Send us a textAs 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 garden.Mid-December is not too early to plan. In fact, it is the ideal time.In this episode, Leila Mireskandari explains why successful, low-stress school gardens are not built in spring, they are built through intentional winter planning. You will hear how preparation, timing, and realistic systems make the difference between a garden that exhausts teachers and one that thrives with ease.Why Most School Gardens Fail (and How to Avoid It)After more than a decade of working full-time in school gardens, Leila has seen a consistent pattern: well-intentioned educators follow advice that is incomplete, misleading, or unrealistic for real classrooms.In this episode, Leila explains:Why enthusiasm alone is not enough to sustain a school gardenHow poor timing and lack of planning lead to burnoutWhy spring rewards educators who prepared during the colder monthsFree Annual Webinar: School Gardens with EaseThis limited-time webinar is designed for teachers and parents who want clarity before jumping into a school garden.You will learn:The most common school garden mistakesWhat to do instead using Leila’s 2-phase strategyPractical guidance you can apply immediately⏳ Available until December 31👉 Register for the free webinar: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/main-registration-page-school-gardens-with-easeThe School Gardens with Ease Course (Doors Closing Soon)For the first time, Leila teaches her entire school garden system from A to Z.The course covers:School garden design and timingScheduling throughout the school yearWriting gardening lesson plansCommunity involvement (when to include it—and when not to)How to build gardens with almost no summer maintenanceWhat to teach in the garden and whenand much more... essentially everything Leila can teach you on the topic!The course includes two classes:School Gardens with Almost No Summer Maintenance: Design & BuildSchool Gardens with Ease Logistics: Scheduling, Lesson Planning & Community and more⏳ Enrollment closes shortly after the new year (timer on the registration page)👉 View the course and enrollment details: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/links-school-gardens-with-ease-course-evergreenComing Up: Oasis Done-for-You Lesson Packages (Grades 3–8)For educators who prefer ready-made materials, the Oasis Series will reopen later in the year, perfectly timed for spring preparation.These done-for-you lesson packages help you:Move into action quicklyTeach confidently in the gardenGrow with ease instead of overwhelm👉 Learn more about the Oasis Series: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/links-oasis-programsIf you are thinking about starting, or restarting, a school garden in 2026, this episode will help you set realistic expectations and choose the right level of support.🎧 Listen to Episode 70 of School Gardens with EaseLet’s make nature proud, and change the world, one school garden at a time, with ease and fun.

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