AS SEEN ON CBBC BLUE PETER

AWARD WINNING AUTHOR

RHS CHELSEA DESIGNER

AS SEEN ON CBBC BLUE PETER — AWARD WINNING AUTHOR — RHS CHELSEA DESIGNER —

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, creativity and create lasting connections. Find out more →

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.

NEW FOR 2026

RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW DESIGNER

A bold and immersive new garden experience, The Classroom Garden, is set to debut, inside the Great Pavilion at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. The garden reimagines what a “classroom” can be, placing nature, creativity and young people’s voices at its core.

More from Lee

  • "The King of Kids Gardening"

    Matthew Biggs of BBC Gardeners’ Question Time

  • “Lee’s passion for gardening is infectious”

    Sam Nixon of CBBC’s Sam & Mark

  • "Lee has brought together my passion of nature and wildlife along with my love of Grow Your Own.”

    Jimmy Doherty of Channel 4

  • “We could do with more people like Lee to spread the word of gardening with kids”

    Adam Frost of BBC Gardeners’ World

500,000+ Children Inspired by Lee's work over his career —

500,000+ Children Inspired by Lee's work over his career —

10,000 School Children Tour

Each year, Lee Connelly hits the road with one mission: to get 10,000 schoolchildren gardening in just one week. Successfully supported by brands, the tour creates powerful exposure while shining a spotlight on the importance of gardening within school education. Through hands-on workshops, inspiring school visits and national storytelling, Lee helps children, teachers and families see gardening as an essential part of learning, wellbeing and the future of our planet. Check out the documentary here and get in contact to get involved.

  • Lee is an experienced presenter with credits including BBC Blue Peter and BBC Teach, alongside programmes and features across ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. With over a decade of experience in children’s gardening, education and family engagement, Lee brings knowledge, warmth and energy to screen, helping brands and broadcasters make gardening feel fun, accessible and meaningful.

  • Lee is an experienced garden designer with show garden work spanning RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Garden World Cup in Japan, and major public events including the Ideal Home Show. His garden design work is built around a clear purpose: connecting children, families and schools with gardening in exciting, memorable ways. Lee works with brands to create gardens and show spaces that do more than look good. They tell a story, start conversations, and help brands connect with the powerful message of family, children’s and school gardening.

  • Lee has performed and spoken on stages across the UK, including BBC Gardeners’ World Live, RHS Shows and Camp Bestival. His live work blends entertainment, storytelling, humour and hands-on gardening knowledge, creating moments that connect with children, families, teachers and industry audiences. Whether hosting, speaking or delivering a live show, Lee knows how to bring a message to life in front of an audience.

  • Lee’s workshops have been delivered in schools, libraries, festivals, gardens and major public events, inspiring children and families to grow, explore wildlife and play outdoors. Built from over a decade of research and real-world experience, each workshop is designed to be practical, exciting and easy to engage with, giving children the confidence to get outside and start gardening.

  • Lee has worked on campaigns and brand partnerships with names including Flymo, STIHL, Ford, Toyota and GANT Rugger, helping connect national brands with families, schools and the horticulture world. From creative ideas and social content to live activations, school tours and public engagement, Lee brings the knowledge, trust and delivery needed to turn a campaign into something people genuinely care about.

  • With over a decade of experience championing children’s gardening, Lee brings real insight from schools, families, events and the horticulture industry into wider conversations around education, wellbeing, sustainability and future careers. As a parliamentary advisor, Lee connects practical, on-the-ground experience with national-level thinking, helping organisations understand why gardening matters and how it can make a lasting difference.

  • Lee creates theme park gardening attractions that bring nature, storytelling and family learning together in a completely new way. With attraction concepts developed across Japan, Holland and the UK, his work explores how gardens can become immersive experiences, combining planting, art, education, play and adventure. Lee works with brands, destinations and visitor attractions to design spaces that families do not just walk past, but step into, helping children connect with gardening, wildlife and the natural world through unforgettable experiences.

How to work with Lee

Let’s start with a seed of an idea.

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.