Lee’s bestselling book is a fun, practical guide designed to help families and educators get children growing with confidence. Packed with simple, affordable ideas and hands-on activities, it takes the pressure out of gardening and turns it into something exciting, creative and full of discovery. Whether you’re starting from a windowsill or a full garden, this book is all about making real memories through growing together.
MEADOW MAKERS
Meadow Makers is a one-of-a-kind, theme park–style experience where nature, art and imagination come together to create something truly unforgettable.
Blending hands-on workshops with immersive environments, Meadow Makers transforms spaces into interactive landscapes where children don’t just learn about nature, they experience it.
Inspired by projects across the UK, Europe and Japan, Meadow Makers is an adventure into the world of nature.
Lee Connelly, known as The Children’s Gardening Coach, has spent over 13 years helping children, families and educators reconnect with nature. His work goes far beyond gardening, using it as a powerful tool to build confidence, support wellbeing, spark creativity and bring people together.
Working across the UK and internationally, Lee has partnered with schools, brands and communities to create meaningful, hands-on experiences that inspire the next generation. His journey has seen him appear on CBBC’s Blue Peter and BBC Teach, host a Sunday Times–top-rated podcast, become a bestselling author, and contribute to conversations at the highest level, including within Parliament. He is also a designer at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, bringing children’s voices and education to one of the world’s most prestigious horticultural stages.
In recent years, Lee has expanded his work into creating immersive attractions that blend nature, art and storytelling. From projects across the UK to innovative experiences in Japan, his focus is on building spaces that ignite curiosity, encourage creativity and create lasting connections.
At the heart of everything Lee does is a simple belief: when children connect with nature, something powerful happens. And through his work, he continues to create opportunities for that connection to grow.
Built from over 10 years of research and hands-on experience, Grow, Wild, Play is a workshop designed to truly engage and educate children through gardening.
Developed and delivered to tens of thousands of children, this session has been created to work seamlessly across schools, events and dedicated workshop days. It’s fun, energetic and rooted in real learning, giving children the chance to explore, create and connect with nature in a meaningful way.
This is the ultimate gardening experience for children of all ages.
RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
This year, Lee is designing a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, one of the most iconic events in the horticultural calendar.
The garden brings children’s voices to the forefront, reimagining how outdoor spaces can inspire learning, creativity and a deeper connection with nature. Blending education, storytelling and planting, it showcases the power of gardening to shape future generations.
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Filming across the globe, my documentaries have taken me from community gardens and school playgrounds in the UK to ambitious, imagination-led projects in Japan, where nature, design, and play collide in incredible ways. Along the way, I’ve helped get tens of thousands of children gardening in just one week, capturing the energy, chaos, joy, and impact that happens when young people are given permission to grow. My work has also seen me flying into Netherlands and across Europe, exploring new ideas, learning from different cultures, and bringing those inspirations back home to create meaningful projects across the United Kingdom. These films are about people, possibility, and what happens when communities come together around something hopeful.
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At the core of everything I do is a simple belief: inspiring and educating children, families, and teachers to get growing, gardening, and caring for nature. Whether it’s through schools, media, live shows, gardens, or storytelling, my work is all about making gardening feel accessible, joyful, and meaningful for everyone. Over the course of my career, I’ve inspired and engaged more than half a million children and families, helping them build confidence, connection, and a lasting relationship with the natural world.
