Virtual herb garden workshop for teams

In a virtual herb garden workshop, every guest gets a growing kit at home and plants three culinary herbs from seed with a live host on your video call. It is $69 a person plus a $379 base fee, kit included.

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60 minutes · Book at least 16 days ahead · Continental US shipping included

The herb gardening workshop

One kit per guest and one live host for the group. The price on the card is live and includes the kit.

Virtual / HybridLive hostKit

Starting at $85 USD / person

Herb Gardening

Plant three culinary herbs from seed with a live host, then grow them on your windowsill.

1 hour

What your team gets

A 60-minute class with a live host, on Zoom by default or Teams, Google Meet or Webex on request.
A growing kit at every guest's door, with continental US shipping included.
Two ways to start seeds: soil pellets in pots, and soil blocking.
Watering, sunlight and harvest tips, so the herbs keep growing after the call.
Book at least 16 days ahead. A 50% deposit holds the date; rescheduling is free up to 2 days before.

How the hour runs

A sample session. No gardening experience needed: the host shows each step before anyone does it.

0:00Welcome · youOne line on why the team is here, then hand over to the host.
0:03Unbox and set up · your hostKits open on camera. Tray down, bowl and water in reach, gloves on.
0:10Method one: soil pellets · your hostSoak the compressed pellets until they swell, fill the pots and sow the first seeds.
0:25Method two: soil blocking · your hostStart seeds in a block of soil instead of a pot, a method that cuts plastic waste and grows healthier roots.
0:40Label and place · everyonePlant ID signs in, pots on the tray, and everyone shows their windowsill spot on camera.
0:48Care and questions · your hostWatering, sunlight and when to harvest, then open questions for the host.

Have ready at home

A medium mixing bowl
A flat tray, such as a baking tray
A cup of clean water, and warm tap water nearby
A covered surface and paper towels: soil gets everywhere
A sunny window or a grow light for the weeks after

Hybrid team? The office group plants together in front of one screen the host can see and hear.

What's in the herb gardening kit

Everything to start three herbs from seed, shipped to each guest's home. Kits can vary slightly from the photos.

Seeds for 3 culinary herbs
3 coco peat pots
3 compressed soil pellets
Seed-starter soil
A soil block
A tray and an eco-friendly bowl
A mini shovel and gloves
3 plant ID signs
A wooden coaster

Branded packaging or company swag in the box needs 4 weeks' notice. Weighing it against a terrarium or zen garden? The virtual terrarium page compares all three plant kits.

What a virtual herb gardening class costs

One base fee for the group plus a price per guest, so the cost per person drops as the group grows. Kits and continental US shipping are included.

Herb gardening class totals and cost per person at 10, 25 and 50 guests
Class	10 guests	25 guests	50 guests
Herb Gardening$69 a person + $379 base fee	10 guests$107 /person$1,069 total	25 guests$85 /person$2,104 total	50 guests$77 /person$3,829 total

Not sure of your final headcount? Book with an estimate; the invoice follows your final numbers. Get a quote for your group.

When to book

December dates fill first: for a December event, book by mid-November.

16+ days outBook. An estimated headcount is fine; we plan a 20% buffer on top of it.
14 days outGuests' shipping addresses are due. Send the address form a week before this.
3 days outKits are expected at every door, with time left to fix a delivery problem.
Outside the USAddresses are due 4 weeks out, so book about 5 weeks ahead.

Where kits ship

Per-guest shipping, by guest address.

Herb gardening kit shipping per guest, by guest address
Guest address	Per guest
Continental US	Included
Alaska, Hawaii & US territories	+$75 a guest
Canada	+$60 a guest
International	+$45 a guest

Many countries regulate seed imports, so tell us early which countries any guests outside the US are in. More on shipping kits to global teams.

After the call: the first two months

The host covers care in class. Send this list round afterwards so the herbs make it to the kitchen.

Day 1Give the pots your brightest window. South-facing is best; a bright east or west window also works.
Weeks 1 to 2Nothing showing yet is normal: herb seeds germinate slowly, in about 10 to 14 days.
Every few daysWater lightly, about twice a week, and let the soil dry slightly in between. Soggy soil kills seedlings.
Dark window?Run a grow light 6 to 12 inches above the leaves, on a timer for 12 to 16 hours a day.
Crowded potsThin each pot to its strongest, most compact seedling.
Weeks 6 to 8Pinch back the tops so the plants branch out instead of growing tall.
First harvestCut just above a pair of leaves. Leave 4 to 6 inches of stem on annual herbs; take only the top third from perennials.

Sources: University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University Extension.

When it fits best

Earth Day weekGrown from seed, less plastic, and a skill people keep.
A spring kickoffThe herbs grow on through the quarter, a small reminder of the day.
A wellness weekA calm, hands-on hour with no competition and no performing.
Teams who cookThree culinary herbs for the kitchen, and the host covers how to use them.
A winter pick-me-upSomething green on the windowsill in the dark months, with a grow light.

Virtual herb garden workshop questions

How does a virtual herb garden workshop work?

Every guest gets a growing kit at home before the day. A live host leads a 60-minute session on your video call: two ways to plant seeds, then watering and sunlight for the weeks after. No gardening experience needed; the host shows each step first.

How much does a virtual herb gardening class cost per person?

Herb Gardening is $69 a person plus a $379 base fee, kit and continental US shipping included. That comes to $2,104 in total for 25 guests, about $85 a person. The price per person drops as the group grows. A 50% deposit holds the date, and the invoice follows your final headcount.

What's in the herb gardening kit, and what do guests need at home?

The kit has seeds for 3 culinary herbs, 3 coco peat pots, 3 compressed soil pellets, seed-starter soil, a soil block, a tray, a bowl, a mini shovel, gloves, 3 plant ID signs and a wooden coaster. Guests add a mixing bowl, a flat tray, a cup of clean water and a covered work surface, plus a sunny window or grow light for the weeks after. Kits can vary slightly.

Can seed kits ship to employees in Canada or outside the US?

Herb Gardening ships to the continental US with shipping included and lists a per-guest fee for other addresses: Alaska, Hawaii & US territories +$75 a guest, Canada +$60 a guest, International +$45 a guest. Many countries regulate seed imports, so tell us early which countries any guests outside the US are in. With guests outside the US, book about 5 weeks ahead.

How long until the herbs sprout, and how do we keep them alive?

Herb seeds are slow: expect sprouts in about 10 to 14 days. Keep the pots in your brightest window, water lightly about twice a week and let the soil dry slightly in between. A grow light on a timer helps in a dark room or in winter.

How far ahead should we book, and when are addresses due?

Book at least 16 days ahead. Addresses are due 14 days before the event, so share the address form early. December dates fill first: for a December event, book by mid-November.

Does it work for hybrid teams or people in different time zones?

Yes. Office guests plant together in front of one room screen the host can see and hear, while remote guests join from home. For a team spread across time zones, book two sessions so everyone plants during their own workday.

Is herb gardening a good team building activity for Earth Day or a wellness week?

Yes. It is calm and hands-on with no winners or losers, and people grow their herbs for weeks after the call. Pair it with a terrarium or zen garden kit for a series, or read more on gardening team building for workplace wellness.