Plantaform Partners with EcoSchools Canada to Bring Indoor Gardening to Schools
We’re thrilled to partner with EcoSchools Canada. Through this collaboration, the Plantaform EcoSchools Indoor Garden is available to schools across the country, empowering students and educators to grow fresh herbs and leafy greens year-round. This partnership brings a sustainable, hands-on gardening solution right into the classroom.
Supporting Schools with Indoor Gardening
EcoSchools Canada community members can enjoy exclusive offers on Plantaform EcoSchools Indoor Gardens, making it easier for teachers and students to integrate indoor gardening into their school activities. Our Canadian-made Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden includes everything needed to grow fresh herbs and vegetables in class.
Plus, $50 from every EcoSchools garden sale is donated to EcoSchools Canada to support environmental initiatives and EcoSchools certification across the country.
See the Plantaform EcoSchools Indoor Garden for exclusive offers available to EcoSchools schools and members. For school program details, visit the schools page or email sam@plantaform.com.
Why Choose the Smart Indoor Garden for the Classroom?
The egg-shaped Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden is compact, user-friendly, and designed for the classroom. It uses NASA-inspired fogponics — a soil-free nutrient mist delivered to the roots — with full-spectrum red and white LEDs. It holds up to 15 plants in three horizontal rows of five, with a 2 L top tank and a 7 L bottom tank (most gardens need a refill every 2–3 weeks), which can make it practical for a busy classroom. Harvest any time of day once plants are ready. Plant pods are recyclable and use a soil-free medium. The garden uses 98% less water than soil growing.
The companion Plantaform app (on the Apple App Store and Google Play) helps with setup and day-to-day care. It can provide tailored tips, harvest notifications, planting scheduling, and reminders to refill, prune, harvest or clean, and it can set light on and off times. It does not include temperature reminders or wavelength control.
Browse Plant Packs such as Leafy Mix, Herb Essentials (Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Parsley, Oregano and Cilantro) and Cocktail Mix (Mint, Lemon Basil, Dill and Thyme). For setup help, see the Plant Pack Instruction Sheet and Growing Guide.
About EcoSchools Canada
According to EcoSchools Canada, since 2005 its award-winning certification framework has provided independent reporting and recognition for schools and outdoor and environmental education centres. Reaching about 1 million students annually, they are the largest bilingual, voluntary environmental certification program for K-12 schools in Canada. Learn more on EcoSchools Canada’s Who We Are page.
How Plantaform Gardens Can Support EcoSchools Actions
By bringing a Plantaform garden into the classroom, schools can support EcoSchools initiatives in practical ways:
- Indoor gardening and greenhouses — students can follow the plant life cycle from seed to harvest, and explore ideas such as photosynthesis, plant biology, and how food can be grown indoors with less water than soil growing
- Eco-friendly foods — growing herbs, greens and other plants in class can introduce students to locally grown food and to harvesting something they grew themselves
Growing a Greener Future Together
We are excited to team up with EcoSchools Canada to inspire the next generation of green thinkers and environmental stewards. Together, we’re nurturing young minds, fostering curiosity, and supporting hands-on learning about sustainability.
Want to bring Plantaform to your school or community program? Start with the Plantaform EcoSchools Indoor Garden, or visit the schools page and EcoSchools Canada’s Plantaform partner page. For school-program questions, email sam@plantaform.com. For product setup help, email support@plantaform.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Plantaform partner with EcoSchools Canada?
Plantaform and EcoSchools Canada have been official partners since 2024. The partnership is current — see EcoSchools Canada’s partner page and Plantaform’s schools page.
Are exclusive offers available, and does a purchase support EcoSchools Canada?
Yes. EcoSchools Canada community members can enjoy exclusive offers on the Plantaform EcoSchools Indoor Garden. $50 from every EcoSchools garden sale is donated to EcoSchools Canada to support environmental initiatives and EcoSchools certification across the country. For more school program details, see the schools page or email sam@plantaform.com.
How can my school get a Plantaform garden?
Start with the Plantaform EcoSchools Indoor Garden, or visit the schools page and email sam@plantaform.com about school quotes and classroom programs. Later education posts include A Smart Solution for the Classroom (October 2025) and Why Schools are choosing the Plantaform Indoor Garden (February 2026).
What’s in Herb Essentials vs Cocktail Mix?
Herb Essentials includes Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Parsley, Oregano and Cilantro. Cocktail Mix includes Mint, Lemon Basil, Dill and Thyme.
How often do I refill the garden?
Most gardens need a refill every 2–3 weeks. The top tank holds 2 L and the bottom tank holds 7 L.
Where can teachers or schools get setup help?
Visit the Help Center for the FAQ, Growing Guide, and How-To Videos, start with our Getting Started guide, or email support@plantaform.com. For school-program questions, use the schools page or email sam@plantaform.com.
Ready to Grow?
Whether you’re an EcoSchools Canada member or you’re looking at a classroom garden for the first time, we’d love to help you grow. Start with the Plantaform EcoSchools Indoor Garden, or explore the schools page. Pick your first Plant Packs, find a retailer via Find Plantaform, visit the Help Center, or reach the schools team at sam@plantaform.com and product support at support@plantaform.com.
