It is WAY too hot outside here in Florida to do much of anything - ice cream melts too fast to enjoy; the playground is blazing; even walking on the sand is a challenge. So it’s no surprise that our plants are suffering too, even with a daily passing storm. That doesn’t stop us from growing plants indoors, without creating a mess or sucking up space. Here are some great ideas for summertime seed growing, courtesy of the awesome website Brooklyn 5 and 10. They’re having huge sales on these little plant kits, so get some now before the weather turns again!

I grobot - I grobot will save the planet, one blade of grass at a time! Unpack this little ceramic robot, plant the peat and seeds, and watch it come to live - through it’s head! Great for boys who love robots (or dads who never grew out of that phase). The container can be replanted over and over again.

Eggling Herb Trio - This set of three ‘eggs’ look like they belong in your fridge - but need to hang out on your counter! With basil, mint, and thyme, these are an adorable way for kids to grow herbs (and cook and possibly eat them too?). The herbs can grow for five months in the porous ceramic egg, and then can be directly planted into soil.

Plantarium Garden Lab - These funky growing kits are encased in a colorful gel, so little ones can see the entire growing process, from germination to sprouting. Once the plants reach the top of the case, they can be removed and replanted into a larger post. This kit is great for older kids, since the instructions for growing are a bit more complicated. They can also be bought in single vial test tube kits, with seeds for marigold, pepper, tomato, and more.

Nyokki Pet Plant - Nyokki means “grow” in Japanese, and these cute critters will certain grow on your kids. The egg-shaped containers, complete with fabric legs and little faces painted on, will grow rye grass in about two weeks, and can be cut and styled again and again!