National Children’s Gardening Week
Together, we help children grow.
24 May – 1 June 2025
The aim of National Children’s Gardening Week is to inspire children’s curiosity, whilst the warm weather is a great time to see speedy results of seed sowing, planting and other gardening activities.
Introducing Children’s Gardening Week
National Children’s Gardening Week celebrates the fun that gardens hold for kids. Children, parents, grandparents, schools or garden businesses can find ideas for fun garden projects and activities on this site.
Official Ambassador
The Skinny Jean Gardener announced as ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025 As a leading children’s gardening educator, Lee Connelly, known as the Skinny Jean Gardener, is on a mission to inspire the next generation of young gardeners! As part of his 2025 UK School Gardening Tour, sponsored by National Garden Gift Card, he’ll bring hands-on gardening fun to schools nationwide—engaging 10,000 children in the magic of nature and gardening.
Want Lee to visit your school ?
Enter now for a chance to be part of this exciting tour!
Supporting Greenfingers
Greenfingers is a national charity dedicated to supporting children who spend time in hospices around the UK by creating inspiring gardens for them to relax in and enjoy. They create beautiful, well-designed outdoor spaces for children to enjoy with their family, friends and siblings, whether through play and fun, or therapeutic rest and relaxation.
