Username: @grandmagreenthumb
Item Name: KOEUB'S Little Garden Kit – Manufactured circa 1930
Estimated Production Date: 1930
Contributor’s Notes:
hELLo sir this is my old gardEn set I had whEn little girl. funny thing is sunfloer seed packet says "SUNELOWERS" haha! my grandson say it was mistake but I like it very much! this set I find in my closet and it’s still have seeds inside!! i will plant them and show you they will grow. koebu will be happy when see my flowers bloom.
Administrator's Note:
This KOEUB'S Little Garden Kit, produced around 1930, is a charming example of character-branded educational kits designed to encourage children's interest in gardening. The set includes a small fabric bag of soil, a wooden watering can, and seed packets labeled "SUNFLOWERS" and "BEANS." Notably, the "SUNFLOWERS" packet has a typographical error, reading "SUNELOWERS," which adds an endearing, unintended quirk to this particular piece.
The contributor's enthusiasm to grow the nearly century-old seeds is heartwarming, though from a conservation standpoint, we gently advise treating the kit as a preserved artifact. While it’s tempting to revive its original purpose, such vintage items are best kept intact to maintain their historical integrity. Nonetheless, the spirit of nurturing life that this set embodies is timeless, and we wholeheartedly support the sentiment behind the gesture.
