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Lets Get Growing! National Children’s Gardening Week
Calling all young nature lovers! National Children’s Gardening Week is back from 24 May – 1 June 2025, proudly supported by National Garden Gift Card, and set to be bursting with fun, creativity, and outdoor adventure. Timed perfectly with the May half term, this nationwide celebration is all about getting kids outsideto spark their curiosity and encourage families to discover the joys of gardening together.
Whether you have a sprawling garden, a sunny balcony, or just a few pots on the windowsill, there’ssomething for everyone. Gardening is great for the planet and has powerful physical and mental health benefits for all ages.
Throughout the week, garden centres across the UK will be hosting exciting hands-on events for children. From seed planting and flowerpot decorating to nature-themed crafts and mini workshops, families can dig into a world of green-fingered fun.
Meet our 2025 Ambassador: The Skinny Jean Gardener
Lee Connelly, aka The Skinny Jean Gardener, is the official ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025. Lee is taking his unmistakable enthusiasm and passion for school gardening on the road:
“I'm so excited to be partnering with National Children’s Gardening Week this year and taking our school tour on the road! Gardening has the incredible ability to inspire, educate, and bring joy to children, and this tour is all about getting thousands of kids' hands in the soil, sparking a lifelong love for growing. Together, we'rechampioning the importance of school gardening and encouraging more families to create special memories through gardening. I can’t wait to see the impact we create!”
The 2025 UK School Gardening Tour
As ambassador, Lee will lead the 2025 UK School Gardening Tour, sponsored by National Garden Gift Card. Stopping at schools across the country, the tour will bring thousands of children closer to nature through interactive gardening sessions and a new competition. The goal? To inspire 10,000 young gardeners, promote sustainability and outdoor learning, and reinforce the importance of gardening in education and child development.
How to Get Involved
National Children’s Gardening Week is a fantastic opportunity for families, schools, and garden centres to celebrate the beauty of nature and the joy of growing together.
So why not grab your trowel, put on your gardening gloves, and join in?
Visit www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk to find out more and see what’s happening near you.