Garden Tools and Lessons
We make gardening more accessible and fun for students and families. Our BPA-free, eco-friendly, all-ages gardening tools and garden-based curriculum can be easily integrated into schools or used to help make healthy family memories.
The Best Kids’ Gardening Tools
Our eco-friendly gardening tools are designed to nurture growing hands and minds. Built with comfort and efficiency, our tools allow children ages three and up to discover the gift of gardening. Popular Mechanics Magazine awarded our tools the "Best Kid-Friendly Tools" for 2024.
The Number One Kids’ Gardening Curriculum
Our Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards aligned lesson plans are rooted in hands-on learning and meaningful moments that foster an appreciation for food, the earth, and sustainability while teaching students to connect with the soil beneath them.
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Gardening for Kids
Rutabaga Education, an award-winning garden-based learning company, is passionate about harnessing the benefits of gardening for kids.
The wholesome process of sowing seeds, tending to life, and learning a useful skill is a formative experience for young minds. Gardening fosters both physical and cognitive development in children, improving motor skills, deepening their understanding of where food comes from, and nurturing a sense of responsibility and patience. This can lead to a lifelong love of nature, healthier eating habits, and a more balanced and grounded approach to life.
The mission of our kids’ gardening education curriculum is to cultivate environmentally aware young citizens by providing eco-friendly kids’ garden tools and educational resources. These resources are meant to encourage more families to grow food and nurture our precious planet. With our children’s gardening sets, kids can help their families grow nutritious produce right in their own backyard. Our books on gardening for kids are a great tool for parents to teach their children the basics of gardening and how to live sustainably.
From preschool to elementary levels, our initiatives involve building school gardens that align with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. This means you can trust in the quality and comprehensiveness of our kids’ gardening education as your children use our resources to learn more about the world around them. We aim to offer a one-stop destination for all your gardening needs and educational resources.
Explore our website to gain a deeper understanding of our mission, our products, and our heart. If you have any questions or want more information, reach out. We hope you’ll join us on this green journey, fostering a love for nature and knowledge in budding gardeners and students’ hearts.
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About our top-rated gardening tools
Rutabaga’s eco-conscious tools were made to be durable and ergonomic so that little hands have no issue digging into gardening. Our tools were awarded "Best Kid-Friendly Tools" by Popular Mechanics Yard & Garden Awards for 2024.
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About our kids’ gardening curriculum
Rutabaga Education was developed to make it easier for schools to integrate this modern enrichment program. Teachers, volunteers and/or parents can use the scripted lessons to prep and lead from week to week.
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Sustainable Materials
Our eco-friendly kids gardening sets use end-of-life materials from the marine industry to divert pollutants from our oceans and landfills.
