Listen "66: Can a Teacher Run a School Garden Solo?"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textHave 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 volunteers? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari challenges the myth that you can’t run a garden project on your own. Spoiler alert: you can, with just you and your students!Leila shares how classroom gardens, powered by a sunny window and a handful of supplies, can be just as impactful as outdoor school gardens — sometimes even more so. She explains how teachers can:Start a classroom garden with just seeds, soil, and a few dollars.Build and grow an outdoor school garden using student power and simple techniques.Manage the approval and funding process with minimal outside help.Connect gardens directly to curriculum goals in science, math, language, arts, and more.Whether you’re thinking small with an indoor garden or dreaming big with an outdoor plot, this episode will give you the confidence to know: yes, you can do it solo.Resources & Links Mentioned:Oasis Classroom & School Garden ProgramsEpisodes 31 & 32: Teacher experiences with classroom gardensBook a Zoom call with Leila to explore your garden plansListen now and discover how to take full control of your garden project — no extra team required!
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