Little Roots Gardening Program- Livingston, McLean & Woodford

Join us for a summer of growing and exploring in your own backyard!

Little Roots is a gardening program for children 5-7 years old. It is a great activity for 4-H Cloverbud clubs or individuals. The program encourages and inspires youth to grow their own food and flowers, and provides an opportunity for family engagement in 4-H programming this summer.

A bright, kid-friendly gardening calendar guides children, with adult support, through activities on growing seven different plants from seed through harvest. The calendar provides weekly activities from May through September that encourage observing the world around them, researching horticulture basics, and caring for their plants. The youth will explore pollination & insects, weather, plant parts, the life cycle, and plant care.

Participants will receive seeds (radish, pumpkin, zinnia, sunflower, basil), tomato & pepper transplants, a gardening calendar, and supplemental gardening resources. There is no fee to participate in the program.

Adults will be invited to join a private Facebook group to receive gardening tips, videos, and gardening activities. Youth that participate in the program are also offered opportunities to “showcase” their vegetables and flowers at their local county 4-H show, community events, and in the private Facebook group.

The Little Roots Gardening Calendar and the Leader Activity Guides are also available in Spanish.