Are you unknowingly sabotaging your school garden project with poor timing? In this fiery episode, Leila Mireskandari tackles one of the most overlooked — and crucial — aspects of school gardening: plant timing.
From high school science classes to elementary school projects, too many well-meaning teachers are planting seeds at the wrong time of year, leading to wasted resources, missed learning opportunities, and plant casualties. Leila shares real stories, expert insights, and practical advice to help you avoid these common mistakes and set your classroom garden up for success — in any season.
Whether you're planning a classroom window garden or a full outdoor learning space, this episode is a must-listen for educators who care about meaningful, hands-on learning.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🌱 Why gardening is not like any other classroom activity
🌱 What happens when you plant at the wrong time of year
🌱 Why “throwing money” at a last-minute garden doesn’t work
🌱 The critical importance of seasonal timing in your curriculum
🌱 How to align your school garden with your academic calendar
🌱 What your students actually learn when plants fail due to timing mistakes
🌱 The hidden reason school gardens often need so much summer maintenance
Resources & Links:
✅ Free Guide – School Gardens with Almost No Summer Maintenance
📚 Explore Leila’s done-for-you, seasonally timed programs: The Oasis Series
🎧 Subscribe to the School Gardens with Ease podcast
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