When it comes to winning the hearts of children, it is sometimes hard for plants to compete. How do teachers make plants exciting for children? The answer lies in the ancient practice of hydroponics. Hydroponics may seem like complicated, cutting-edge technology, but, in fact, it has been around for centuries. Using hydroponics in the classroom provides unique, nature-based curricular and community-building opportunities. An abundance of evidence points to the academic, social-emotional, and physical benefits of outdoor nature experiences and school gardens for children. Due to the academic calendar of many schools, it can be difficult for children to experience the growth of a plant from seed to harvest, particularly during the winter months. Plants in indoor hydroponic systems have an accelerated growth rate and are not weather dependent. Therefore, they are easily integrated into schools year round with a variety of options for growing indoors. Hydroponic growing can range from a simple tabletop to an extensive indoor farm setup. Mobile systems can be used in multiple classrooms if desired. This article presents ideas for incorporating indoor hydroponic systems into the classroom.