Saplings to Vegetables: A 12-Week Natural Farming Program for Children
Saplings to Vegetables: A 12-Week Natural Farming Program for Children
In today’s fast-paced digital world, children often miss the simple joys of connecting with nature. To bridge this gap, Saplings to Vegetables is a unique 12-week hands-on program designed to introduce children to the magical process of growing their own food. Using simple natural farming methods, this journey not only teaches them how vegetables reach their plate but also nurtures patience, responsibility, and love for the earth.
Through fun, interactive weekly sessions, children will sow seeds, nurture plants, care for the soil, and finally, harvest fresh vegetables they have grown with their own hands. Each step is designed to make farming approachable, joyful, and meaningful for young minds.
What the Program Includes
Week 1 – Preparing the Soil & Planting
Children learn how to prepare soil for planting, sow seeds, and transplant tiny saplings into garden beds.
Week 2 – Nurturing the Young Plants
Focus on weeding, watering, and preparing Jeevamrutham – a natural bio-fertilizer that enriches the soil with life.
Week 3 – Feeding the Soil
Application of Jeevamrutham, understanding soil health, and exploring natural fertilizers that keep the plants strong.
Week 4 – Pests & Natural Protection
Children discover how to identify common pests and learn natural pest management techniques, including preparing and applying neem oil.
Week 5 – First Harvest: Leafy Greens
An exciting week where children harvest leafy greens and prepare a fresh, healthy salad together.
Week 6 – Composting & Waste to Wealth
Introduction to composting: how kitchen waste can be turned into rich soil food, closing the cycle of nature.
Week 7 – Exploring Plant Families
Children learn about different plant families, companion planting, and how biodiversity helps farming.
Week 8 – Flowers in the Garden
The role of flowers in attracting pollinators and maintaining balance in the garden is explored through activities.
Week 9 – Water Wisdom
Learning about the importance of water, irrigation methods, and how to conserve water while farming.
Week 10 – Caring & Observing
Children engage in close observation of their plants, maintaining farm journals, and reflecting on growth and changes.
Week 11 – Harvesting Vegetables
The big moment: children harvest seasonal vegetables they have nurtured over weeks.
Week 12 – Farm to Table Celebration
The program concludes with a joyful cooking and sharing session, where children prepare simple dishes from their harvested produce and celebrate the journey.
Why This Program Matters
- Hands-on Learning: Children don’t just learn; they experience the farming cycle.
- Values for Life: Patience, responsibility, and sustainability are naturally cultivated.
- Health & Nutrition: They understand the value of fresh, chemical-free food.
- Connection with Nature: Builds a lifelong appreciation for the environment.
Saplings to Vegetables is more than a farming program—it’s a journey of discovery, where children sow seeds of curiosity and harvest wisdom for life.
Program Details:
Start Date: 19th October 2025
Estimated End Date: 4th January 2026
Timings: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Farm Lab, Bakaram Village
Contact for Queries:
📞 91540 25349
Register Here: Google Form
