Here’s a little secret for you: basil is one of the most popular herbs in our SproutWorld pencils and you don’t need green fingers to grow it!

A member of the mint family, thyme is known for promoting calm and serenity, which is why we included it in our Mindful Thoughts edition.

Coriander, or cilantro, has a flavor that divides opinion. We’re a big fan of this fragrant herb and use it in several of our pencil editions.

Imagine growing a sunflower from a pencil! Just watch them grow taller and taller.

Plant a daisy pencil and watch the bees buzz around your pretty white and yellow flowers.

These blue flowers are rich in symbolism, making them great to give as a gift.

Gorgeous wildflowers also play an essential role in supporting bee colonies. You'll find them in our makeup liners.

Chia seeds aren't just great for breakfast. They blossom into beautiful blue flowers, attracting bees and butterflies to drink their nectar.

Like true love, they’re one for the long haul – carnations can grow and bloom for years, bringing color and romance to your garden.

Used in our ‘Plant a Tree’ edition, spruce is a prime example of the circular economy in action. Use a pencil made from spruce, then plant it when you're done to grow another.

Sweet and plucky, these little jewels are easy to grow on a windowsill or in a sheltered garden, and even easier to eat! After a few months, they're ready to eat.

This hardy herb is also a friend to insects and bees. Pop your pencil in a pot and be patient – it takes just over three weeks for the first shoots to grow.