In February, we’re collaborating with gardening gifts company What You Sow on a gift bundle containing three editions of Ernest Journal along with a tin of rather special seed balls.

Each seed ball contains a mini ecosystem: seeds rolled in clay (to protect from birds), peat-free compost (to give your seedlings a head start) and a smidgen of chilli powder (to deter ants and slugs). There are nine varieties including seeds to encourage bumble bees, grow an urban meadow, plant a herbal tea garden and pick herbs for your supper. 

Each bundle includes:

three issues of Ernest Journal
a tin of seed balls
a postcard (with a handwritten note if requested)
all gift wrapped in brown paper and twine…

Limited edition: 10 available
Posting & packing: UK £3.50. Europe: £5. USA & Rest of the World £8.