96+ ‘Plant’ Writing Prompts
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The Journey of a Plastic Bottle
Narrate the story of a discarded plastic bottle and its journey to a recycling plant.
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Super Powers of Plants
If you had the ability to photosynthesize like a plant, what would a day in your life be like?
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Journey through a Plant’s Life
Write a diary entry as a plant and describe your journey from a tiny seed to a fully grown plant.
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Nature’s Superheroes
Write a story about an animal or a plant in nature that has superhero abilities.
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Friendship Garden
Describe what kind of plants would represent each of your friends in a ‘Friendship Garden’.
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The Vanishing
Describe a creature or plant that has recently gone extinct as a result of environmental degradation.
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My Dream Autumn Garden
Imagine and describe your dream fall garden. What fruits, vegetables, or flowers would it have?
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Lush Solstice
Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.
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Jungle Journey
Imagine that you are an explorer discovering a new jungle. What creatures do you encounter?
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Cure from the Depths
Create a story where the protagonist is a scientist, who must venture deep into an underground jungle to find a…
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Gardener of Growth
Write about the personal growth of a seed into a beautiful flower, using the plant as an analogy for your…
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Message in the Shamrocks
Narrate how Saint Patrick used a shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity.
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Shamrock Symbolism
Explore the deeper significance of the shamrock, a symbol commonly associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
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Green Thumb Diary
Write a note from the perspective of a plant, detail how it feels to grow from a seed to a…
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Blossoming New Beginnings
Explore the transformation of a dormant tree or plant as it transitions from winter’s bare branches to spring’s lush bloom.
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Springtime Transformation
Imagine you are a seed just starting to sprout in spring. Describe your journey to becoming a flower.
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Plant Communication
Research the ways plants communicate with each other and write a fictionalized account of a ‘conversation’ between two plants.
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The Magic of Mistletoe
Pen down a fictional narrative about the magical properties of Mistletoe during Christmas.
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Valentine’s for the Planet
Imagine Valentine’s day connected to the environment, what would the celebrations look like?
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Phantom Species
Describe a day in the life of a phantom species- an animal or plant that’s believed to be extinct, but…
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Bioluminescent Wonder
Imagine you’ve discovered a new bioluminescent organism and describe its features, behavior, and habitat.
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Cosmic Gardeners
Imagine a group of people who are sent into space not for exploration but to plant and maintain cosmic gardens…
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Planting Seeds for Your Plot
Imagine that your novel’s plot is a seed that you’re planting in April.
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The Story of a Seed’s Journey
Imagine you are a seed that has embarked on an adventure to grow into a tree – write your story.
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Small Sips of Danger
Write about a character who discovers a close call with poison dangers through a seemingly harmless habit or activity.
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Toxic Tales
Create a short tale about a family dealing with the unexpected intrusion of poison into their home.
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Resilience and Rebirth
Describe the struggle and success of a plant seeding and growing during springtime and the wildlife it attracts.
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Wisdom in Bloom
Observe the different stages of growth of a flowering plant in your garden and draw life lessons from it.
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The Cycle of Life
Write about the cycle of a plant, from seed to harvest, and how it mirrors human life.
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Seeds of Change
Imagine if you could cultivate a plant that is symbolic of a change you want to see in your life.
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Magical Number Garden
Draw and describe your own magical garden where each plant represents a different number from 1 to 10.
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Blossoming Metaphors
Write a story about a garden, using the flowers and plants as metaphors for characters or events.
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Heart of the Rainforest
You’re determined to find a mythical medicinal plant said to cure incurable diseases, deep in the heart of the jungle.
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The Reincarnated Houseplant
Write a story about the houseplant that seems to have more lives than a cat.
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Zombies on a Diet
Write a story in which zombies have taken over the world but they’ve decided to go vegan.
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The Secret Life of Plants
Write a tale from the perspective of a plant, using real botanical facts while narrating your story.
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Magical Seeds in Your Backyard
Write a story about planting an extraordinary seed in your backyard and what happens after it grows.
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Nature’s Harvest
Write about the process of planting, nurturing, and harvesting a single fruit or vegetable.
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Carnivorous Contemplations
Imagine you are a carnivorous plant, like a Venus flytrap. Share a day in your life.
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Strange Plant Discovery
You find an unusual plant growing in your backyard. What does it look like and what strange effects does it…
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Miracle of Birth
Recount the experience of witnessing or learning about the birth of a new life be it a person, animal or…
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Sanctity of the Shamrock
Write about the significance of the shamrock in Irish tradition and its importance to faith.
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Shamrock and National Identity
Describe the relationship between the shamrock and Irish identity. If you were to choose a symbol for your own identity,…
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The Meat Dilemma
Discuss the environmental impact of meat consumption and explore the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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The Carbon Footprint Quandary
Write individually and as a society, we can reduce our carbon footprints.
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Plant A Tree Day
Imagine the school is celebrating ‘Plant a Tree Day’, write about your experience participating in the event.
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A Magical Seed
Write an adventure story about a magical seed that could solve an environmental problem.
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Forest in Danger
Create a story about a community of animals trying to save their forest home from deforestation.
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Photosynthesis Monologue
Write a monologue from a plant’s point of view about the process of photosynthesis during Earth Day.
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The Seedling’s Future
Write from the perspective of a seedling planted on Earth Day. What does its future look like?
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Seeing Green
Think of a day in the life of a plant during Earth Day. What would it see, feel or “think”?
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A Green Thumb Fortune
Imagine being a gardener for mystical plants that require special care and provide unique benefits.
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Mysterious Origins
Narrate the zombie apocalypse’s beginning, starting with a strange, isolated event in a small town.
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Being a Cactus
Write about life from a desert plant’s perspective, highlighting its struggles and triumphs.
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The Secret Life of a Raindrop
Chart the journey of a single raindrop as it falls in a tropical rainforest.
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Garden of Dreams
Imagine a garden that grows not just plants but also your deepest desires, dreams, and emotions.
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Daffodils and Leeks Reimagined
Draw inspiration from the symbols of St. David’s Day, the daffodil and the leek, and write a story about them…
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Seeds of Origins
Pick a particular plant in a community garden and write about its origins, how it traveled, and how it’s flourished…
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Inventing Mythical Sentient Plants
Design a sentient plant species, its social structure, and its interaction with the environment.
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Vegetarian Vampire
A vampire has decided to go vegetarian and is trying to resist the temptation of human blood.
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Rainforest Effects
Imagine that you visit the rainforest and take a special plant home with you. What happens to it and the…
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Living Landscapes
Write about a planet where the flora and fauna are interconnected in complex ways.
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First Hunter-Gatherer
Write the story of the first prehistoric human who decided to plant a seed and wait for it to grow,…
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Herbology Adventure
Venture into the Forbidden Forest to discover and write about a new, magical plant.
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Mysterious Herbology Discovery
Your Hufflepuff character makes a surprising discovery in the Herbology class, describe the finding and its implications.
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Leafy Reflections
Describe a memorable encounter or experience with nature during a hiking or gardening session.
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Gardening Gratitude
Make a list of at least five aspects about your current life that you’d “plant” in your “gratitude garden”.
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The Power of Positivity
Write a list of positive affirmations that counteract a specific negative belief about yourself.
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Harvest Moon
Reflect on the harvest of your personal accomplishments as you would crops under the Harvest Moon.
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Nature’s Orchestra
Take a silent walk in nature and observe all the animal and plant life you come across.
