Working Bee Grow a Garden Update Guide, New Gears, Plants & More!

The Working Bee Update has landed in Grow a Garden, and it’s packed with fresh features that reshape how you play the game. From a whole new crafting system to powerful new pets and plants, there’s a lot to dig into. Whether you’re farming casually or grinding hard, this guide will walk you through everything new in the update. Also check out our new Grow a Garden Codes & Pets Tier List for those new to the game.

New Crafting System: Build What You Need

This update introduces the Bizzy Bear’s crafting station, unlocking an easier way to collect your favorite rewards. Instead of relying only on drops or RNG, players can now craft seeds, pets, gear, and more using resources like honey, fruit, seeds, and gear parts. Even better, crafting works offline too! There are over 18 different recipes to discover across two crafting benches. Players can now create:

• Seeds & seed packs
• Sprinklers
• Pets & pet eggs
• Mutation sprays

It’s an entirely new way to progress, especially for those who want more control over their garden’s development.

New Plants to Grow

The update brings 10 brand-new crops, each with its own unique characteristics and mutation potential:

• Sugar Apple
• Dragonpepper
• Cocovine
• Bendboo
• Nectar Thorn
• Suncoil
• Violetcorn
• Bee Balm
• Succulent
• Crocus

Mix these with mutation sprays or time them with weather events to unlock high-multiplier versions of each crop.

New Pets with Useful Perks

Two new pets are now available:

• Pack Bee – Increases your fruit storage by 25 slots, ideal for stockpiling during long sessions.
• Cooked Owl – A special limited-time pet you can claim just by logging in during the update. It gives access to the Burnt Mutation (4x multiplier).

Don’t miss out on the Cooked Owl—it’s free, but only available for a short time.

Sprinklers & Mutation Sprays

Sprinklers aren’t just decorative anymore—they now provide extra effects. Here are the new models:

• Tropical Mist Sprinkler
• Berry Blusher Sprinkler
• Spice Spritzer Sprinkler
• Sweet Soaker Sprinkler
• Flower Froster Sprinkler
• Stalk Sprout Sprinkler

Pair them with mutation sprays to influence crop traits:

• Cleaning Spray – Removes any active mutation
• Shocked Spray, Chocolate Spray, Pollinated Spray – Apply specific mutations for stat boosts

Special Events & Mutations

The update also brings new world events and mutations:

• Working Bee Swarm – Has a 1 in 3 chance to replace normal bee swarms. Boosts crafting speed x10 and increases pollinated fruit chance.
• Volcano – A rare disaster that causes Molten Mutation (25x crop multiplier)
• Meteor Strike – Applies Meteoric Mutation (125x multiplier) to affected crops
• Burnt Mutation – Comes from the Cooked Owl pet and grants a 4x multiplier

Timing your planting with these events can give massive harvest bonuses.

Quality of Life Improvements

Several improvements make gameplay smoother:

• New pet passive cooldown timer shows when pet abilities are ready
• Ability to restore friendship pot streaks
• Visual fixes for sprinkler effects
• Infinite sprinkler bug removed
• Blackhole icon no longer lingers
• Nighttime lighting has been refined
• Sit on specific cosmetics like benches
• General performance improvements and bug fixes

The Working Bee update truly changes the pace and possibilities in Grow a Garden. With a full crafting system, expanded plant and pet options, high-reward mutation events, and smoother UI experiences, there’s something new for every type of player. Make sure to craft strategically, log in to claim your free Cooked Owl, and time your harvests around special events to maximize your progress. This update is buzzing with potential—don’t miss out.