Exclusive Services

At Growing Smiles Garden Co., we help people and communities reconnect with the soil; one garden at a time.

Our services blend education, design, and hands-on support to make regenerative gardening accessible for everyone. From backyard garden coaching and school garden development to community composting and food insecurity education, we provide the tools and guidance needed to build thriving, sustainable spaces that feed both people and the planet.

Whether we’re leading a classroom lesson, training teachers, or turning a vacant lot into a living classroom, our goal is the same: to grow healthy soil, healthy food, and stronger communities through purpose-driven gardening.

Backyard Garden Coaching

On-Site Garden Visits & Personalized Guidance
We help homeowners and families create thriving backyard gardens that fit their space, soil, and goals.
Each visit includes a soil health overview, layout guidance, and sustainable planting recommendations for your climate zone.

We teach practical, regenerative techniques, from composting and worm bins to pollinator plantings and seasonal crop planning.

Includes:

Soil and site evaluation
Raised bed or in-ground layout planning
Compost setup and nutrient guidance
Personalized crop rotation and companion planting tips

Perfect for: new gardeners, homesteaders, or anyone ready to turn their backyard into a regenerative ecosystem.

School Garden Development

Building Living Classrooms That Grow With Students
We design and support school gardens that connect science, nutrition, and environmental literacy.

Each project includes step-by-step guidance; from planning and soil prep to student engagement and maintenance schedules.

Available Services:

Curriculum-aligned garden design
Staff training and volunteer coordination
Lesson planning using the Growing Smiles Curriculum
Garden management support throughout the school year

Our goal is to help every student learn where their food comes from, how soil sustains life, and how teamwork grows community.

Curriculum Teaching & Implementation

Growing Smiles Garden Co offers direct teaching and teacher support for schools ready to bring soil education into the classroom.

Options Include:

Full in-class lessons taught by a Growing Smiles trained educator
Teacher professional development sessions
Curriculum integration with school science programs
Student activity coordination (composting, seed starting, garden logs, cafeteria waste reduction program, cafeteria garden snack bar, etc)

This service helps schools start strong and sustain their garden programs year after year.

Food Insecurity & Waste Reduction Education

Bringing Awareness and Action to Local Communities. We partner with schools, community groups, and organizations to host educational workshops that address:

Food insecurity and local food access
Nutrient loss during food transport
Home and community waste reduction strategies
The impact of composting and soil health on food systems

Participants leave with actionable steps and resources to make sustainable changes in their homes and communities.

Garden-Based Workshops & Speaking Engagements

Inspiring Connection Through Soil, Science & Story

Growing Smiles trained staff offer workshops that bring regenerative gardening and food education to life.

Topics include:

Soil health and composting fundamentals
Food energy and nutrient density
Regenerative farming principles for small spaces
Sensory and therapeutic gardening
Kids’ garden education and NGSS-aligned teaching

Workshops can be hosted for schools, community centers, or local organizations.

Community Food Project: Growing to Give

Feeding People, Nurturing Soil, and Strengthening Community. At Growing Smiles Garden Co., we believe that access to fresh, healthy food is a right, not a privilege. That’s why part of our work is devoted to growing food for local food banks and families in need.

Through our One Acre Giving Project, we cultivate nutrient-rich produce using regenerative farming practices that restore the soil while feeding our community. The project operates on a simple, powerful cycle:

Seeds donated by partnering organizations
Soil enriched with compost and worm castings from our own systems
Harvest shared with local food banks and food insecurity programs

Every plant grown through this project supports both people and the planet — showing that when we take care of the soil, it takes care of us in return.