Burgon & Ball is helping to grow young people’s love of gardening as Tool Partner to a UK school gardening tour spearheaded by Lee Connelly, also known as the Skinny Jean Gardener.
As Tool Partner for the 2025 UK School Gardening Tour, Burgon & Ball is supplying a range of tools and equipment from its RHS-endorsed Growing Gardeners range. The tools will be used during Lee’s in-school gardening sessions and can then be used by the schools to continue to get more children growing.
This year Lee will visit 15 schools in person and additionally will support a further 15 schools through engaging educational content. The aim is to reach a huge 10,000 young gardeners in just one week!
The UK’s leading children’s gardening educator, Lee is also the official ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025. This annual event takes place at the end of May – the perfect time for getting youngsters outside and learning about gardening.
Lee Connelly says: “I’m really proud to be working with Burgon & Ball on this year’s School Gardening Tour. Their tools are not only trusted by gardeners of all ages, but they help make gardening accessible, fun, and practical for children across the UK. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation to get growing!”
Rainer Schubert, MD at Burgon & Ball, explains: ‘We’re passionate about getting families engaged and having fun with gardening. Early successes can spark a love for gardening which lasts a lifetime. We’re delighted to be able to work with Lee on the School Gardening Tour to bring gardening to life for these young people using our Growing Gardeners range.”
Developed in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, Burgon & Ball’s Growing Gardeners tools and accessories have been designed for families who want to enjoy gardening together, but who might not be sure where to start. Supported by an online resource packed with projects and advice from the trusted experts at the RHS, Growing Gardeners aims to make family gardening easy and fun.
For further information on the Growing Gardeners family gardening range, visit www.burgonandball.com.
