Have you ever dreamed of having a school garden but felt like it’s just out of reach? Maybe you’ve thought about how amazing it would be for your students to connect with nature, learn where their food comes from, and pick up some valuable life skills along the way. But then...

In the realm of school gardening there is a focus on outdoor gardens and advanced indoor systems such as hydroponics and aquaponics. While these methods have their advantages there is an overlooked treasure; the classroom garden. Surprisingly classroom gardens are underappreciated and receive...

Understanding the differences between school gardens and community gardens is crucial for creating a successful and sustainable garden in your school. This distinction is more important than you might think, and understanding it can save you from a lot of headaches down the road.

The Conceptual...

Are you one of those teachers who believes that school gardens don't work? That growing one is a silly idea that comes from a romantic notion but in reality, it's too daunting, difficult, frustrating, and a waste of time and energy?

Unfortunately, you wouldn't be alone! The other day, I was...

As we reflect on the past year, let's take a moment to celebrate the heartwarming stories of green innovations that have made a positive impact on our planet and our communities. These initiatives not only inspire us but also provide hope for a greener and more sustainable future.

1.Solar Powered...

Have you ever even thought about growing a school garden?

Did you happen to Google to see how you should go about it and where you should start?

Did the advice you found look something along the lines of...

Step1: Form a Garden Committee

Step 2: Determine Goals

Step 3: Raise funds

Step...

You're an elementary teacher with a dream...

And in this dream, there's a garden you grow with your students...

I know that because you are on this page reading!

But this dream is bogged down with "Ya but" here and "Ya but" there.

But isn't a garden expensive?

But doesn't it need an outdoor...

Elementary Teachers,

The last 2 weeks were pretty great I think because I revealed so much important information to help you bust your fears of starting a garden with your students.

Busted a few myths and showed you how to find the time to do this!

It's all HERE in last week's playlist and Down...

Are you a teacher who would have loved it if you could grow a food garden with your students...

BUT...

You are not doing it because...

1) Do You think you need outdoor space?

2) You've never grown a thing in your life and think you've got gray thumbs.

3) Or do you think you need to organize...

After almost a decade of growing school gardens, in all kinds of schools, and in all types of settings, in-school, after-school, clubs, teaching myself, training facilitators who taught my programs, training classroom teachers, and providing them with resources and coaching, there are 5...