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Mike's Gift: What His Mom Grew

Mike gave his mom the From Seed to Bouquet kit. She sent photos every week. Here's what grew.

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Mike’s Gift: What His Mom Grew

Mike gave his mom the From Seed to Bouquet kit. She sent photos every week. Here’s what grew.

Mike lives in London. His mom lives in Devon. She has a small garden.

The Gift

Mike gave her the From Seed to Bouquet kit for her birthday. She planted on day 1.

What She Grew

  • Zinnias (9 blooms)
  • Cosmos (5 blooms)
  • Sunflowers (3 blooms)
  • Marigolds (4 blooms)
  • Calendula (2 blooms)

The Photos

She sent photos every week:

  • Day 7: Sprouts
  • Day 30: Seedlings
  • Day 60: First buds
  • Day 75: First bouquet

What Mike Said

“I’ve never seen her so excited about a gift. She sent me a photo every week. It was like getting a gift myself.”

What His Mom Said

“I’ve grown vegetables for 40 years. I’ve never grown flowers. This was different.”

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