As any budding gardener knows, it’s nice to start simple with something that offers a good chance of success. That’s why I love this sweet heirloom seed kit from Sarah Rainwater Design. It’s beautifully designed and packaged in a wooden crate tied with twine–at $28 the kit makes a clever and affordable gift.

“These heirloom vegetable and herb seeds were chosen because they all pose a minimal challenge for the novice gardener and can be successfully grown indoors or out in almost any US climate,” says Rainwater.

Each kit includes:
• 6 types of heirloom seeds in paper envelopes (sweet basil, cherry tomato, arugula, greek oregano, nasturtium and lemon bergamot)
• 6 biodegradable folded paper pots for starting the seeds
• 1 wooden crate
• 2012 calendar including growing instructions and a recipe

Ships within the US only. Wrapping and a gift note are available for no additional charge.

$28 from Sarah Rainwater Design.

Hat Tip: The Simple Things