KIDS & GARDENING
Connecting children to the food they eat — one garden at a time.
A child who grows food understands food. School gardens and family growing projects build life skills, environmental awareness and a relationship with the natural world that lasts a lifetime. These guides support educators, parents and community gardeners working with children of all ages.
GUIDES & RESOURCES
Setting Up a School Garden from Scratch A practical guide for educators and school coordinators — from getting approval and finding space to choosing what to grow and keeping the garden going through the school year.
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Age-Appropriate Gardening Activities: 3–6 Years Simple, sensory-rich gardening activities for young children — focused on exploration, wonder and building an early connection with growing things.
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Age-Appropriate Gardening Activities: 7–12 Years More hands-on and project-based gardening activities for older children — building skills in planning, observation, and caring for living things.
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Connecting the School Garden to Classroom Curriculum How to use the school garden as a living classroom — linking garden activities to science, maths, language arts and social studies across grade levels.
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How to Run a Seed-Saving Project with Kids A step-by-step guide to running a seed-saving project in a school or community setting — teaching children about plant cycles, biodiversity and food heritage.
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Getting Parents and Families Involved in the School Garden How to bring families into the school garden — volunteer structures, family growing projects and simple ways to extend the garden's impact into the home.
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WANT TO BRING A GARDEN TO YOUR SCHOOL?
From The Roots supports school gardens with free seeds, resources and guidance. If you are an educator, parent or school coordinator interested in starting or growing a school garden, we would love to help.