School Gardens with Ease
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.
School Gardens with Ease
12: The Detailed Plan & What to Grow in a School Garden
In Episode 12 of the School Gardens with Ease podcast, your host Leila Mireskandari continues the essential discussion on creating a compelling proposal for your annual vegetable school garden project. This episode is part 2 of the series and dives deep into the heart of your proposal: the detailed plan.
Leila explains the critical elements your plan should cover, including the "who," "what," "when," and "where" of your garden project. She emphasizes the importance of ensuring that students, not adults, are at the center of all garden activities, from building to growing. This hands-on involvement is crucial for making your school garden a true educational tool.
In this episode, Leila also breaks down what types of plants to include and avoid in your garden. She provides insights into choosing the right plants that align with the school schedule and growing season, ensuring that your students can enjoy the fruits of their labor before the school year ends or return to a bountiful harvest in the fall.
Whether you're planning an outdoor garden or a classroom garden, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you build a garden that thrives with minimal maintenance over the summer. Leila also highlights her Oasis Classroom program, perfect for those interested in creating a robust indoor garden experience.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The essential components of a detailed school garden plan
- Why students should be the ones doing all the garden work
- How to select plants that are easy to grow and fit the school calendar
- Tips for minimizing summer maintenance with smart plant choices
- The benefits of classroom gardens and how they can be a great alternative to outdoor gardens
Links Mentioned:
- Episode 6: The Unsung Heroes of School Gardening – Classroom Gardens
- Oasis Classroom Program
- Free Recommended List of Seeds for School Gardens
- GrowVeg.com Garden Planner (7-Day Free Trial)
Tune in to ensure your school garden proposal is complete, compelling, and sets you up for a successful growing season. And don’t forget to join us in the next episode, where we’ll explore the “what to teach” component of your garden plan.