Early horticulture + nature engagement
Hands in the soil. Curiosity in full bloom. Planted Firmly brings joyful, age-aware garden learning to schools, childcare programs, Montessori and homeschool communities throughout Southern Maryland and the Washington, DC region.
Wonder grows here.
Purposeful experiences designed for small hands.
Program finder
Two quick choices will point you toward a strong starting place.
We’ll recommend a flexible path. Every final program is shaped around your learners, setting and season.
Programs + services
From a single discovery day to a season-long experience, each offering meets children at their age, interest level and learning environment.
Signature mobile offering
A ready-to-engage container garden arrives with healthy seasonal plants, soil and a guided learning experience. Compact pull-up sets and fuller learning gardens make growing possible even when there is no in-ground garden space.
Recurring or pop-up
Playful sessions connect planting, sensory exploration, art, food, science and seasonal change. Designed primarily for ages 2–10, with space for older children who genuinely love nature.
Families + groups
Nature-rich moments for homeschool groups, community gatherings, family events and special school days. Programs can blend planting, creative making and discovery-based activities.
Secondary service lane
Practical, behind-the-scenes support for early learning programs—from family communication and enrollment workflows to reporting, tuition systems, compliance organization and staff processes.
Community partner
Our close partnership with Charity’s Hope Family Farm creates room for children to meet the land up close. Farm experiences can include planting, nature art, animal encounters and seasonal exploration in a welcoming, hands-on setting.
About Planted Firmly
Planted Firmly was created by early childhood educator and program administrator DeNika Robison to give young learners more opportunities to touch, notice, question and grow.
We believe children do not need a perfect garden—or even a permanent one—to build a relationship with nature. They need thoughtful invitations, real materials and an adult who leaves room for discovery.
“We make space for curiosity, then let children show us what takes root.”
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Share a few details and we’ll shape the next step around your learners, space and goals.