Gardening with Youth

University of Minnesota Master Gardener Volunteer Programs

• Children's Garden in Residence*

• Flowers for Pollinators 2nd Grade Curriculum

Resources and curriculum for youth gardening

• Minnesota School Gardens: A Guide to Gardening and Plant Science from Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom

• Farm to School: Curriculum from the University of Minnesota Extension

• Farm to School: School Gardens from the University of Minnesota Extension 

• Junior Master Gardener curriculum and program from Texas Agricultural Extension Service

Are you looking for a hands-on youth activity for your Let’s Talk Plants table or booth? We updated the COLOR ME activity sheet! 

*these materials are only available to trained Master Gardener Volunteers. Please contact mgweb@umn.edu for more information.