Since we are on the subject of eggs…

I thought these babies were such a beauty and a novelty. A nice way of bringing the outdoors inside the confines of your home and office. Of course I can almost hear some cynics say, “Eh di itanim mo na lang sa paso!” (Why not just plant it in a pot!)Okay, yes, I agree, but it wouldn’t come out as aesthetically appealing. And after a while, if you intend to keep these babies thriving, you would have to plant them in a pot anyway.

I want some MINT…

The precious, little eggling looks and feels like an extra large egg, but crack its top and discover a garden ready to grow! Cultivation is easy — seeds are already sown into eggling’s fortified peat mixture, just crack its top (by tapping on it with a spoon), water and place in bright spot. Plants grow for up to five months in the eggling, after which it can be planted directly in soil.

Malibu Enterprise which sells these egglings say that they are extremely popular in Japan where it is hand made of white porous ceramic, the eggling (54mm x 47.5mm) comes with a terra cotta tray and an extra seed pack to insure success. Nine egglings are available: herbs (basil, mint, thyme, Italian parsley), flowers (phlox, petunia) and special edition (Lavender de Provence, Wild Strawberry, Spicy Red Pepper). In its handsome gift box, the eggling makes a clever and delightful gift for the chef, gardener or anyone who loves the cute and curious.

And if egglings aren’t your type, this company sells a unique concept called the Matchstick Garden which has everything you need to grow an herb or flower garden in a cute canvas tote!

The Matchstick Sampler includes:
- Mixed Herb and Wildflower Matchstick Gardens (2)
- 4 Mini-Pots w/ Drainers (choose from brown, green or cream)
- Handy reusable canvas tote

It’s a great way to teach kids about growing a garden.
For more products like these, visit Eggling’s site here.