School Gardens with Ease
by Leila
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73: What Can Parents Do to Help Build a School Garden?
73: What Can Parents Do to Help Build a School Garden?
About this podcast
Discover how to effortlessly integrate school gardens into your elementary or middle school curriculum with the School Gardens with Ease Podcast. This podcast is your go-to resource for creating flourishing and productive food gardens that provide long-term educational benefits. Learn tips, strategies, and insights to help you grow and maintain a sustainable school garden that enhances your teaching and inspires students for years to come.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 74 episodes
- 73: What Can Parents Do to Help Build a School Garden? · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Many school gardens are started with the best of intentions by dedicated, caring parents. Yet again and again, these gardens struggle or fail within a short…
- 72: Which Oasis Program Is Right for You? A Complete Guide for Teachers · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail If you’re interested in teaching through food gardens but feel unsure which Oasis program fits your classroom, this episode walks you through the full Oasis…
- 71: Let’s Grow an Oasis in Your Classroom This Spring · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail What if you didn’t need raised beds, irrigation systems, or expensive equipment to start a school garden? In the first episode of Season 3, Leila…
- 70: Planning Your 2026 School Garden Starts Now · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 45Send us Fan Mail As the year winds down and the excitement of a fresh start builds, this episode is an invitation to think ahead, strategically and calmly, about your 2026 school…
- 69: Why Haven’t You Joined the School Gardens with Ease Webinar Yet? · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 44Send us Fan Mail In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari offers a heartfelt wake-up call for educators, parents, and school leaders who believe in the…
- 68: What’s on the School Gardens with Ease Free Webinar? · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 43Send us Fan Mail Thinking about starting a school garden but don’t know where to begin, or worried it might be too much work? In this episode, host Leila Mireskandari pulls back…
- 67: The Easiest and Most Productive Way to Grow a School Garden · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 42Send us Fan Mail In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari shares the inspiring story behind how she discovered Permaculture, and how it completely changed…
- 66: Can a Teacher Run a School Garden Solo? · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 41Send us Fan Mail Have you ever dreamed of starting a school garden with your students but felt overwhelmed by the idea of needing a big team of parents, colleagues, and…
- 65: How to Use Fall and Winter to Plan for a Magical Spring Food Garden · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 40Send us Fan Mail If you’re dreaming of starting a school garden in the spring, the most important step is to start planning now, not in March or April. In this episode, Leila…
- 64: Grow a Non-Stop Supply of Salad Greens in Your Classroom · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 39Send us Fan Mail Want to bring fresh, healthy food into your classroom, without needing outdoor space or expensive equipment? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I’ll…
- 63: Oasis Fall & Winter Gardening Program for Classrooms · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 39Send us Fan Mail The doors are officially open to the Oasis Fall & Winter Program, a done-for-you lesson package designed to bring your classroom to life during the gloomiest…
- 62: How to Close (or Not Close) Your School Garden for the Winter · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 38Send us Fan Mail Fall often signals the end of gardening season, but when it comes to school gardens, closing things down too early means missing out on valuable learning…
- 61: How to Design a School Garden · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 37Send us Fan Mail Designing a school garden isn’t just about putting plants in the ground—it’s about creating a sustainable, low-maintenance space that engages students, thrives…
- 60: How Fall School Gardens Fit Into School Gardens with Ease · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 36Send us Fan Mail Fall is here, and while outdoor gardens may be winding down, your classroom gardening journey is just getting started! In this episode of School Gardens with…
- 59: How I’m Teaching My Complete School Garden Method – From A to Z · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 35Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wished you could create your own school garden program, tailored to your classroom and teaching style? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease…
- 58: Is Growing a School Garden Really That Easy? · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 34Send us Fan Mail Spoiler alert: Yes, and no! In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I finally answer the question many of you have been wondering: Is growing a school…
- 57: Should I Build a School Garden Course for High School Teachers? · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 33Send us Fan Mail In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari shares a fresh new idea that came to her—literally—as she woke up: Should she create a School…
- 56: Should You Start a School Garden as a Club? (The Truth You Need to Hear) · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 32Send us Fan Mail Thinking about starting your school garden as an eco club or lunchtime green team? You’re not alone—but this episode will change the way you see that common…
- 55: Do You Need Outdoor Garden Space to Grow Food with Your Class? · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 31Send us Fan Mail Is an outdoor garden necessary to teach kids how to grow food? Absolutely not! In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari challenges the…
- 54: Discover Your School Garden Teacher Type · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 30Send us Fan Mail Do you know what kind of school garden teacher you are? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I help you discover your School Garden Teacher Type — so you…
