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Looking for a shortcut to an easy school garden?
Welcome to Episode 28 of School Gardens with Ease! In this special episode, your host Leila Mireskandari shifts gears to share what’s been on her mind lately—her annual free 70-minute webinar, starting December 1st. This webinar is all about empowering educators and parents to grow school gardens with ease, and in this episode, Leila offers a short and sweet version of what you’ll learn in the webinar.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The core philosophy behind School Gardens with Ease: working smarter, not harder, by aligning with nature and using Permaculture principles.
• Why school gardens must be led by teachers, entirely maintained by students, and supported (not run!) by parents to ensure success.
• Common mistakes that make school gardens harder than they need to be—and how to avoid them.
• How to integrate gardening seamlessly into your curriculum, using it as a hands-on educational tool for math, science, language arts, and more.
• The key role of lesson plans in keeping the garden project structured and stress-free for teachers.

Highlights:

• The “Ease” Mindset: Growing school gardens doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming!
• Why All Work Must Be Done by Students: The garden isn’t just a project; it’s a hands-on classroom where kids learn how to grow food and connect with nature.
• Teachers, No Extra Work for You: Learn how to use prep and class time to manage your garden without adding to your workload.
• Parents as Cheerleaders: Discover the specific ways parents and the community can provide support without stepping on the toes of teachers and students.
• Avoid the Pitfalls: Lunchtime gardening clubs and weekend planting events might sound fun but often lead to burnout and reduced educational value.

Don’t Miss the Free Webinar!

This episode is just the tip of the iceberg. For a detailed step-by-step guide on building an abundant and easy school garden, join Leila’s free School Gardens with Ease webinar. You’ll also receive three free guides to help you get started.

📅 Webinar Details:

• Recorded sessions available 3 times a day from December 1st to mid-February.
• Perfect for teachers and parents who want to start school gardens the right way.

👉 Click here to sign up for the webinar!
https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/main-registration-page-school-gardens-with-ease

Let’s grow school gardens with ease together! 🌱