Description
This POP BOX Mini comprises carefully selected horticultural activities for the Autumn/Winter, ranging from low maintenance seeds to seeds that will require some physical effort once grown. The contents include:
- Selection of 3 easy to grow, familiar seeds: Broad Bean, Sweet Peas & Viola
- Step By Step Planting & Painting Guides (11): “Facts & Tools” and “How To” cards for each of the four seed varieties
- Coir pods (15): These are made from compressed dehydrated coconut fibre. Just add water to a pod and watch it swell up. Its wrapped in fabric and so it stays intact
- Seed Trays and lids (2): Made from recycled carbon free plastic Trays can be used as storage for the coir pods during germination and then used as a seed tray for small seeds
- Propagation Tools: Dibber and widger toolkit to help you easily sow your seeds and improve your results
- Wooden labels (3): to place in the pods or ground to record the date and name of the seed sown
- Plant & Flower Colouring Cards (6): printed on premium watercolour paper for each of the five seed varieties in the POP BOX
- Professional watercolour paint set made from fine-grain, high-quality pigments in a range of full pan spectrum colours with a size 3 brush (*synthetic, cruelty free and vegan friendly)
- Seasonal Therapeutic Horticulture Activities booklet: Explore a range of nature activities for health and wellbeing
Health Benefits
Why is horticulture so good for us?
- It’s been used for 100s of years in hospitals around the world as a treatment method.
- The mental, physical and social benefits of gardening and art are backed by extensive research around the world.
- Evidence shows gardening and art relieves stress by reducing cortisol (our stress hormone) levels
- Helps to restore our attention naturally and thereby reduce mental fatigue
- Provides a valuable distraction from pain, distress and anxiety all year round
- Increase our levels of physical activity which improves our physical health in a variety of ways e.g. lowers blood pressure, improves mobility, strength and balance, prevents falls
- It is a multi-sensory activity that is cognitively stimulating and can help people with progressive neurological diseases feel a sense of wellbeing again.
- Helps connect us to our heritage and to our local community which can provide friendship groups and social networks
Postage
Free Royal Mail Shipping 2-3 days (Offer ends Soon…)
Customer Reviews
Find out what our Customers say about us…
Natalie Coles, Wildlife Filmmaker – “This absolutely gorgeous horticultural therapy activities box has cheered me up a treat! It’s not only good for your wellbeing, it in turn helps Wildlife so it’s a win win!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dr Sam Thomas, NHS Doctor – “POP BOX is a great resource with huge value particularly supporting positive mental health and physical wellbeing. I was amazed by the amount of content you receive. Hours of value and entertainment!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Natty, Micro Roots Founder – “This all in one gardening & art box is a real treat. I’ve learnt to successfully grow my own plants and veg, and the art activities are incredibly relaxing. Feels great to learn something new!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Conor Hall – “POP BOX literally helped me get through lockdown” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jordan Stephens, Nursery Nurse & Mum – “Ivy and I have loved planting our seeds and watching them grow! We’ve had a great time adding some colour to our garden. POP BOX makes for great activities between mothers and daughters. Highly recommend!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alex Szerezla – Novice Gardener “As someone new to gardening, this brilliant box has kept me occupied for hours and helped me to de-stress after long hours at work. Watching my seeds grow has brought me a new energy of life! Thank you POP BOX ” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alexandra Wilson, British Actor & Environmentalist: “POP BOX is a great opportunity for you to get involved with some calming, creative activities and to do something for yourself.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dr Liz Jordan, Qigong Instructor – “A little box of magic. The most wonderful collection of seeds with therapeutic art activities too. POP BOX is a real pick-me-up because it’s full of love and soulful seeds to be grown. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Professor Des Evans OBE – “Using this fantastic horticultural therapy box has been a transformative experience and changed my views on how to use my garden for my health and fitness. It felt like I had a personal assistant in the garden guiding me on how to grow from seed. The easy to follow activity guides showed me how amazing and interesting seeds are to grow. A great activity for all the family!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Conor Maguire, British Rugby Coach – “As someone new to horticulture this brilliant box opened my eyes up to a host of new interests, kept me occupied for hours and helped me to de-stress. Watching my seeds grow is truly addictive!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alicia Pocock, Broadcast Journalist – “Such a fantastic idea, even if not for yourself it’s such a gorgeous gift to give to someone!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Patricia Guerrero – “Bravissimo! We received our POP BOX in Rome this week! Such a brilliant initiative and we’re loving growing our new seeds!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Claire – “Wonderfully presented and gorgeous products!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gardens Illustrated – “Few things can lift the spirits as easily as gardening, except perhaps allowing your creativity to flow. This innovative activity box from horticultural specialists POP Gardens lets you do both by harnessing the therapeutic power of gardening and art, even if you’ve never previously planted a seed or picked up a paintbrush.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is POP BOX? – POP BOX is the world’s first all in one gardening & art activity box designed by a UK health professional to help improve your physical and mental health. Gardening and art are hugely rewarding leisure activities that have many psychological benefits.
What if I have no experience gardening or painting? – POP BOX has been specially designed for all ages and abilities to experience success. The beautifully designed activity cards will help guide you smoothly and joyfully through the process. As we say ‘gardening is for everyone’!
Do I need a garden? -Whilst having a garden is not essential, an outside space such as a balcony or small patio is required as all of our plants can be grown in pots outdoors.
Does it make a nice gift for someone who is ill or recovering from illness? -Yes, POP BOX is a great gift when you’re looking for something unique and when a bunch of flowers is just not enough for that special person.
Is this a subscription? – No, at the moment we are just offering one off purchases but a subscription service to grow through each season will be available as an option in the future!
What is your returns policy?– We offer a free returns policy and full 30 day money-back guarantee. Your satisfaction is important to us, so if you’re not happy with your product just contact our team and we will offer you a full refund (though we’re very positive you’ll love our floral pick-me-ups!)
