Why They Work

People like growing things. When your brand is the one that gave them the kit, that connection sticks around long after most other promotional products have been put away.

These aren't your typical sustainable merchandise with a green label slapped on. They're proper environmentally friendly promotional items made from natural and recycled materials. Recipients notice the difference, especially compared to the usual bag fillers.

Here's why businesses should choose desktop gardens as their next sustainable giveaway

• They give people something to do, not just something to own

• They create indoor gardens that stay on desks for weeks while plants grow

• They're a natural conversation starter in any office

• They work as sustainable corporate gifts that actually back up your values

• They photograph well, so people share them without being asked

What's in Our Range

The grow kits that UK offices can choose from cover a range of formats, materials and price points.

Desktop Cube Gardens

Biodegradable alder wood cube with a soil pellet, Seedsticks and a fully customised sleeve. Once the growing is done, it doubles as a pen holder. One of the most popular and genuinely environmentally friendly gardens in the range.

Aluminium Planters

The premium option. Each aluminium planter comes corked with an organic soil coin, seeds and growing instructions, presented in a fully printed box. Available in matt black too. These aluminium planters are the ones you'd pair with a luxury notebook for a high-end client gift.

Metal Planters with Printed Boxes

If you want metal planters with maximum branding impact, the fully printed 360gsm paperboard presentation box does a lot of the talking before anyone even gets to the planter itself. Direct print, label and engrave options all available.

Recycled Pot Gardens

A recycled plastic terracotta-style pot with a fully customised wrap, filled with coir pellets and Seedsticks. These recycled plastic planters are compact enough for any desk. The recycled plastic pots come with your choice of flower, vegetable, herb or tree seeds, making them one of the most flexible grow your own kits in the range.

Herb Pot in Wooden Case

A wooden case, mint seeds and a soil tablet. Simple, warm and personal. The kind of indoor herb gardens that end up on windowsills and actually get used. Perfect for grow your own herbs kits that feel thoughtful rather than corporate.

Living Pouch

Compact, lightweight and letterbox friendly. An organic peat-free pellet, seed packet, growing instructions and a full colour label. Good when you need volume without losing the eco credentials.

Ribbed Coffee Cup Garden

A branded ribbed cup filled with a soil coin, seeds and growing instructions. Looks different from the usual formats and gets people talking. Wide seed range available including grow your own vegetables options.

Seed Options

Most of the gardening kits come with a broad range to choose from. Herb growing kits with basil, coriander or mint. Flower and grow your own plants selections. Grow your own vegetables for something people can actually cook with. Tree seeds if you want to make more of a statement.

Custom seed options are available too. Just mention it when you get in touch with us.

Who Orders These?

The grow kits that UK businesses order most often tend to be for:

• Companies wanting eco friendly promotional products that genuinely reflect their values

• Businesses building welcome packs alongside a promotional notebook or branded eco bottle

• Event organisers looking for gardening gift sets that outlast the day

• Healthcare, wellness and nature brands where seed growing kits feel on-brand

• Anyone building a full sustainable promotional items pack from our eco range

The mini planters and small gardens work particularly well as office planters for desk environments where space is tight. The mini gardens and small planters can be ordered in the quantities you need, whether you're sending grow your own kits to fifty people or five hundred.

Branding

Every product carries your logo. Full colour labels, printed sleeves, direct printing and engraving are all available depending on which kit you choose. Good packaging turns these from a giveaway into a proper gift. Find out more at calver.com/branding-method.

Where We Ship

We ship desktop gardens and grow kits across the UK, throughout Europe and to the USA. So whether you're running a campaign from London, Amsterdam or New York, we can get your order where it needs to go. Get in touch to discuss delivery timelines for your location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my own seeds?

Yes. Most kits come with a standard range, but custom seed options are available. Just let us know what you need.

What's the minimum order quantity?

It varies by product. Some options start from as few as 50 units. Get in touch and we'll find the right format for your budget and quantity.

Are these actually eco friendly or just marketed that way?

The materials are the real thing. Biodegradable wood, recycled plastic, organic peat-free pellets, coir pellets, compostable sleeves. No greenwashing.

Can I see a sample before I order?

Yes. We'd recommend it, especially for the premium aluminium planters and cube gardens where the finish makes a real difference. Contact us to arrange samples.

How long does production take?

It depends on the product and quantity. Tell us your deadline and we'll work backwards from there.

Can I mix different products in one order?

Yes. If you want a combination of mini planters and seed growing kits for different audiences, we can accommodate that.

Let's Get You Growing

Need desktop gardens for a campaign, event or gifting programme? Call us on 01689 898 828 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Browse everything at calver.com, explore our digital catalogue or check out our custom designed products if you have something specific in mind.

We ship across the UK, throughout Europe and to the USA.

The Calver Branding Team