Why we created the Aquila Hills Monthly Discovery Kits
A packet of seeds is full of possibility. However, growing Australian native plants can sometimes be a little more complicated than simply planting and waiting.
Some native species have specific germination requirements, and success can take patience, experimentation and a willingness to observe what happens.
That's where Aquila Hills comes in.
Our Monthly Discovery Kits are carefully curated and specially designed to make growing Australian natives an experience of growing, learning and connecting — not just a transaction for seeds.
Each month, you'll discover a new species through:
🌱 Native seeds to grow yourself
📖 A Species Profile to explore the species and its ecology
🌱 Growing & Germination Guide to help you get started
🔬 A hands-on experiment to encourage curiosity and observation
🎨 Creative extras to extend the experience and celebrate the species
Slow down. Look closer.
Growing from seed requires us to slow down.
You notice the first tiny root. The emergence of new leaves. Changes from week to week. What happens when conditions change.
That process of looking closely can foster curiosity, intention and care — and a deeper connection with the plants we're growing and an understanding of how they fit into the intricate web of life.
That's the idea behind our philosophy:
GROW • LEARN • CONNECT.
Discovery Kits are also designed with families and children in mind, particularly homeschooling families looking for structured, hands-on learning.
Each month brings a new opportunity to explore biology, ecology, germination, pollination, observation and scientific experimentation — all through a beautiful Australian native species.
For younger children, it may be the magic of watching a seed grow. For older kids, it can become a genuine investigation.
With a new kit arriving each month, it becomes an ongoing journey rather than a one-off activity.
Who are Discovery Kits for?
Discovery Kits are for curious gardeners, nature lovers, families, homeschoolers, budding scientists and anyone who wants to slow down and discover Australian plants in a more meaningful way.
We're not just sending you seeds. We're giving you a reason to look closer.
And let's not underestimate the simple joy of receiving a little surprise in the mail — something tangible to look forward to in an increasingly digital world.
Plant the seed & grow with us.
Aquila Hills Australian Natives
GROW • LEARN • CONNECT
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