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How Parents Can Best Support School Gardens parents and teachers Nov 06, 2024

Are you a parent dreaming of a school garden where your child can learn hands-on about nature, food, and sustainability? You’re not alone! Many parents feel passionate about school gardens as a way to empower kids with life skills, like growing their own food. But if you’re...

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4-in-1 School Gardens: Feed, Teach, Beautify, and Wildlife Oct 30, 2024

School gardens can be so much more than a place to grow food. They can transform into vibrant, multifunctional spaces that engage students, attract wildlife, and beautify the campus. By designing gardens with a holistic approach, teachers can create environments that serve diverse roles while...

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Empowering Educators Through Outdoor Classrooms: Interview with Victoria Hackett, M.Ed. parents and teachers teachers and schools Oct 23, 2024

As outdoor educators, we know that nature-based learning isn’t just about growing gardens—it’s about creating opportunities for children to explore, learn, and thrive in an outdoor environment. In this post, I’m excited to share highlights from my recent conversation with...

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Stop Fitting Gardening into Your Lessonsā€”Do This Instead teachers and schools Oct 15, 2024

When planning to incorporate a garden into your classroom, the way you approach lesson planning can make or break the success of the project. Teachers often fall into a common trap: starting with core curriculum goals and trying to fit gardening activities into them. While this method works well...

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The Surprising Reason Most School Gardens Fail teachers and schools Oct 08, 2024

A school garden can be a powerful teaching tool, offering students hands-on, experiential learning that connects to a wide variety of subjects. But many teachers unknowingly make the biggest mistake right at the start. And it has nothing to do with what they grow, how they grow it, or even where...

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5 School Garden Myths that Are Holding You Back! teachers and schools Oct 01, 2024

Growing a school garden can seem intimidating, especially with all the myths floating around. But the truth is, it's easier than you think, if you do it right! In this post, we'll tackle some common misconceptions that might be holding you back from growing the teaching garden of your dreams.

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Seed Starting Guide for Schools: Tips for Strong Seedlings in Class teachers and schools Sep 25, 2024

Starting a garden from seeds can feel daunting, especially when you’re juggling different seed sizes, planting locations, and the confusing world of timing. As a teacher, you want to inspire your students to grow plants with confidence, not overwhelm them—or yourself—with...

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Bring the Outdoors In: Fall and Winter Gardening for Classrooms teachers and schools Sep 18, 2024

As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, many of us assume that gardening has to take a back seat. But that’s not true! You can bring nature into your classroom and keep your students engaged in hands-on learning throughout the fall and winter months. And no, it doesn’t require...

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DON'T involve the community this way! teachers and schools Sep 11, 2024

When it comes to starting a school garden, most people, including teachers, think they need to gather a community committee right from the start. If you’ve been feeling like you have to round up parents, community members, and volunteers just to get your school garden project off the...

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Get a Resounding Yes: How to Pitch Your School Garden Idea! teachers and schools Sep 03, 2024

Are you passionate about bringing a school garden to your community but unsure how to make your case? Whether you're a teacher, parent, or school administrator, pitching a school garden project can be a daunting task. It's not just about presenting a good idea. It's about showing how that idea...

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A Teacherā€™s Guide to Reviving an Abandoned School Garden teachers and schools Aug 27, 2024

Hey there! If you've ever been handed the reins to an abandoned school garden or one that was set up without your input, you might have felt a bit overwhelmed. And if that happens this school year, you might feel that way. Don’t worry! Reviving a neglected garden can be a rewarding...

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