The youth garden movement has grown steadily in the past decade as more educators, caregivers, and families get excited about garden-based learning opportunities for kids. With that, the number of national and state grants available for youth gardens has increased. To...
We are thrilled to share that we have partnered with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to offer a new grant program! Together, we’re announcing the new Lots of Compassion grant program, designed to support local leaders looking to transform vacant lots into gardens to help grow...
Our Kids Garden Month contest is in full swing! This year, the theme is "Let's Grow Together!" and we are looking for creative entries from kids about how they use gardening to grow connections with family, friends, the earth, or anything else they can think of! Learn...
A youth garden provides opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through plant-based and garden-based activities. But how do we design youth gardens to facilitate play, learning, and engagement for all kids? Enter KidsGardening's Landscape Design for Youth...
With a bit of knowledge and creative thinking, meadowscaping allows us to transform lawns, playgrounds, empty lots, unused paved spaces, and patios into havens for plants and animals. KidsGardening is excited to team up with our longtime friends at American Meadows to...
Sowing the Seeds for Successful Edible Gardens Edible school garden programs are vital components of robust farm to school initiatives. Serving both youth and educators, they build awareness of food production, grow an appreciation for local food systems, and...
