kinder garden

A kids gardening course rooted in kindness, curiosity, and growing

What if we grew in a kinder kind of garden?

Kinder Garden is a week-long children’s gardening course designed to gently introduce kids to the rhythms of the farm: planting seeds, caring for soil, harvesting food, and finding joy in the natural world. Through hands-on learning, play, and meaningful moments outdoors, we aim to inspire the next generation of thoughtful growers and land stewards.

This course is intentionally small, slow, and rooted in care. For the plants, the land, and one another.

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Dates:
Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24

(since the course is hosted outdoors, we reserve the following Monday and Tuesday as potential rain-dates in case of severe weather)

Sessions
9:00–10:30 AM (typically ages 4–7)
11:00–12:30 PM (typically ages 6–9)

Spots:
27 full-season spots per session
first-come, first-served

Cost:
$160 per child (full week)

you are rooted

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you are growing

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you are capable

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you are rooted 〰️ you are growing 〰️ you are capable 〰️

you are strong

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you are caring

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you are helpful

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you are resilient

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you matter

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you are strong — you are caring — you are helpful — you are resilient — you matter —

What is Kinder Garden?

Kinder Garden includes five 90-minute workshops focused on gardening and kindness. Each day builds on the last, helping children form a deeper connection to the farm and the food they grow.

1. planting and beginnings

We start at the beginning—planting seeds, asking questions, and talking about what it means to begin something new. Children learn that every garden (and every person) starts small.

2. soil, animals & composting

Kids explore what lives beneath our feet and around the farm. We dig into soil health, composting, and the role animals play in caring for the land, learning that good growing starts underground.

3. cultivating and caring

This day is all about tending. Children learn about watering, weeding, bees, and caring for growing plants. Understanding how to “create a space for life to thrive” in a patient way.

4. harvesting and gathering

We gather what the garden has given. Kids experience the joy of harvesting food together and learn about sharing, gratitude, and the rewards of steady care.

5. delighting and celebrating

We end the week with celebration—reflecting on what we’ve grown, enjoying time together, and delighting in the beauty of the garden and the community we’ve created.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For the most part, yes! We follow a nature-led approach so rain or shine, the kids get to explore and learn outside. We do reserve scheduled rain dates (the following Monday and Tuesday) in case of extreme weather, like thunder and lightning or a severe heat advisory that would make it unsafe or inappropriate to gather. Otherwise, we embrace the elements and all the fun that comes with them!

  • Yes! If you’d like siblings or friends to be together, just note it in the form’s questions or comments box. Even if one sibling does not fit into the suggested age range we can always try to accomodate and make sure kids who want to be paired together are grouped for activities whenever possible.

  • We always approach class with respect for each child’s comfort level. Our goal is to gently expand boundaries so kids can grow their confidence, curiosity, and love for nature, gardening, and farming. We have had tremendous success with kids falling deeply in love with nature who previously were described as “not very outdoorsy”.

  • We’re committed to creating the best possible experience, which means hiring experienced teachers, continually improving our curriculum, and providing high-quality materials. That said, we want this program to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier for your family, we offer scholarships, sliding-scale options, and flexible payment plans so every child can join. Just reach out to us and we can discuss options!

  • Our classes are led by a team of experienced teachers, educators, and farmers who collaborate on both the curriculum and the hands-on activities. We’re also joined by enthusiastic younger helpers (middle and high school students) who are passionate about gardening and nature.

  • Parents are welcome to leave their child during the course or stay nearby and watch from the sidelines. We encourage kids to explore and engage independently, while respecting their comfort level.

  • At this time, we don’t offer a sibling discount. Our classes are intentionally small so we can provide a high-quality experience and fairly compensate our teachers. If we’re able to expand in the future, we may consider offering sibling discounts. If cost is a deterrent for you, please reach out and we can discuss options!