Our Story
Growing Self-Sufficiency, One Box at a Time
Why Grow Make Learn?
Grow Make Learn was born from a simple but powerful idea: you don’t need land, money, or endless free time to start living more self-reliantly.
Growing Self-Reliance
We believe that self-sufficiency isn’t just for those with acres of farmland — it’s for everyone. Whether you’ve got a back garden, a balcony, or just a kitchen windowsill, you can grow, make, and learn your way towards a more independent, resilient, and fulfilling life.
Getting Back To The Good Life
When I started Back To The Good Life, it was simply a way to share our family’s journey into self-sufficiency — showing the honest reality of what it looks like to grow food, preserve, and live sustainably from a regular UK home, with a regular-sized garden, on a regular budget.
Over time, something magical happened: it grew into a community of like-minded people. People who, like me, wanted to:
- Take back a little control in an unpredictable world
- Reconnect with traditional skills and simpler ways of living
- Find joy in small, meaningful steps — even without land, money, or endless free time
But I realised that inspiration alone wasn’t enough. People wanted practical tools, guided steps, and a way to build skills with confidence.
That’s why Grow Make Learn was born:
- To turn inspiration into action.
- To make self-sufficiency accessible to everyone.
- To give people the seeds, projects, and knowledge they need to live more resilient, sustainable lives.
Meet Niki
A few years ago, I found myself exhausted, burnt out, and stuck in a cycle of feeling powerless. That’s when I turned back to something simple: making and growing things for myself.
It started small — a jar of jam, a tray of seedlings, a loaf of bread. But each step gave me back a little more strength, confidence, and joy. Self-reliance became my lifeline, and I realised it could do the same for others.
That’s how Grow Make Learn was born: not just as a subscription box, but as a movement for people like me — people with normal homes, normal lives, and the desire to live more sustainably and independently.
Take Back Control,
One Box at a Time
Grow Make Learn was created to help ordinary people build extraordinary resilience, because everyone deserves the confidence that comes from growing, making, and learning.
Our Mission
At Grow Make Learn, we believe in four things:
- Empowerment – building self-reliance and confidence, one skill at a time
- Community – learning and growing together, not competing
- Accessibility – self-sufficiency for everyone, no matter your space or budget
- Sustainability – caring for our planet while caring for ourselves
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. It’s about taking small, joyful steps towards a better life.
Join the Movement
Whether you’re here to start your first seeds, make your first batch of jam, or simply learn more about living sustainably — you’re in the right place.
Grow Make Learn isn’t just a subscription box. It’s a community. It’s a reminder that you’re capable, resourceful, and resilient.
So, are you ready to grow, make, and learn with us?
