Hydroponic Growing
Grow plants in water alone — no soil required. Students learn the science behind soil-free gardening.
After School Class · Winter · K–6
Indoor Gardening Microgreens!
Grow nutritious microgreens indoors with solar power — no dirt, no pesticides. A winter class that inspires a lifelong love for gardening and good food.
Grade Range
K – 6th
Duration
4 × 1 hr
Group Size
7 – 25 students
Take-Home
Garden Know-How
Program Overview
Where curious kids become indoor gardeners.
In this class, students learn how to grow a garden indoors using only water — no dirt. This method is called hydroponic growing, and it lets you grow food organically, without pesticides, all year round.
Once students learn the basics of hydroponics, they plant their very first microgreen plant — and gain the skills to keep growing fresh, healthy food at home.
No Dirt,
Just Water!
Just Water!
What's Inside the Class
What your child will build, learn, and love.
Plant Microgreens
Every student plants their first microgreen crop and learns to nurture it from seed to harvest.
Organic & Pesticide-Free
We emphasize sustainable, chemical-free methods that are safe for kids and the environment.
Year-Round Food
Discover how to grow nutritious food indoors any season — even in the depths of a Minnesota winter.
Solar-Powered Light
Learn how solar energy can power the grow lights that keep indoor gardens thriving.
Garden at Home
Leave with the skills and confidence to start your own indoor garden at home.
From Past Camps
Inside the workshop.
Real campers, real builds. The energy in these rooms is contagious — even the parents stay to watch.
Parent Reviews
From the families who came back.
My daughter came home talking about photovoltaic cells. She's seven. Go Solar! Kidz made science feel like an adventure she wanted to keep going.
Four mornings, four builds, zero meltdowns. The instructors are calm, patient, and clearly love what they do. We've already signed up for next summer.
He's still racing his solar car around the kitchen floor a month later. Worth every dollar and then some — and the take-home project hooked him on engineering.
Got Questions?
Frequently asked.
Do students need any prior gardening experience?
No prior experience is required! This class is designed for beginners and guides students step-by-step through the indoor gardening process.
Will the students be using any harmful chemicals?
No — the focus is on organic and pesticide-free gardening methods. We emphasize sustainable practices that are safe for both the students and the environment.
What will my child learn from this class?
Students learn the basics of hydroponic growing, plant their own microgreens, and gain practical knowledge they can use to grow food at home year-round.
Can my child continue gardening at home after the class?
Absolutely! The skills and knowledge gained will enable students to start their own indoor gardens at home.
After-School Classes · Winter 2026
Winter sessions coming soon.
Winter registration opens through your school district's community education system. Check back soon or get notified.
No sessions are posted yet for this term. New classes open through your school district's community education system.
Get NotifiedGrow something this winter!
Register once and you can sign up for any session that fits your family's schedule.
