Rooted in Tradition. Nourished by History. Designed to Grow Generations.
The Lillie-Joyce Gardens “Soul Food Garden Kit” is where the Harvesting Heroes™ journey begins — an invitation for kids (and their grown-ups) to explore the deep cultural roots of African-American food ways through planting, journaling, and self-discovery.
If you're a parent, homeschooler, educator, or community leader searching for a way to reconnect children with food, history, and hands-on learning — this kit is for you!
Blending science, storytelling, and soul, this experience helps young learners grow culturally significant vegetables like collard greens, okra, black-eyed peas, and more — while learning how our ancestors used the land to survive, heal, and build community.
🌱 What You’ll Grow:
Your kit includes 6 packets of real, beginner-friendly vegetable Seeds tied to African-American traditions:
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Collard Greens – A soul food essential, full of iron, flavor, and cultural memory
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Black-Eyed Peas – Grown for good luck and nourishment — easy to grow and harvest
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Okra – A heat-loving veggie with deep African roots and beautiful edible pods
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Mustard Greens – Fast-growing with a spicy bite — a kitchen and garden favorite
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Watermelon – Sweet, sun-loving, and joy-filled — symbolic of abundance
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Green Beans – A kid-approved crop that's fun to grow and even better to eat
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📘 What’s Inside the Workbook (Downloadable PDF):
The Soul Food Garden Workbook brings this journey to life with:
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A beginner’s guide to growing soul food staples at home or in the classroom
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Reflections on heritage, resilience, and storytelling through food
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Garden journal prompts to build confidence, awareness, and a deeper connection to self and culture
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Seed starting & companion planting activities that align with STEM learning
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Highlights of African-American agricultural pioneers like Fannie Lou Hamer and George Washington Carver
🖨️ Download and print the workbook to create a fully screen-free, tactile learning experience.
🎓 Certificate of Completion included — a proud moment for every young gardener!
💛 Why Parents & Educators Love It:
✔️ Combines cultural education with real-life gardening skills
✔️ Encourages screen-free learning and hands-on engagement
✔️ Perfect for homeschoolers, afterschool programs, and family garden projects
✔️ Helps children (and adults) reconnect to cultural roots and ancestral knowledge
✔️ Flexible enough for patios, containers, raised beds, or backyards — no large garden space needed
✅ Designed for families, educators, youth programs, and wellness-centered learning
✅ Aligned with cultural studies, STEM, and SEL learning goals
📩 Workbook downloadable link delivered instantly after checkout
