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Fertilizing Is Overrated — Here’s How to Grow a Low-Maintenance Garden May 19, 2025

Are You Fertilizing Your School Garden During Summer? Here’s Why You Might Not Need To

Every summer, teachers and school garden volunteers brace themselves for the tedious chore of garden maintenance — and fertilizing often tops the list of to-dos. But what if I told you that with the right setup, ...

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When a Garden Becomes a Burden: The Trap of the Over-Cleaned School Garden parents and teachers May 02, 2025

It was the last week of July when I received a message from a teacher. Her words were a mix of frustration and fatigue:
"I just spent six hours pulling weeds, rearranging cages, and picking up dried leaves... and I still feel behind."

She attached a photo of her school garden. It was spotless. Not ...

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“Weeds Are Not the Enemy”: A Fresh Perspective for School Gardeners Apr 14, 2025

Let me paint a picture for you.

It’s early September (Or for some of you August). You and your students excitedly head back to school after your summer vacation and your eyes catch the school garden you planted last spring. But instead of juicy tomatoes and lush kale, you're greeted by a wall of......

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The Summer School Garden Problem (and How to Fix It for Good!) Mar 31, 2025

Summer is the ultimate test for a school garden.

The students are gone. The teachers are taking a well-earned break. And the garden? Well… it’s left to fend for itself, and sometimes get tended to by volunteers.

And the results aren’t pretty.

 

 

🌱 Weeds take over.
🔥 The heat dries everything...

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Water: The Lifeline of Your School Garden and Beyond! parents and teachers teachers and schools Mar 24, 2025

Imagine this: It’s summer break, and your school garden, once thriving with leafy greens and budding tomatoes, is now struggling. The culprit? Water, or rather, the lack of it.

For many school gardens, summer maintenance is a major challenge. And of all the tasks, weeding, fertilizing, pest control...

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Pause! Hold that rake! Don't be a Garden Murderer! teachers and schools Mar 17, 2025

🌱 Happy Spring! The equinox is here, and as gardeners, we all feel the excitement of a new growing season. But before you grab your rake and start tidying up your school garden, I have an important warning for you.

Cleaning up your garden too early can do more harm than good! Many beneficial insect...

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Why a Big Budget Won’t Guarantee a Successful School Garden Feb 05, 2025

Many teachers dream of building a school garden but feel stuck because they don’t have the funding or approvals. They think, If only we had the budget, we could finally make it happen! But here’s a surprising truth: money is not the biggest obstacle to a successful school garden.

The Biggest Mistak...

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Example Lesson Plan: The 7 Layers of a School Garden Lesson Plan Jan 30, 2025

Let's dive into creating the best gardening lesson plans that will help you grow a flourishing garden while aligning with your curriculum and boosting student engagement. This article comes as a continuance to the previous blog post titled "Grow Minds, Not Just Plants: Creating Lessons That Enrich a...

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Grow Minds, Not Just Plants: Creating Lessons That Enrich and Engage Jan 21, 2025

How to Write Effective Gardening Lesson Plans for Your Classroom or School Garden

Gardening in schools isn’t just about growing plants; it’s about growing minds. When done right, classroom and school gardens become invaluable educational tools that connect students with nature, promote environmenta...

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The Power of Abundance: What Happened When Shant Started Gardening with His Students parents and teachers Jan 07, 2025

Let me tell you a story about a teacher named Shant. When Shant first started teaching, he was excited but also a little overwhelmed. Sound familiar? As a new teacher, he wanted to find ways to make his lessons more engaging, but wasn’t sure how to manage it all and the new STEM curriculum particula...

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Dream Big: Plan the School Garden of Your Dreams for 2025 parents and teachers Dec 30, 2024

As 2025 starts, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and dream big about the school garden you want to create this year. While the calendar year and school year don’t align perfectly, this moment in the middle of the academic year is a golden opportunity for planning and growth.

Here’s how to r...

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