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Our Horticulture and Sustainable Food Systems programme looks at the range of processes that are involved in growing food, and the many journeys taken to get to our plate. We provide opportunities for young people aged five to 18 to engage in the world of growing food in our organic garden and on the wider Dumfries House Estate.

Our school education workshops support the delivery of The Curriculum For Excellence, and many of our activities are based outdoors on our 2,000 acre estate, making use of our natural spaces to inspire learning. The King’s Foundation works in harmony with the natural world, and as such our workshops also touch upon the UN Sustainable Development goals and support learning for sustainability. Please see below for all workshop details.

Perfect Pollinators and Wildlife Warriors – All Primary Stages – Full Day Workshop - 10am until 2pm

Working with the seasons, until late September, your group can book our Perfect Pollinators workshop. Discover why tiny creatures make a big difference in our education garden. In this full-day workshop, pupils will explore the world of pollinators, learn how to survey for helpful insects, lend a hand in our vegetable garden, and create something to support wildlife at home or school. A fun, hands-on way to understand how plants grow and how living things work together. From October to December, pupils will Become a Wildlife Warrior! Pupils will explore our garden ecosystem, discover how plants and animals are connected, and help create space for wildlife on the estate. They’ll also make something to take back to school and support nature in their own community.

Super Soil - Late Primary Stage – Full Day Workshop - 10am until 2pm

In this hands-on workshop, pupils will dig into the fascinating world beneath our feet. They’ll carry out worm surveys, examine soil-dwelling creatures under the microscope, and discover how healthy soil is essential for healthy people and plants.

The Seasonal Garden – Late Primary Stage - Full Day Workshop - 10am until 2pm

Pupils will learn how to grow, harvest and cook with seasonal produce, explore how the time of year shapes garden tasks, and discuss food miles and the importance of making sustainable choices.

Earth Matters  – All Secondary Stage – Full Day Workshop - 10am until 3pm

Through a series of practical activities, pupils will explore the vital role of soil, water, and biodiversity. They’ll discover how these natural resources support all life on Earth and why it’s so important to protect them.

Sustainable Sourcing - All Secondary Stage - Full Day Workshop - 10am until 3pm

In this workshop, pupils will investigate where our food and materials come from, examine the impact of our everyday choices, and learn how to make more responsible decisions to help protect both people and the planet.

If you require any further information on our Horticulture and Sustainable Food Systems workshops before booking, please contact us at dh.education@kings-foundation.org

Education Garden and STEM Halloween Workshops

This October, bring your class for a day of spooky learning in our Education Garden and STEM Centre! Our Halloween-themed workshops blend hands-on fun with real-world learning — perfect for curious minds at late primary stage.

Veg Patch Vampires (Full Day in the Garden)
Step into the Education Garden for a gruesomely good day outdoors! Can you tell the difference between a vegetable and a vampire? How do you keep bloodsuckers out of your garden (and your kitchen)? Pupils will roll up their sleeves and get stuck into seasonal growing, spooky stories, and hands-on activities that connect food, nature, and a touch of Halloween mystery.

Veg Patch Vampires & Witches’ Potions (Split Day: Garden & STEM)
Double the magic with a two-centre adventure!

• Half Day in the Garden: Pupils tackle our Veg Patch Vampires workshop, discovering the spooky side of food and gardening.

• Half Day at STEM: Join our coven in Witches’ Potions, where bubbling brews and fizzing reactions reveal the secrets of chemical changes. This hands-on potion-making session ends with a spectacular scientific showstopper.

Both options promise a frightfully fun day packed with curiosity, creativity, and curriculum-linked learning.