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...

🌱 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Starting a school garden sounds like a dream. A lush, vibrant space where students can learn about science, math, and sustainability while reconnecting with nature, what’s not to love?

But here’s the reality: many school gardens don’t succeed. They either fail to grow or fail to thrive as education...

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a school garden but felt overwhelmed by the logistics, time, or effort it might require, you’re not alone. Many teachers and parents share this dream but struggle to bring it to life in a way that is manageable and sustainable. That’s why I’m so excited to share th...

Bringing students outside to learn doesn’t just make lessons more engaging. It helps them connect with nature, build hands-on skills, and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Yet, many teachers feel unsure about how to start or worry that they lack the time and expertise to manage ou...