Since 2010, Hilltop has provided free seed kits for kids to PK-12 teachers and homeschool groups. In 2022, more than 1,800 seed kits were given to 68 classes at 17 schools in 5 counties. Teachers who request seed kits receive the supplies necessary for each student in their class to grow their own mini-garden, including: soil, planting instructions, a planting tray for each student, and 5 types of seeds for each student. Seed kits can be used to teach a variety of topics including plant science, nutrition, math, responsibility, caring, and team work. After seeds grow, children can plant them in a school garden, or take them home to grow with their family. Seed kits are made possible by: donations of plastic trays from Cook Incorporated, funding support from the Bloomington Garden Club, and the donated time of numerous volunteers.
We have reached our capacity for filling seed kit orders this spring (over 3000!). Please complete this form to be notified in spring of 2027 when seed kit ordering begins again. Thank you for your interest!