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Plant the Seed

The more we know about plants, the more we can make a difference in the world. This is where BLOOM! comes in — to help you integrate the power of plants into your youth programs and introduce kids to a life-long passion – and perhaps even a career. 

Watch Our Videos

BLOOM! creates creative content that is specifically designed to engage youth. The short videos produced illustrate different aspects of horticulture in a way that kids can understand. These videos can be shared and utilized in your youth programs! 

Did You Know?

Horticulturists are solving some of the world’s biggest problems.

People working in plant careers – known as “horticulturists” – are using their plant knowledge to solve some of our biggest challenges like feeding a growing world, climate change and clean water.

The “green-collar” industry is home to more than 100 professions.

Horticulturists hold a number of diverse jobs that span the art, science, technology and business of plants, including drone specialists, plant scientists, landscape architects and urban farmers to name a few.

Introducing kids to nature at an early age is the best way to protect the planet.

National studies have found that children who are exposed to the natural world at a young age are more likely to appreciate nature and preserve and protect it for the future.

BLOOM! has teamed up with Scholastic to create a suite of tools and resources for educators to use as part of existing youth programs and interactions to demystify the field of horticulture. Access the BLOOM! educational resources and encourage the youth in your programs to get excited and learn about the potential of our natural world.

Know of other available programs and materials that are exciting today’s youth about the power of plants? Contact us and we’ll help spread the word through BLOOM!