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While we cannot guarantee you will be reimbursed for purchases made through Wellspring Gardens Academy, our products meet the minimum requirements for gardening in the PEP, FES-EO & FTC, and FES-UA purchasing guides.
Soil, fertilizer, seeds, seedlings, potted herbs, fruits/vegetables. This is what we do!
Plants in containers no larger than one gallon. We specialize in starter plants in a 3/4-cup pot!
Fruit trees not to exceed 7-gallon pots. All our fruit trees are in 3-gallon pots or smaller!
Best-selling Kits
Grocery stores carry 🍌 one banana. Nature has hundreds!
Grow, taste, and explore the world's most diverse edible plants with hands-on kits designed for curious kids.
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3 Petite Banana Plants + Liquid Banana Fuel Fertilizer Kit
Bring hands-on science to life with this homeschool-friendly Banana Plant Learning Bundle! You'll receive three petite banana plant varieties perfect for containers and small spaces, plus a 32-ounce bottle of Wellspring Gardens Banana Fuel to support healthy growth. Students can explore plant life cycles, photosynthesis, and plant nutrition while caring for their own tropical banana plants and tracking their progress.
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Little Prince Banana – This ornamental banana is compact and regal, growing to only 2-3 feet tall. Perfect for containers, it's a miniature variety with a thick pseudostem. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces. (Light: Full to part sun, Soil: Good water retention, Zones: 8-11)
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Tropicana Banana – The super dwarf Tropicana is not only compact but also produces small, edible fruit. Its maroon/purple leaves add a beautiful touch before fading as it matures. Perfect for indoor growing or in partially shaded outdoor spots. (Mature height: 3-6 feet, Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade, Soil: Loamy, Zones: 8-11)
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Truly Tiny Banana – As the name suggests, this variety is truly tiny at 2-3 feet tall. With its red variegation and edible bananas, it's a lovely option for small spaces or indoors. (Light: Mostly sunny, Soil: Rich, well-drained, Zones: 9-11)
These varieties are low-maintenance and perfect for those who love tropical plants but don't have the space for the full-sized versions. 🌿🍌
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3 Petite Fig Plants + Liquid Fig Fuel Fertilizer Kit
Bring science lessons to life with this Petite Fig Tree 3-Pack! Perfect for homeschool projects and hands-on learning, these compact fig trees help students explore plant growth, life cycles, and food production while growing delicious figs right at home. Ideal for containers, patios, and small gardens.
- Violette de Bordeaux Fig – A dwarf variety producing medium-sized, red-fleshed figs with a rich, complex flavor. Perfect for container growing. (Mature height: 6-10 feet, Zones 7-10a, Full Sun, Well-Drained Soil, Keep Moist).
- Fignomenal Fig – The ultimate indoor/outdoor fig! This ultra-compact variety (2-3 feet tall) thrives in containers and produces sweet, reddish-fleshed fruit year-round. (Mature height: 2-3 feet, Zones 8-11, Full Sun, Well-Drained Soil, Keep Moist).
- Yellow Long Neck Fig – Known for its extra-large, honey-sweet, yellow fruit, this variety is perfect for fresh eating or drying. (Mature height: 4-8 feet, Zones 7-10a, Full Sun, Well-Drained Soil, Keep Moist).
Whether you’re growing indoors, on a patio, or in a small garden, this Petite Fig Tree 3-Pack delivers big flavor in a compact size!
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Run your own experiments!
Pit your carnivorous plants against each other with our 25-experiment guide.
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2 Fly Traps + 2 Nepenthes Plants + Carnivorous Plant Food Kit
Get your goggles and latex gloves on to experiment with carnivorous plants! Pit fly traps against Nepenthes against each other in various bug-catching experiments! Each kit comes with two fly traps and two pitcher plants, including:
- Akai Ryu (Red Dragon) – Known for its striking deep red color, this variety adds a bold touch to any carnivorous plant collection. (Mature height: Under 6 inches, Zones 6-10, Full to Part Sun, Grows in Peat/Perlite or Sphagnum Moss, Requires Standing Water).
- Original Venus Fly Trap – The classic variety with stiff-margined spines and rapid-closing traps, ideal for terrariums or bog gardens. (Mature height: Under 6 inches, Zones 6-10, Full to Part Sun, Grows in Peat/Perlite or Sphagnum Moss, Requires Standing Water).
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St. Gaya pitcher plant is an impressive plant with striking pitchers. Like most Nepenthes, St. Gaya is easy-to-grow and readily adapts. (Average mature height: 18 inches, Light: Bright, diffused light, Soil: Grows well in peat/perlite, or sphagnum moss. Keep moist, Zone: 10-12)
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Alata pitcher plant is one of the easiest Nepenthes pitcher plants to grow. It makes a great indoor or outdoor plant. (Average mature height: 3 feet and 18 inches wide Light: Bright, diffused light, Soil: Moist but well-drained peat, peat/perlite/vermiculite, or sphagnum moss, Zone: 10)
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