An Extension educator holds out just-picked strawberries to preschoolers standing at a raised bed of collards.

PEAS In My Garden

Where curiosity takes root

Connect everyday classroom learning with hands-on garden experiences. You don’t need a green thumb or a large garden. We’ll help you get started.

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Watch children
dig into science

See how everyday moments in the garden become opportunities to wonder, investigate, move, taste, and learn. Then explore the tools and activities that make it easy to bring garden-based learning to your classroom.

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No garden? No problem. Start with the space you have. A few containers, easy-to-grow plants, and a willingness to explore alongside children
are enough to begin. Find the garden that’s right for you →

Your path from classroom to garden

You don’t have to do everything at once. Follow these steps to get your garden growing and make it part of everyday learning.

Step 1 Choose Your Space & Garden Type Find a garden type that fits your comfort level, children's age and stage, and your space. Step 2 Get Ready to Sow, Grow, & Harvest Choose what to plant, gather your supplies, and prepare your garden space. Step 3 Explore & Learn with Children Start learning with four hands-on activities as your garden grows from seeds to plants. Step 4 Care for Your Garden Together Keep it growing with practical help for watering, seasonal care, pests, and more.
Start with Step 1 →
"It didn't only catch their attention; it kept their attention…They would run to that garden every day to see what was happening." NC Head Start Teacher
A preschooler smiles while holding up a radish she pulled from the garden.

More Than a Garden

Garden experiences give children opportunities to explore, move, taste, and learn throughout the day.

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Explore & Discover

Observe, ask questions, make predictions, and investigate the natural world.

Move & Do

Dig, scoop, plant, water, harvest, and learn through hands-on experiences.

Taste & Connect

Build familiarity with fruits and vegetables through positive, low-pressure experiences.