Parents Info
Seed Their Future
The more we know about plants, the more we can make a difference in the world. This is where BLOOM! comes in – to help you communicate the power of plants to your children and inspire them to find out more about the opportunities available to them in the plant world. In the process, you might just introduce them to a life-long passion – and perhaps even a career.
Go on a Family Plant Hunt and Win Prizes
Hey Parents! Plants can solve some of the biggest environmental challenges in communities like air and noise pollution, food deserts, erosion and more. Help your child grow their knowledge about the power of plants to improve communities – especially your own – with our fun family activity. Post your findings on social media and you could win great prizes from Scholastic.com.
Watch Our Videos
BLOOM! creates videos to engage and educate youth. The short videos produced illustrate different aspects of horticulture in a way that kids can understand.
Did You Know?
The average American can recognize over 1,000 brands and logos but fewer than 10 plants in their local areas.
Horticulturists are solving some of the world’s biggest problems.
People working in plant careers – known as “horticulturists” – are using their plant knowledge to solve some of our biggest challenges like feeding a growing world, climate change and clean water.
The “green-collar” industry is home to more than 100 professions.
Horticulturists hold a number of diverse jobs that span the art, science, technology and business of plants, including drone specialists, plant scientists, landscape architects and urban farmers to name a few.
Introducing kids to nature at an early age is the best way to protect the planet.
National studies have found that children who are exposed to the natural world at a young age are more likely to appreciate nature and preserve and protect it for the future.
In partnership with teachers, youth program leaders and organizations, including Scholastic Inc., we’re educating and exciting young people and their families on the endless possibilities in horticulture – through educational and engaging content delivered inside and outside the classroom.
Plant Jobs
There are over 100 plant jobs in the art, science, technology, and business of plants!
Plant jobs are no ordinary job! Jobs working with plants allow for the possibility to make a difference in how our food is made, how our parks are built, how nature is preserved, how innovations are made, and more!
Want to learn more? Visit Seed Your Future to discover the many jobs working with plants!
Click the link below to learn all the details of every plant-related job. Scroll through the career resource developed by Seed Your Future to educate the public about the opportunities working with plants!
Find Your Plant Power
You can help! All we ask is that you explore the world of BLOOM!, find your own plant power and, most importantly, share this site and what you’ve learned with your kids.