Growing Food and Minds

Hydroponics for classrooms

Classroom gardens help introduce and integrate STEM learning into the curriculum, a framework for teaching across the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

ZipGrow systems for students and teachers include the Farm Wall (in various sizes), the Education Rack (mobile) and the ZipGarden (compact and simple). All are powered by ZipGrow’s patented Tower technology.

These plug and play hydroponic units are an inclusive way for youth to participate in projects encouraging them to think outside the box and preparing them for problem-solving. Students benefit from curricular connections, including quantifying data, food drives, sustainability, cooking & hospitality and economics.

Provide hands-on teachings for big-picture learning with hydroponic systems

Students at Char-Lan District High School use the ZipGrow Education Rack system to grow food hydroponically as part of their sustainability program.

“It’s perfect because we can grow a wide variety of crops, and the fact that it’s on wheels makes it very convenient to move from one room to another to put on display for special events.”

Many of the schools who grow fresh produce also give back to their communities, donating to food pantries and shelters, or using the harvest to host fundraisers.

At ZipGrow Inc., we know that lots of educators and student/parent councils are excited about the possibility of implementing soil-less science into their schools. The good news is that there is a recognized skills gap in North America in the area of STEM and we are seeing an increase in funding opportunities for educators.

NEW in 2023!

The ZipGarden for educators now comes with the added bonus of a complete curriculum and storybook for primary grade teachers.

It’s the perfect way to introduce soilless growing to young learners.

“Zipgrow Gardens offer real life learning within the classroom walls and allowed our youngest learners to share their knowledge with other classes and their families”

“Having a dependable system allows students to develop skills and see progress until some of those student lead questions are drawn out. At that point, hydroponics is so versatile that it can evolve with student interest and understanding.”