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73: What Can Parents Do to Help Build a School Garden?

Send 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 s

72: Which Oasis Program Is Right for You? A Complete Guide for Teachers

Send 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 O

71: Let’s Grow an Oasis in Your Classroom This Spring

Send 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 Mires

70: Planning Your 2026 School Garden Starts Now

Send 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 20

69: Why Haven’t You Joined the School Gardens with Ease Webinar Yet?

Send 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 i

68: What’s on the School Gardens with Ease Free Webinar?

Send 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 pu

67: The Easiest and Most Productive Way to Grow a School Garden

Send 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

66: Can a Teacher Run a School Garden Solo?

Send 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

Send 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,

64: Grow a Non-Stop Supply of Salad Greens in Your Classroom

Send 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

63: Oasis Fall & Winter Gardening Program for Classrooms

Send 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 gloo

62: How to Close (or Not Close) Your School Garden for the Winter

Send 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 learnin

61: How to Design a School Garden

Send 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,

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

Send 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

59: How I’m Teaching My Complete School Garden Method – From A to Z

Send 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 w

58: Is Growing a School Garden Really That Easy?

Send 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 sc

57: Should I Build a School Garden Course for High School Teachers?

Send 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 S

56: Should You Start a School Garden as a Club? (The Truth You Need to Hear)

Send 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 co

55: Do You Need Outdoor Garden Space to Grow Food with Your Class?

Send 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 challeng

54: Discover Your School Garden Teacher Type

Send 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 Typ