Give someone you love a secret message with The Balcony Gardener’s Magic Beans.

It sounds like a tale straight from a storybook, but magical beans really do exist and they’re available to buy from gardening brand, The Balcony Gardener. These magic ‘Talking Growing Beans’ have had messages or pictures etched on to them so as they grow a loving message or cute image appears to get larger and larger on the surface of the bean.

There are four packs to choose from all with a different theme. For an alternative birthday gift, why not get your little one a pack of the Happy Birthday Beans? Comprising five beans etched with messages like ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Congrats’ and ‘Surprise’, as well as adorable little images of birthday cake and candles, not only will they love watching these magical little messages come to life, but it beats a party balloon any day.

For the old romantic in you, The Balcony Garden also offer a Cheeky Pack with messages like ‘Hug Me’, ‘Kiss Me’ and ‘Tickle Me’. These heartfelt little beans will bring a smile to your loved one’s face and make a great alternative to flowers or chocolate.

For anyone needing a little pick-me-up or motivational prepping, the Congrats/Motivation Pack will do just the job. Send out your good vibes with positive messages such as ‘Yes!’, ‘Good Luck’ and ‘Go!Go!Go!’. Or, for when you need no excuse to give a friend or family member a little gift, the Happy Pack with its smiley faces and sweet words like ‘Happy’, ‘Joy’ and ‘Fun’ is ideal.

To get your magic beans going, simply plant them in water beads or soil and wait for the special messages to appear. If you’re buying them for a birthday, make sure you plant the beans about two weeks prior to the big day so that the good wishes will have sprouted up in time.

We’ll be treating ourselves to the Happy Pack to bring a little magic into our day.

The Talking Growing Beans pack are priced at £5.95 at thebalconygardener.com

Visit our Best of Entertainment section to see our roundup of the best kids’ gardening sets here.