A pencil that keeps going long after it has been sharpened down to a stub. This one from 123 Farm writes and draws like any other, and when it’s too short to hold, you plant it upside down with the seed capsule buried in soil. Put it in a sunny spot, water it regularly, and basil grows from the pencil.

Each pencil comes in its own triangle shaped box, which makes it an easy little gift for teachers, gardeners, artists and anyone who likes a thoughtful stocking filler. It’s a nice one for children’s parties too. Made in the USA using natural materials.

The details
Materials: natural graphite, certified wood, wood flour, basil seeds, cellulose capsule. Individually packaged in a triangle shaped box. Made in the USA.

How it works: use it as a normal pencil. When it’s too short to use, plant it upside down with the seed capsule buried in soil, place in sunlight, and water regularly.