ADOPT A SCHOOL GARDEN
Empowering children to grow their own food — one school garden at a time.
WHY SCHOOL GARDENS MATTER
A school garden is more than a patch of earth. It is a living classroom where children learn that food comes from soil, not shelves — where science, patience, and wonder intersect. School gardens ease anxiety, build social skills, and plant seeds of understanding that grow long after the last harvest.
Every child who tends a garden carries that knowledge for life.
"Let them once get in touch with Nature, and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life." — Charlotte Mason
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
From The Roots provides free seeds and works with affiliate organisations to offer additional support where needed. In return we ask for one thing — a committed garden representative on the ground.
Your garden representative can be a teacher, a parent, a school staff member, or a student. Their role is to coordinate the garden, connect with the community, and keep it growing through the seasons.
What we provide:
- A free seed package to establish the garden
- Guidance through the growing seasons
- Connection to our network of school gardeners and resources
- Ongoing support as the garden grows
What we ask:
- A committed garden representative
- A dedicated space for the garden
- A willingness to learn and share
SIGN UP YOUR SCHOOL
Ready to bring a garden to your school? We would love to hear from you. Sign up using the form below and we will be in touch to get your garden started.