Created just for kids, this 45-minute livestream will celebrate Kids Garden Month with three kid gardeners sure to uplift and inspire.

Join Kendall Rae Johnson (6),  Te'Lario Watkins II (14), and Emma Biggs (16) as they share stories of why they came to gardening and how growing plants can change our world.

Come with your questions! Our kid gardeners are eager to hear from their peers and share advice on how to get started in the garden.

A recording of the livestream will be available for all registrants after the event.

All kid participants should be accompanied by an adult.

All registrants will be entered to win one of three baskets of garden goodies including books and merchandise from our awesome presenters!

At the age of 7, Te'Lario Watkins II founded Tiger Mushroom Farms after a Cub Scout Project ended. Te'Lario began selling his mushrooms at local farmers' markets and received attention from several local media outlets. Te'Lario even had a chance to share his business on the Steve Harvey Show!

Today, Tiger Mushroom Farms provides fresh shiitake & oyster mushrooms to the community through Farmers Markets.

Since becoming involved with the local food scene, Te'Lario learned about the issues of hunger and food insecurity. Te'Lario started a garden in his yard and donates the produce to local food banks. He is also a Hunger Hero with No Kid Hungry and hosts a Friendsgiving every year to raise money and awareness about ending hunger. Te'Lario was recently recognized as a 20 Under 20 Youth Leader by the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio.

Kendall Rae Johnson, Georgia’s youngest farmer, is a 6-year-old, born and raised in  Atlanta, Georgia. Kendall Rae has been playing in the dirt since she was 3 years old. She was inspired by the teachings of her great-grandmother. Although Kendall Rae doesn’t quite remember her great-grand, she remembers hearing her saying, "Don't throw my collard green stems away, put them back in the dirt."  That’s when it all started. This tranquil and comforting place was where they planted seeds of cucumbers, peppers tomatoes, and broken collard green stems. Kendall was fascinated by what was once tiny seeds or stems now had grown into a beautiful garden with colorful vegetables ready to be eaten by the family.

Today, this 6-year-old is the youngest certified farmer in the State of Georgia with a business formation with the state and federal government, she has even obtained her farm and tract ID.  Kendall Rae’s love of farming has empowered her to become an advocate and spokesperson for little people across the state of Georgia and beyond.

Emma Biggs is a 16-year-old gardener & garden communicator.

Her passion is growing tomatoes, trying new, unusual crops, and saving seeds. She raised over 80 tomato varieties in her Toronto garden in 2021 and loves to try weird and wonderful plant projects. Emma speaks at libraries, seed exchanges, garden clubs, and garden events. She is the co-host of The Food Garden Life Show and her latest book is Gardening with Emma.

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For Kids by Kids! Livestream Garden Chat