Abstract: A planter kit having component parts for assembly into a planter including a container, a transparent cover nesting in the container, and a dry, compresssed growing medium constrained between the container and the nesting cover. The planter kit is mounted in a cardboard package which is folded upon itself to form a pair of matching planar leaves and which has a through opening in at least one of the leaves of a size such that the container bottom and side projection through the opening with the rims of the container and nesting cover being matted between the leaves. A planter kit and package assembly is thus provided which maintains the nesting relation of the individual planter components during storing and shipping and which provides a space-saving display for the sale of the planter kit.