing containers for each child.
Where does Little Sprouts deliver?
The Garden Box ships within the EU and UK. The Little Sprouts Letter ships worldwide.
What if something doesn't grow?
Seeds are living things and sometimes they need a little extra time or a different spot. Every booklet includes growing tips and guidance. If something doesn't grow first time, get in touch and we will help.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. You can cancel any time with no minimum term. Just get in touch before your next box is dispatched.
Irish nature and folklore for little explorers.
