Lee Connelly is the UK’s leading children’s gardening educator, inspiring a new generation to get outdoors, grow their own food, and connect with nature.

Seen on Blue Peter and featured across platforms including BBC Teach, Lee has become one of the most recognisable voices in children’s gardening. His work has also reached Parliament, where he has contributed to conversations around the importance of school gardening within education and its role in shaping healthier, more connected futures for young people.

Over his career, Lee has come face to face with over 500,000 children through nationwide tours, live events, and school visits, delivering experiences that inspire, educate, and leave lasting impact. His large-scale school tours, including initiatives reaching 10,000 children in a single week, have become a benchmark within the horticulture and education sectors.

Lee is also the creator of School Garden Success, a programme designed to make gardening simple and accessible for schools, removing barriers and giving teachers the tools they need to get growing with confidence.

Beyond the UK, Lee’s work has taken him internationally, with projects across Europe and ongoing collaborations in Japan. These global projects focus on using gardening, creativity, and storytelling to connect children with nature in new and exciting ways.

Alongside his educational work, Lee has brought gardening to the stage through his live theatre shows, combining entertainment, energy, and hands-on learning to engage family audiences in a completely unique way.

He has also partnered with leading brands, organisations, and councils to deliver impactful campaigns that connect with families at scale, blending education, content creation, and live experiences to create meaningful change.

Recognised as a Gardens Illustrated Horticultural Hero, Lee continues to lead the way in transforming how children experience gardening today.

Lee specialises in delivering high-impact, engaging, and memorable experiences that bring gardening to life for children and families.

His work spans:

School Workshops & Educational Programmes

Lee delivers hands-on gardening workshops in primary schools, helping children understand where food comes from, how nature works, and why it matters. His sessions are designed to be inclusive, curriculum-linked, and unforgettable, often reaching hundreds of children in a single day.

Live Events & Festivals

From garden shows to large-scale festivals, Lee creates interactive experiences that families can take part in together. His sessions are energetic, fun, and designed to leave a lasting impact long after the event ends.

Brand Collaborations

Lee works with leading brands, organisations, and councils to create meaningful campaigns that connect families with gardening. These projects combine education, storytelling, and content creation to deliver real engagement and measurable impact.

Content Creation & Media

As a presenter, podcaster, and content creator, Lee produces engaging digital content that reaches thousands of families online. His storytelling brings gardening into modern life, making it accessible, exciting, and relevant.

Why Book Lee Connelly?

Lee is not just a gardener. He is a communicator, a performer, and a specialist in engaging children and families in a way that feels natural, exciting, and authentic.

What sets Lee apart:

  • Proven Impact
    Lee has delivered nationwide school tours, engaging over 10,000 children in a single week, and continues to work with thousands more every year.

  • Trusted by Major Organisations
    Lee collaborates with leading names across horticulture, education, and retail, delivering campaigns that drive real results.

  • Engaging, High-Energy Delivery
    Whether on stage, in a classroom, or at a festival, Lee brings energy, humour, and connection to every interaction.

  • Real-World Experience
    From working with Parliament on school gardening policy to designing gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Lee brings credibility and expertise to every project.

  • Content That Lives Beyond the Event
    Lee creates high-quality social and video content around events, helping brands and organisations extend their reach far beyond the day itself.

A Modern Approach to Gardening

Lee’s work is built around a simple but powerful belief:

Gardening is not just about plants.
It’s about people.

By combining gardening with storytelling, creativity, and education, Lee helps children build confidence, develop new skills, and form a lifelong connection with the natural world.

His approach makes gardening feel:

  • Accessible

  • Fun

  • Relevant to modern families

  • Easy to start at home or in school

Working Across the UK and Internationally

Lee Connelly works across the UK and internationally, delivering projects in schools, festivals, garden centres, and public spaces.

From local community events to international collaborations, Lee brings the same level of passion, professionalism, and impact to every project.

His work has taken him across the UK, into Europe, and as far as Japan, showing just how powerful gardening can be as a global language.

Book Lee Connelly

If you are looking to:

  • Engage families at your event

  • Inspire children in schools

  • Create meaningful brand campaigns

  • Deliver unforgettable live experiences

Then Lee Connelly is the perfect partner.

Every project is tailored to your audience, your goals, and the experience you want to create.

Let’s Grow Something Brilliant Together

Lee Connelly is on a mission to inspire the next generation through gardening.

If you want to be part of that journey and create something truly memorable, now is the time to get in touch.

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