Approved For
Student Funds
Give them roots to grow wild and wise.
New Mettle Farms helps expand student learning with our
interactive, custom-curated garden packages
exclusively available for pre-order.
Why our
curated kits?
Our custom-curated kits are ready-to-grow learning experiences. Each package brings together flavorful, high-interest plant varieties custom-grown by local farms, expert-designed tools, and year-round activities that spark curiosity and confidence in young growers. With hands-on STEAM connections and nature-based journaling, it transforms any home, patio, or classroom into a thriving, living lab. Smart, sustainable, and made to inspire—this is growth with purpose.
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What Makes Our Kits
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Expert-Curated Kits bundled by horticulture pros for easy, successful growing.
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Premium, durable, kid-friendly tools made to last through seasons of use.
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Thriving plant varieties custom-grown in California have already adapted for USDA Zones 7–10.
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Each kit includes Plant Wisdom Ecological Growing Guides and natural amendments to kick start lasting plant health.
So Special?
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Interactive, year-round STEAM lessons provide full-lifecycle learning, inspiring curiosity through gardening, regenerative agriculture, and cultural traditions.
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Live Interactive Elements like our in-person, local workshops, webinars, or QRC instructional videos with our expert instructors are included with every purchase.
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Reusable & sustainably designed to reduce waste and support long-term learning.
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BONUS ADD-ON SUPPLIES: School-approved expansion bundles support gardens.
Schedule Interaction
For kits with interactive elements, our Student Coordinator will email a calendar link to schedule your preferred webinar or event time.
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Dates and details are listed in each product description.
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Sessions are offered via Google Meets (live) or available as on-demand recordings.
Student Funding Info
Products in the 'Approved for Student Funds' category may use school funding from select schools.
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Add the package to the cart and fill out a single STUDENT's information per order.
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Select Offline Payment to complete checkout.
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Submit a purchase order or voucher per your school’s process.
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We’ll confirm and schedule interactive elements.
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Packages will ship once students have attended the interactive activity.
Not sure if your school is approved? Check our Homeschool Page for the latest list of participating schools.
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Shipping & Seasonal Info
Kits with plants are only available for shipment within California. Seasonal Shipping Dates are Mondays from April 15 to Sept. 30.
Kits will ship once:
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Payment process has been approved.
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Student webinar or interaction event is booked.
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Where student funds are used, after student have attended webinar or interaction event.