60: How Fall School Gardens Fit Into School Gardens with Ease

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 Ease, Leila Mireskandari explains how fall and winter activities fit into her brand-new School Gardens with Ease course. From harvesting last year’s crops with new students to hands-on indoor gardening projects like seed stratification, seed balls, and growing microgreens, you’ll learn exactly how to keep your students engaged with nature—even when it’s too cold to plant outside.

Whether you’re planning a spring garden or simply want fun, low-cost classroom activities, this episode is packed with ideas to make gardening a year-round learning tool.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How the School Gardens with Ease course is structured (logistics + design/build).
• Why fall gardens are the perfect entry point for new students.
• Ways to connect fall harvests and seed saving to your curriculum.
• Indoor fall and winter gardening projects, including:
  • Stratifying milkweed seeds for spring planting
  • Creating seed balls and seed paper (perfect for holiday gifts!)
  • Growing sprouts and microgreens with minimal supplies
• How these activities tie into the Oasis Fall & Winter program.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🌱 School Gardens with Almost No Summer Maintenance Class
• 📘 Free Guide: Indoor Gardening Activities for Fall & Winter
• 🍂 Oasis Fall & Winter Lesson Plan Package – Join the Waitlist