Thank you all so much for your patience, between my blog going down this weekend and the scope of this project I wasn’t sure it would ever be finished in time- but it is!! And I’m SO excited to share what Moorea & I have been working on!
Four Little Pots is an invitation to get passionate about food, and to get your hands dirty in the process! It’s a challenge- you grow dill, basil, lavender and mint this summer (in the complete package everything is provided, you just need four little pots) and the ebook will guide you through with stories about how I got into “slow food”, information on how to take care of your little plants, and recipes for when it’s time to eat! To be exact:
Four Little Pots is a beautifully illustrated eBook packed with stories, tips and recipes that’s designed to look amazing on a home printer.
Four Little Pots is a guided micro gardening & cooking project, no garden required.
{For a limited time} Four Little Pots is a package in the mail with the four types of seeds used in the project: dill, basil, mint & lavender.
(If you’re subscribed in a reader, please click through to see the secure purchase options available through paypal)
This package is for people who may already be gardening with these herbs or for people who would like to buy started plants instead of waiting for their seeds to grow, or for people who just want to try out some new recipes.
The eBook Package Contains:
The Four Little Pots eBook for direct download (no waiting!) complete with:
- Full original illustrations by the lovely and talented Moorea Seal
- Stories about why I’m passionate about slow food & my first kitchen garden
- Instructions on how to plant, grow, care for, harvest and cook with your kitchen herb garden
- Two recipes for each type of herb I recommend growing, from the decadent (homemade, no machine, mint ice cream) to the simple (a wonderful basil chevre sandwich)
This package is for people who would like to get a little snail mail too! The package of seeds is a gift from me to you, you just pay for the postage – but it’s only available until the packages run out.
The Complete Package Contains:
1. The Four Little Pots eBook for direct download (no waiting!) complete with:
- Full original illustrations by the lovely and talented Moorea Seal
- Stories about why I’m passionate about slow food & my first kitchen garden
- Instructions on how to plant, grow, care for, harvest and cook with your kitchen herb garden
- Two recipes for each type of herb I recommend growing, from the decadent (homemade – no machine – mint ice cream) to the simple (a wonderful basil chevre sandwich)
2. A handmade package in the mail from Kyla, containing the seeds you’ll need to start growing!
Please Note: Most countries are fine with accepting seeds for sowing in the mail, but some are not. If you live in Australia or another country that has an import ban on seeds, I will still incur shipping cots in sending them out to you (even if the package is returned) so I won’t be able to offer refunds on the shipping if this happens.
Thank you so much for considering being a part of our project!
As a thank you I’ll be giving away one copy of the ebook- you can enter up to three times by (1) commenting, (2) sharing Four Little Pots on twitter, or (3) blogging about it, just share the links in a comment here =)
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Please let me know what you think of the project- Moorea & I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
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What an absolutely brilliant idea – we already grow a lot of stuff in the garden, but I adore that you’re encouraging more people to do it! I hope a lot of people sign up – nothing better than growing your own food… tastes that little bit better!
.-= Lizzie´s last blog ..And who said bank holidays were boring? =-.
Wow… that’s just absolutely fantastic. It looks like you put an incredible amount of time into it! Right on!
.-= Veronica´s last blog ..May Flowers =-.
I LOVE this project and am so proud of you for doing this. I will most definitely link to this later on my blog to spread the word.
Looks awesome! I definitely don’t garden. My roomie and I killed some basil in, like, 3 days. Basil, for god’s sake.
Good luck and I love the cover of the ebook!
.-= Windsor Grace´s last blog ..I need you all to do something for me =-.
Thanks so much, miss! The fun thing about it is that even if you’re not into gardening there are good recipes & stories in it too. I could raise the plants for you in protective custody and send you pictures of them, like they’re your sponsor children ;)
This is a great idea! You don’t even have to have a garden – four pretty little pots by the kitchen windowsill will do. And when it’s time to garnish that pasta with basil, all you have to do is pick a few leaves. Love the idea.
.-= Glenda´s last blog ..WalletWhiz for iPhone Giveaway! =-.
Oh Kyla I wish I could! …unfortunately my apartment has a vendetta against everything that isn’t aloe or ivy (n=14 plants moved up to the Penthouse to sunnier quarters). I am, however, working on getting a grant to plant herbs and vegetables on the roof of McCormick..we’ll see how it goes!
.-= Bridget´s last blog ..April Baking Challenge =-.
This is such an amazing idea! Now that I’m a stay at home mom I have more time to focus on my gardening and pay more attention to what kind of food I feed my family!
.-= Tamara´s last blog ..I should be washing my windows..but I’m doing this instead =-.
I tweeted about this giveaway
http://www.twitter.com/tamarajanzen
.-= Tamara´s last blog ..I should be washing my windows..but I’m doing this instead =-.
I absolutely adore this idea! I love that you’re encouraging people to grow their own food. It’s one of the most rewarding things, cooking with or eating something you’ve grown yourself. I suspect once those new to gardening start with your 4 little pots, they may just find themselves addicted, wanting to grow more and more things! :)
As for me and the boyfriend, we’re currently building new planter boxes for our terrace–we have grand plans for an expanded herb & vegetable garden. I haven’t bought all the seeds/plants yet so may just snag one of these kits from you because what’s more fun than receiving lovely packages in the mail?!
What a wonderful idea, Kyla. This project even includes those of us us with limited or shared outdoor space! Count me in (and I’ll leave another comment when I post something on my blog later this week)!
I love the idea, the look of the ebook and the fact that it’s some of my favorite seeds =) I may have to consider getting this for my dad’s birthday! Will definitely be spreading the news about this for you.
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Read or Die (and a giveaway!) =-.
what an awesome idea! no wonder you were so excited!
.-= ria´s last blog ..small town michigan =-.
I love it! I’ve been wanting to grow herbs for awhile now but I have horrible luck with plants – I can only grow the kind that don’t need water very often because I’m so absent-minded. Though I did kill a cactus once …
This is such a great project! Definitely something I plan to be involved in. :)
.-= Megan´s last blog ..Firefly =-.
What a sweet idea!
Very cool idea, Kyla. I have my little windowsill garden up and running — so exciting.
.-= Elle Bee´s last blog .. =-.
::jumps around excitedly:: Oh this is simply fantastic. And perfect timing too since I just killed the plants I had…leaving me with 4 pots! Erm, just ignore the part about me killing the plants. They were just thirsty little buggers and obviously rebelled against my bi-weekly waterings. :-p Anyways, count me in for the giveaway – but I’m buying me a package the moment I get home.
I tweeted!
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/manderzmusings
Blogged:
http://walkingwithnora.com/2010/05/05/fever-telephone-more-books-seeds-fur/
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Read or Die (and a giveaway!) =-.
Lovely idea – and, as always, beautifully designed! I don’t have sunlight or a windowsill or a garden where this could work for me, so I can’t participate, but I look forward to hearing others’ stories of their four little pots. :)
What a wonderful idea! We’re fortunate to have a big enough yard to add for a veggie and herb garden. It really does taste better if you grow it yourself and there’s nothing like bruschetta made with just-picked ingredients.
.-= terra´s last blog ..5 things I didn’t do “right.” =-.
Adorable, lady. You are so goshdurn creative!!! If only my cats didn’t eat all our window-herbs we tried to grow :-)
.-= LiLu´s last blog ..The Shiz My Boyfriend Says, Vol. XXVII =-.
So cute!!! I’ve already started planting some herbs of my own, and if I had room (no backyard to speak of), I would so do this!
.-= Lacey Bean´s last blog ..How do they do it? =-.
Yay! This looks sooooo wonderful! I’m thoroughly impressed and can’t wait to learn how to grow me some herbs. Totally buying the eBook (and seeds) right now.
But I’m still totally in for a chance at the freebie. If I win, I’ll probably give it to my sister-in-law who would love this. :-)
.-= Tabitha´s last blog ..Weigh-In Wednesday: Moment of Truth. =-.
Oh, and here’s my tweet! http://twitter.com/probablytabitha/status/13431551098
.-= Tabitha´s last blog ..Weigh-In Wednesday: Moment of Truth. =-.
sweetest idea EVER!
.-= naomi rose´s last blog ..do the macaroon-a =-.
I’m in! It’s like you read my mind :) I’ve been wanting to start growing herbs like this, and it feels even more special having your stories and love with them!
.-= Doniree´s last blog ..I Don’t Want to Want, I Want to Have =-.
Amazing! So excited about this!
xo
.-= amy t schubert´s last blog ..Etcetera =-.
Oh Kyla, it’s beautiful! Congratulations on a job well done :)
.-= hillary´s last blog ..Mesmerizing State Of The Art Caffeine =-.
this project is brilliant! we have a planting box (i’m not sure if that’s the name for it) in our back yard, overgrown with weeds and i was thinking about growing my own vegetables in it. i forgot about that thought until now… the plant box may have been just a passing fancy, but your four little pots with herbs is feasible and sounds like a lot of fun, too. :D
.-= katrina´s last blog ..Snapshots: Holgaroid vs. Nikon D40 =-.
tweeted! :)
http://twitter.com/puglypixel/status/13435437806
.-= katrina´s last blog ..Snapshots: Holgaroid vs. Nikon D40 =-.
Sweet! This is an awesome idea!
How amazing is this new project!!! I really really love this!!! Currently, I am trying to save money so I don’t think I can purchase the e-book. But, here’s to hoping I win the freebie!!! :)
.-= Kristi´s last blog ..A Suitcase Full of Memories. =-.
And….
Here’s the tweet!!!
http://twitter.com/KristiMarHowell/status/13436254702
.-= Kristi´s last blog ..A Suitcase Full of Memories. =-.
And…
Here’s the tweet!!!
http://twitter.com/KristiMarHowell/status/13436254702
.-= Kristi´s last blog ..A Suitcase Full of Memories. =-.
This is so so so so so adorable.
YOU are so adorable.
If I didn’t already have all these things started in my own seed trays, I would totally sign up for this.
.-= DW´s last blog ..May Day =-.
Congrats, Kyla! You’re amazing. Can they grow indoors? We have no patio/yard space, which sucks.
.-= michelle woo´s last blog ..Love Nest =-.
Yep, definitely! All you need is a sunny spot- this is especially for people with little space =)
THIS IS SO CUTE! YOU ARE SO CUTE! I wish I was more domesticated sometimes! I’ll keep this in mind though for when I am older, aka more mature and patient.
.-= Vixations´s last blog ..On To The Next One =-.
Oops, I just read your about page. I wasn’t trying to call you domestic. Don’t make a face at me! Haha :)
.-= Vixations´s last blog ..On To The Next One =-.
What a great idea! If I had a porch…
.-= Susan´s last blog ..the druid =-.
How cute. I dug up a garden in the back and haven’t gotten around to getting some seeds. I’m inspired by yours, but they’re shade-grown, right?
Straightup, I’m in for the freebie!
.-= Haley´s last blog ..summer plans in scrambled verse =-.
How gorgeous! Me likey. Me wanty.
Unfortunately with me being in Australia where they do not liketh the great seeds, I’m gonna miss out :-(
I had a cool little desert plant named Mickey once. I killed him because he didn’t get enough water. If I can kill a desert plant, I probably shouldn’t be doing herbs. But I’ve wanted to try it for ages!
oh yeah, and i tweeted as @i_frolic
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start a little herb garden with::: Four Little Pots http://bit.ly/dvOpqv via @AddToAny
.-= Haley´s last blog ..summer plans in scrambled verse =-.
What a great idea!! sooo cute.
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Camping =-.
Kyla! This is fantastic! When will your giveaway be ending? I’d love to participate, but figure I may as well just wait till your giveaway’s over, just in case!
.-= Awmb´s last blog ..Guess what? =-.
The winner will be announced on Friday =)
Hurrah! I wondered what your secret project was, and this is a really delightful surprise! Good job, hey :)
.-= Elly´s last blog ..Silent Communication =-.
What a fabulous and adorable idea!
.-= Becka´s last blog ..A Beloved Encore with Christie and Ked | A Year Later =-.
How adorable is this! Enter me to win por favor :)
I already have basil growing in my kitchen windowsill. Now to add the other three to the mix :)
.-= Steph´s last blog ..ISTJ is a code word for crazy =-.
this is such a rad idea! i’m passing this on to friends who live in small spaces… they will LOVE this! :)
.-= kelly ann´s last blog ..bride&groom, fields&oceans. =-.
You are amazing.
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/pixie658/status/13470316683
I even shared it on Facebook and in my Google Reader because you are just THAT awesome. ;)
I think this looks really cute!! I love growing my own herbs!!
.-= Michelle E´s last blog ..April 29/May 3 =-.
What a cute idea! It looks like you worked so very hard on this!
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..The scariest thing that happened to me today =-.
Looks great Ky! I bought and downloaded my e-book today :) I’m excited for you! (and to get the mail package and start planting!)
Kyla, this is amazing!!!!! A wonderful idea wonderfully created! Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap…
.-= Hannah´s last blog ..Saying “I love ___.” =-.
I blogged! http://www.knowingthedifference.com/2010/05/happy.html
Wow, this is such an amazing idea!!! Congrats to you :)! I’ll definitely be tweeting about it :) Must have been alot of work to put together – but the result is fab!
.-= Piper´s last blog ..{random retail – new spring collection!} =-.
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/MandyKTD/status/13490497519
.-= mandy´s last blog ..Happy =-.
Wow, what a great idea and it perfectly lines up with the book I’m reading now, Animal,Vegetable, Miracle. Gardening is something I really want to get into eventually, but I want to get the inside of my house taken care of first and at this point my dogs would just tear anything up that I planted. Getting them trained is on the to-do list also. :) I thought starting with a kitchen herb garden would be the first thing I attempt, but I don’t know if now is the right time. I’ll seriously consider checking out the e-book though!
.-= Kathleen´s last blog ..On Parking Garage Incidents =-.
Pretty sure as soon as I’m up and out of here and an apartment is set up, I will be purchasing this. It will be a great project!
Congrats Kyla :)
Very awesome, Kyla. :) Consider it tweeted! I’m sure this will be a huge success.
.-= Kiley´s last blog ..Things I hate that others seem to love. =-.
Kyla! I am so very proud of you! What an awesome project. :)
I can’t participate, but I’ll try and remember to mention it later on my blog :) Nevertheless it’s a great idea, Kyla!
.-= Charlie´s last blog ..The Story Of The Boyfriend =-.
Awesome! I just ordered this. And I’m glad I just found your blog from Moorea! I’m going to add yo to my google reader.
what a fantastic idea! i started a garden in my mom’s backyard and it’s so rewarding to see the tomtato plants, spinach and lettuce start to come up! also planted white onions, peppers, peas…with more going down this weekend (weather permitting!)
.-= kay*´s last blog ..I’m Back! (& Some Wedding Photos….) =-.
I blogged about this lovely giveaway today!
http://somispeaks.com/2010/05/07/replay-42/
what a fun and cute idea! I just bought the kit and its adorable – can’t wait to get the snail mail!
I just commented on your most recent post, but I had to come back to this one to just say how much I adore this project you came up with. I just started my own little potted herb garden on our front patio a few weeks ago, and I’d love to have the eBook to go along with what I’m already growing. If you still have copies left, I’m going to have to buy one!
.-= Samantha´s last blog ..Month One + New Challenges =-.
I submitted my order! I can’t wait to get started! :)
.-= AshleyD´s last blog ..Minor Annoyances =-.
And I also tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/AshleyD/status/13611912420
.-= AshleyD´s last blog ..Minor Annoyances =-.
What an absolutely DARLING idea. I just love it, and am so pleased that it’s your new business venture! Wonderful, wonderful stuff. :) xx
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Wardrobe Wonderings =-.
This is such a fantastic idea! And it couldn’t have come at a better time… I just started a windowsill herb garden of my own, with seedlings that I smuggled to the prairies from my father’s greenhouse in Ontario! So far, my plants are doing great… except for the chives, which keep getting their tops nibbled off by my kitties!
I can’t WAIT to get my Four Little Pots seeds in the mail! I live for Lavender Lemonade, and couldn’t be more excited to make my own!
.-= Emily´s last blog ..Day off =-.
This is absolutely amazing!!! I really want to partake and hope it is still available next week when I get paid! Either way, this is a fabulous idea (sorry I’m just now looking, my life has been so hectic!!!) Wow. This must have taken SO MUCH TIME, what a wonderful thing you are doing. You are such an inspiration. Hey, so how long with the eBooks be available if I miss out on the package part? Thanks for doing this, super cool! <3
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Fridays in Focus: {Tomorrow is always fresh.} =-.
Oh Lisa, you’re such a sweetheart! The eBook will be around indefinitely, only the packages are limited in quantity =)
What a great idea! I’m so proud of you and the great work you’ve done on this. I don’t know if I can grow these in an apartment though but I hope so!
This looks so incredible Kyla! I want to try! Let’s hope I don’t kill my plants lol.
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Aloha! =-.
I absolutely LOVE this! Cannot wait to get started. Any way I can get another package of Clodhoppers?? Those are so addicting and amazing!
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Waldi in the Snow =-.
I love it! I just purchased the kit for a friend and her husband. I am going to surprise them with it. They were talking about growing herbs, and they are about to have a baby, so I know this will make them squeal a little.
.-= Sara´s last blog ..On tough goodbyes and new beginnings =-.
Kyla! This is SO EXCITING for you!
Congratulations on launching this new, inspired project!
.-= E.P.´s last blog ..Her smile =-.
What a fantastic idea!
.-= Jackie´s last blog ..I Want! =-.
congrats to you clever girl!
smiles,
gina
.-= hiyaluv´s last blog ..In Luv with Rompers =-.
Oh what a great project, Kyla! Good for you!!! Ordering mine now – I wanted to attempt to grow some things on my patio again this year. Last year I attempted tomatoes and cucumbers. Neither went over too well, maybe your e-book will help me!
Love the idea!
Such a smart and cute idea. The mint ice-cream recipe seems worth the buy. Best wishes with four little pots.
kerri
.-= kerri´s last blog ..Sustainable Development in Schools =-.
Cute and smart idea. I love the stories that come with food, recipes and plants. Best wishes with four little pots.
.-= kerri´s last blog ..Sustainable Development in Schools =-.
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