The Little Farmer Philosophy

Little Farmer is a unique New Zealand business offering lovingly-crafted subscription boxes for budding young gardeners. Tailored around plants, the seasons, and insects and birds, our child-friendly boxes come packed with information and 3 different types of organic seeds, 6 planting pellets, 2 nature activities, and a quiz.

Since the Little Farmer philosophy is minimising our impact on the environment, we supply only organic seasonal microgreens, flower and fruit seeds. As well as sourcing all of our seeds locally, we use recycled and recyclable packaging and products wherever possible. 

Founded on a passion for gardening and the joy of seeing children learn through their natural environment, Little Farmer aims to encourage kids to spend more time outdoors and learn as they grow.  

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Help Your Child's Development 

Did you know almost 85 per cent of Kiwi kids spend more than the recommended two hours maximum a day on screens? While we understand that some digital downtime is part of their world, getting kids out into the fresh air is where the real fun lies!

In today’s digital age, it is important now more than ever to get children outdoors making memories. Currently, over 50 percent of New Zealand children do not engage in messy play often, while the average child can recognise over 1000 corporate logos but less than a dozen native plants and animals. 

Gardening has a powerful effect on the development of various skills and the promotion of a healthy body, for children of all ages, creating happier and healthier kids. They include:

Healthy eating - When children get to take care of their own fruit and veggie plants, they are excited to eat the fruits of their labour. As a family, watch the plants sprout and grow together, plan colourful and nutritional recipes, and once they are ready, share the cooking prep!

Improving motor skills - Gardening uses lots of different movements, which exercises muscles in both the upper and lower body and improves children’s motor skills. It also helps to keep kids active and gives them an understanding of ways to stay healthy. 

Developing STEM skills – Children learn analytical skills through gardening. They have to make decisions around where to plant the seed depending on the amount of sunshine required, how much water is needed, and how many plants can fit in a particular area. You will be surprised how quickly they pick it up!

Improving social skills and cognitive abilities – By planting seeds and tending to their garden with an adult, children learn how to follow directions, listen, and pay attention. It also teaches them about patience while they wait for their plants to grow, and the anticipation that delayed gratification brings. 

Stress relief - Modern life can be very stressful for children. Luckily, nature is a great antidote. Flowers are psychologically proven to produce positive emotions, while the stress hormone, cortisol, has been proven to significantly decrease when people are in a garden. Put simply, gardening gives kids the warm fuzzies!