Description
This small farmhouse cress garden kit lets you build a 3D model house and garden from foam board, then sow and grow real cress in a garden bed of its own. The farmhouse has a red roof, a brick-effect chimney, blue-framed windows and a wood-effect porch. It stands on a bright green base edged with a white picket fence, tall trees, sunflowers, hedges and a flight of steps, all raised on stone-effect pillars. Look closely and you will spot a cockerel and a rabbit among the little farmyard details. The kit measures 20.3cm long, 13.5cm wide and 10.5cm high, compact enough for a windowsill.
We like it best on a kitchen windowsill, where the finished farmhouse makes a cheerful little scene and the cress bed brings a patch of fresh green indoors. It also suits a desk, a bookshelf or a sideboard in any dry room. The fun comes in two stages. First comes the building, as the pieces come together into a house, a yard and a garden. Then comes the growing, which gives you something to check on each day as the seeds come up. It is a thoughtful small gift for anyone who enjoys model making, growing things or a quiet hands-on project on a rainy afternoon.
No glue is needed: the printed foam board pieces simply slot together using numbered tabs, so you can follow the numbers from the base up to the rooftop. The kit includes the cress seeds alongside the foam board sheets. Foam board is light and does not like being soaked, so water the cress gently and dab any splashes off the model with a soft dry cloth. Dust the finished farmhouse in the same way. Set it where you will see it every day, and it becomes a small, growing reminder of an afternoon well spent.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Foam board & seeds |
| Length |
20.3cm |
| Width |
13.5cm |
| Height |
10.5cm |
| Weight |
0.054KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
Do I need glue to build the farmhouse?
No glue is needed. The foam board pieces slot together using numbered tabs, so you simply match the numbers as you build.
How big is the cress garden kit?
The kit measures 20.3cm long, 13.5cm wide and 10.5cm high, a compact size that fits neatly on most windowsills and shelves.
Are cress seeds included?
Yes, the kit is made up of foam board pieces and cress seeds, so you have both the model and the seeds to sow in its garden bed.
What is the model made from?
The farmhouse, garden, trees and fence are made from printed foam board, which is light and easy to handle while you slot the pieces together.
Where is the best place to keep it?
Indoors in a dry room is best, such as a kitchen windowsill, a desk or a bookshelf, where you can keep an eye on the cress as it grows.