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May 30, 2025 10 mins

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Welcome to Episode 51 of School Gardens with Ease!
As the school year winds down, are you heading into summer break with peace of mind, or dread, when it comes to your school garden? 

In this episode, host Leila Mireskandari helps you take a deep breath and shows you exactly how to set your school garden up for summer success with almost no summer maintenance.

Whether you've created a lush indoor garden with Oasis Classroom or cultivated a vibrant outdoor space through Oasis School or Caja Oasis, this episode will give you essential tips to ensure your garden survives—and thrives—while you’re on vacation.

🌱 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why summer is the most vulnerable time for school gardens
  • The common mistakes that can cause school gardens to fail over summer
  • What not to plant in a school garden—and why
  • How to reduce summer maintenance by up to 80%
  • How biodiversity, soil quality, and smart design lead to a garden that flourishes without you
  • The one task you can't skip—and how to make it easy for volunteers

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Growing a dense, biodiverse garden with high-quality seeds in healthy soil is the secret to success.
  • Summer watering is the only essential maintenance—but it can be simplified with smart planning.
  • Volunteers need access and ease. Without it, your garden could suffer.
  • Avoiding monocultures, poor soil, and improper crops is crucial to avoid disappointment in the fall.

🎁 Resources Mentioned:

👉 Grab your favorite resource above and go into summer knowing your garden is safe, supported, and set up for success!

💬 Let’s Connect:

Have questions or want to share your summer garden setup? DM me on Instagram or email me at Leilam@kidsgrowingcity.ca.

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