One small growing space.
Plan a seed corner with a grown-up. Learn what light, water and time can do.
Grow. Learn. Explore. Share.
A little seed.
A whole world
to discover.
Julian started with a question about the yard next door. Now you can follow his curiosity into soil, seeds, living gardens and the people who care for them.
10 free
Garden
Missions
Garden
Missions
From Book 1: The Yard Next Door
A place to begin
You don't need a whole forest.
A small pot, a notebook or a safe place to look can start a good question. Begin in a way that fits your family.
One careful observation.
Watch leaves, notice soil and give garden visitors space. A drawing is a useful beginning, too.
One idea worth sharing.
Compare what you notice. Help a friend or class explore a place of their own, with permission.
From one seed to a school
Little questions can grow together.
Across ten stories, Julian and his friends become experimenters, problem-solvers and teachers. Their school food forest inspires regular growing time with a teacher.
The idea travels to other schools. Every place makes its own plan. And a younger child's next seed keeps the story growing.
Free, useful and ready to try
Bring the curiosity off the page.
Ten complete Garden Missions, drawing alternatives and new starter worksheets. No book purchase or signup is required.
Grow with Julian
Follow all ten free missions at your own pace. There is a way to participate without planting space.
Make a small plan
Draw sun, shade, paths, water and one manageable beginning. Leave room for people and living things.
Find local guidance
A plant that fits one place may need different care somewhere else. Start with your conditions.