Gardens Connect
Students to the Planet
Garden-based
STEM program
The current body of research demonstrates that gardens significantly enhance learning through experiential education. They foster a sense of community. They also increase teacher satisfaction, as educators report higher preparedness and job fulfillment levels. School gardens also improve student engagement and academic performance, especially in low-performing schools.
Our Impact

Embark on a journey in the magic portal
GardenConnect provides the content, community, and coaching for any school to run an outdoor garden program successfully. 94% of teachers using our content with their gardens stated the program was effective or highly effective for teaching STEM.
Content: NGSS Aligned Curriculum, downloadable resources, and more
Community: Access to our community through our Magic Garden Portal
Coaching: Access to virtual workshops and virtual 1:1 help from a Green Our Planet Coach

STEMworks Accreditation
We make education magical. We spark curiosity. We inspire growth. And GardenConnect is the only STEMworks accredited school garden program in the United States written to Next Generation Science Standards.
Create a Garden at your Workplace, Home or School
Experiential STEM
Outdoor gardens are one of the best tools available for teaching students experiential STEM, nutrition and conservation and are a great resource to get students engaged with educational standards.
Online community
You will also connect and collaborate with like-minded teachers at schools across the nation to share best practices and get support during your monthly meetings and through our online community of garden teachers.
A decade of experience
By assigning an experienced Green Our Planet coordinator to your school for monthly meetings, we are able to share nearly a decade of experience in how to build and maintain a garden, utilize garden-based curricula, create student-run farmers markets and how to form the next generation of scientists, chefs and entrepreneurs.
Where We Grow
Green Our Planet Inspiring Growth Across America


Discover Boundless Wonder
You know how many students test poorly in science, are stuck inside their classrooms all day, have no idea where their food comes from, and are disconnected from both nature and school? Well, we can help change that. We install turnkey outdoor gardens and hydroponic laboratories to inspire students and get them excited and engaged at school. We run the largest school garden and hydroponic programs in the country. 97% of the teachers who use our programs recommend them to other schools.
Testimonials
Miriam Benitez
Principal, John S Park Elementary School
What matters most to you?
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