Purple crocus flowers in a glass vase standing on a woven mat

Three drawers, opened whenever you're ready

Find the right first step for your garden and kitchen

A herb corner, a patch of saffron, a shelf of homemade blends — each service stands on its own. Have a browse, compare at your leisure, and ask us anything along the way.

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The lineup

One for each stage of the garden year

Our three services follow the same path a harvest does: from deciding what to grow, to planting a slow crop, to turning what you've gathered into seasoning.

Starting from scratch? The herb bed consultation is the gentlest beginning.
Curious about saffron? The planting session runs from late August to September.
Already harvesting? The spice craft workshop gives your crop somewhere to go.

If you're torn, just write. We'll tell you honestly which one fits — or whether waiting a season makes more sense.

The three services

A leafy herb plant growing in a wooden crate on a white shelf

90 minutes · in person or online

Kitchen Herb Bed Consultation

Plan a herb corner that suits your light, your drainage and the food you cook.

Hand-drawn planting sketch
12-month regional care calendar
Soil and container shopping list
One follow-up message within 30 days

¥6,800

Learn more about this visit

Purple and white crocus flowers with orange centres opening in a garden bed

2.5 hours · late August to September

Saffron Corm Planting & First Harvest Session

Plant a saffron patch with us and follow it all the way to your first dried threads.

15 flowering-size corms supplied
Taketa-style indoor tray method shown
Picking, drying and storage guide
Online check-in at flowering time

¥12,500

See how the season unfolds

Two empty glass storage jars with blank chalk labels and a spoon on a woven tray

3 hours · up to six guests

Home Spice Craft Workshop

Turn garden harvests into everyday seasonings in a small, friendly group.

Shichimi-style blend, herb salt, furikake
Four labelled glass jars to take home
Printed recipe cards
Seasonal blending guide

¥15,800

Peek into the workshop

How to choose

If this sounds like you…

"I've got a balcony and no idea what will survive on it."

→ Kitchen Herb Bed Consultation

"I'd love to grow something special and don't mind waiting for it."

→ Saffron Corm Planting Session

"My herbs are doing well and I'm not sure what to do with them all."

→ Home Spice Craft Workshop

Still unsure? That's perfectly normal. A short note through our contact form is all it takes — we'll help you decide.

Offers at a glance

Summary of the three services by scope, duration, price and who each suits
At a glance	Herb Bed Consultation	Saffron Planting Session	Spice Craft Workshop
Scope	Plan a herb corner	Plant and harvest saffron	Dry, grind and blend
Duration	90 minutes	2.5 hours + online check-in	3 hours
Where	Your home in Miyazaki City, or online	Your garden or containers	Miyazaki studio or your kitchen
When	Any time of year	Late August – September	Any time of year
Price	¥6,800	¥12,500	¥15,800
Best for	Beginners and returning gardeners	Patient growers who enjoy seasonal crops	Cooks of every skill level

Swipe the table sideways to see all three.

In every drawer

What every service includes

Advice for your region

Timing and care notes adjusted to where you live in Japan.

Something to keep

Written materials you can pin up, print or pass on.

Patient explanations

No question is too basic, and nothing is rushed.

A way back to us

A follow-up message or check-in so you're not left guessing.

Value & investment

Where your yen goes

Prices are shown in Japanese yen and cover everything listed for each service: our time, preparation, written materials, and — for the planting session and workshop — the corms, ingredients and jars.

Think of it less as a purchase and more as setting up something that keeps giving. Perennial herbs return, saffron corms multiply, and the skills from a single afternoon carry into years of cooking.

Home visits inside Miyazaki City carry no travel charge. Farther out, we agree any travel cost with you in writing beforehand, or you can choose an online session at the same price. Prices are in yen and the written confirmation states the final amount including consumption tax; payment details are confirmed in that same message, before anything is booked.

Before you decide

Can I book more than one service?

Of course. Many people start with a consultation in spring, plant saffron in late summer and join a workshop once harvests come in. There's no need to book them together.

Have I missed saffron for this year?

If it is already October or later, for planting, yes; the corm window closes in September. You're welcome to reserve a place for next late summer, and in the meantime the consultation or workshop can be booked any month.

What if I need to change the date?

Just tell us as early as you can. We'll find another time together; the details are in our terms.

Is the workshop suitable if I have food allergies?

Please let us know beforehand. Sesame, nori and some spices are used, and we can often adjust the blends or set aside separate tools.

Found a drawer that interests you?

Send us a short note with the service you're curious about and a word or two about your space. We'll reply with dates and any questions — nothing is booked until you say so.

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