The doorbell rang loudly this morning and I was greeted by a little crowd of children. One of them waved a paper packet at me and asked if I’d like to buy some carrots. Carrots? In a paper packet? What is wrong with kids these days?

It was a fundraising exercise for their school and instead of flogging chocolate bars, they were selling packets of seeds. I sat down and flicked through their box of goodies. There was a good range of vegetables, herbs and flowers.

I bought these 3 packets at $3 a packet. All edibles of course 🙂

Schools encourage mass chocolate bar consumption when they ask students to flog boxes and boxes of chocolate to their friends and family. This is a more conscientious, “save the planet” way to raise funds. Well done McGregor’s! Good luck little ones! I hope you reach your $60 target!

Here’s a couple of photos of what my garden is up to at the moment.

Brussel sprouts

Broadbeans (Fava)