Indoor Tropical Garden Initiative for Schools
The Indoor Tropical Garden Initiative is designed to connect children with nature all year round by bringing live plants into classrooms. Through hands-on learning, students will explore plant care, environmental responsibility, and the joy of cultivating green spaces. This initiative is perfect for preschools, elementary schools, and learning centers looking to integrate nature-based education into their curriculum and inspiring children and families to cultivate joy through plant care.
Who is this for?
Preschool & Elementary Classrooms looking to incorporate hands-on science and environmental lessons.
Montessori & Nature-inspired programs focusing on interactive and nature-based learning.
After-school programs & homeschooling groups interested in plant-based activities.
How Do Classrooms Benefit?
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Teaches students about plant science, ecosystems, and sustainability.
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Students learn to care for plants, fostering responsibility and patience.
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Exposure to greenery has been shown to reduce stress and improve focus.
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Teaches the importance of plants in our ecosystem and encourages sustainable habits.
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Interactive activities make learning fun and memorable.
Choose Your Initiative
Tier 1: The Starter Package
A great entry-level option for classrooms to explore indoor gardening with minimal maintenance.
A teacher copy of My First ABC Book of Houseplants
12-Week Teaching Plan (Printed)
Classroom Poster – ABC of Houseplants
One (1) long floor planter (designed for easy classroom plant care)
3-5 low-maintenance tropical plants
Premium potting mix & care guide
1-hour in-person workshop (available in Ottawa & select areas) OR 60-minute virtual workshop (learning about tropical plants, their scientific names, where they are native to, different soil and potting mix type, root health, drainage and much more.)
Access to digital classroom resources: including plant-themed activities such as colouring pages, plant scavenger hunts, and plant care charts.
Classroom plant care toolkit (watering can, gardening gloves, plant labels, spray bottle)
Tier 2: Hands-ons Learning
Ideal for schools that want a more immersive learning experience.
Two copies of My First ABC Book of Houseplants (teacher + classroom copy)
12-Week Teaching Plan (Printed)
Classroom Poster – ABC of Houseplants
One (1) Long Floor Planter (designed for easy classroom plant care)
5-7 low-maintenance tropical plants
Premium potting mix & care guide
1-hour in-person workshop (available in Ottawa & select areas) OR 60-minute virtual workshop (learning about tropical plants, their scientific names, where they are native to, different soil and potting mix type, root health, drainage and much more.)
Access to digital classroom resources: including plant-themed activities such as colouring pages, plant scavenger hunts, and plant care charts.
Plant food for healthy plant growth
A grow light to support indoor plant health
Two supplementary 30-minute virtual workshops to cover the topic of your choice from the 12-Week Teaching Plan.
A full classroom set of My First ABC Book of Houseplants (up to 30 copies) - ideal to extend learning at home.
12-Week Teaching Plan (Printed)
Classroom Poster – ABC of Houseplants
Two (2) Long Floor Planters (designed for easy classroom plant care)
8-10 tropical plants for a more diverse green space
2 in-person or virtual workshops (or 2 extended virtual sessions) – one for setup & one follow-up (learning about tropical plants, their scientific names, where they are native to, different soil and potting mix types, root health, drainage, propagation, much more.)
Custom students’ printable name tag with illustrated plants from My First ABC Book of Houseplants.
Access to digital classroom resources: including plant-themed activities such as colouring pages, plant scavenger hunts, plant care charts, and plant growth tracking charts.
Plant food for healthy plant growth.
4 grow lights to support indoor plant health.
Ongoing support for 3 months (monthly virtual check-ins for plant care guidance).
Plant Replacement Warranty (Within 3 months).**
Tier 3: Full Indoor Garden Experience
Best for schools looking to create a lasting indoor garden with ongoing student engagement all year long.
12-Week Teaching Plan
A structured curriculum with weekly lessons and activities tailored for early learners. Each week focuses on a specific theme related to plant care, science, and environmental responsibility,
Indoor Garden Initiative Wait List
Put your name on the list if you are an educator who’s interested in the initiative and want to be on the wait list for the launch. You will be contacted with more details.
You can also contact priscille@lpdstudio.ca for more details.
