The Garden Science Series
Hands-on science through gardening, observation, and discovery.
Children don't just learn about plants—they grow them. Each 4-week series combines gardening, observation, journaling, and hands-on science as children start plants from seed, observe their development, and learn how to continue caring for them at home.
Direct Step Up Provider & Private Pay Welcome
Garden Science Series at a Glance:
Grades: K–6 (approx. ages 5–13)
Frequency: 1 lesson per week
Series Length: 4 weeks per plant study/session
Duration: 1-hour sessions
Investment: $45 per 4-week series ($11.25 per class)
Schedule: Weekdays, 9:00–10:00 AM
Parent Gathering Space: Casa Feliz offers a comfortable space for parents and caregivers to relax, read, work quietly, or connect with other families while students participate in their Garden Science lesson.
What Gardeners Will Experience:
Each four-week series combines hands-on gardening, observation, and science as children learn by doing.
Start plants from seed and learn what they need to grow
Observe, measure, and record plant growth
Explore plant life cycles, soil, pollinators, beneficial insects, and garden ecosystems
Participate in hands-on science activities inspired by Florida science concepts
Practice real gardening skills such as planting, transplanting, watering, and plant care
Record observations and discoveries in a Casa Feliz Garden Science Journal
Care for their plants throughout the series and take them home to continue growing
All seeds, soil, plants, pots, garden materials, and supplies are included.
2026 Garden Series Calendar:
Session Time
Each session is scheduled from 9:00–10:00 AM, though we may occasionally run a few minutes over if we're in the middle of a fun activity or discovery!
Growing Selections Coming Soon!
This summer’s intense South Florida heat has impacted our growing plans, so I’m waiting to finalize our October–December selections based on the temperatures and growing conditions we actually experience. Plants respond to the weather not the calendar!
Each series will feature varieties selected for reliable germination, visible growth, and the best opportunity for success during our four weeks together.
No matter what we grow, our gardeners will plant, observe, experiment, learn, and have plenty of Garden Science fun along the way!
September
Tuesday: September 8, 15, 22, 29
Growing Tomato & Basil
October
Dates: TBD
Growing: TBD
November
Dates: TBD
Growing: TBD
December
Dates: TBD
Growing: TBD
Save your spot today!
Complete the form below to reserve your child's place in the Garden Science Series. After submitting your information, you’ll be contacted with the next steps for either Step Up or private payment.
Using Step Up?
As a direct provider with Step Up for Students, eligible families may use their scholarship funds to enroll. Families are also welcome to register and pay privately.
Families Using Step Up for Students
Please log in to your Step Up account
Search for Casa Feliz Schoolhouse
Select the Garden Science Series
Approve and submit your scholarship funds
Once your scholarship funds have been submitted, you will be contacted to confirm your session. Registration forms will be sent prior to the session to collect your child's information, emergency contacts, and other necessary details before the series begins.
What’s growing this Summer?
Curious to see what we're growing?
Visit the Casa Feliz Journal to see our summer garden, seedling updates, and behind-the-scenes preparations for the upcoming series.