Gardening for home educators

A dedicated space for families learning at home, with grow-along resources for every level, seasonal activities and workshops at RHS Gardens to support your learning throughout the year

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Why gardening belongs in home education

Growing plants supports the aims of home education in ways that reach far beyond the garden, from science and wellbeing to skills development and family connection

Mother teaching children gardening activities at home

Learning across every subject
One garden supports maths, literacy, art and geography.

Confidence that grows
Caring for living things builds patience, responsibility and resilience.

Wellbeing through time outdoors
Digging, planting and observing reduces screen time and connects children with nature.

Family memories that last
A shared garden becomes a living classroom the whole family contributes to.

Seasonal growing resources

What to do and grow this autumn with your children

Events and workshops

Explore guided workshops at an RHS Garden near you

Top books for growing at home

Take a look at our recommended RHS books to support your home education gardening journey

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More from the RHS

Explore wider RHS programmes that support home educating families - from wildlife-friendly gardening to days out

Get involved

The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.