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School Gardens with Ease
Leila
69 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text Thinking about starting a school garden but don’t know where to begin, or worried it might be too much work? In this episode, host Leila Mireskandari pulls back the curtain on her annual free webinar, School Gardens with Ease, and explains why it’s a must-attend event for any teacher who wants to grow a thriving classroom or school garden without stress, big budgets, or burnout. Leila shares what’s inside this 70-minute masterclass, why so many school gardens fail (and how to a...
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Send us a text Thinking about starting a school garden but don’t know where to begin, or worried it might be too much work? In this episode, host Leila Mireskandari pulls back the curtain on her annual free webinar, School Gardens with Ease, and explains why it’s a must-attend event for any teacher who wants to grow a thriving classroom or school garden without stress, big budgets, or burnout. Leila shares what’s inside this 70-minute masterclass, why so many school gardens fail (and how to a...
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School Gardens with Ease
68: What’s on the School Gardens with Ease Free Webinar?
Send us a text Thinking about starting a school garden but don’t know where to begin, or worried it might be too much work? In this episode, host Leila Mireskandari pulls back the curtain on her annual free webinar, School Gardens with Ease, and explains why it’s a must-attend event for any teacher who wants to grow a thriving classroom or school garden without stress, big budgets, or burnout. Leila shares what’s inside this 70-minute masterclass, why so many school gardens fail (and how to a...
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1 week ago
6 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
67: The Easiest and Most Productive Way to Grow a School Garden
Send us a text In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari shares the inspiring story behind how she discovered Permaculture, and how it completely changed the way she grows and teaches school gardens. You’ll learn the two key elements that make a school garden both easy and productive, and discover why so many school garden projects struggle unnecessarily. Leila also shares behind-the-scenes updates about the upcoming Free School Gardens with Ease Webinar, where she’ll di...
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
66: Can a Teacher Run a School Garden Solo?
Send us a text Have you ever dreamed of starting a school garden with your students but felt overwhelmed by the idea of needing a big team of parents, colleagues, and volunteers? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari challenges the myth that you can’t run a garden project on your own. Spoiler alert: you can, with just you and your students! Leila shares how classroom gardens, powered by a sunny window and a handful of supplies, can be just as impactful as outdoor sch...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
65: How to Use Fall and Winter to Plan for a Magical Spring Food Garden
Send us a text If you’re dreaming of starting a school garden in the spring, the most important step is to start planning now, not in March or April. In this episode, Leila shares why fall and winter are the best seasons to prepare for a thriving school garden, and the common mistakes that cause so many projects to fail before they even begin. Leila explains what needs to happen behind the scenes, budgeting, pitching your idea, designing for easy maintenance, and connecting your garden t...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
64: Grow a Non-Stop Supply of Salad Greens in Your Classroom
Send us a text Want to bring fresh, healthy food into your classroom, without needing outdoor space or expensive equipment? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I’ll show you exactly how to grow a continuous supply of salad greens indoors, all school year long. You’ll learn: How to set up a simple sub-irrigated planter system for reliable growthThe best classroom-friendly seed mixes to choose for abundant harvestsWhy a sunny south-facing window is your secret weapon for successStep-by...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
63: Oasis Fall & Winter Gardening Program for Classrooms
Send us a text The doors are officially open to the Oasis Fall & Winter Program, a done-for-you lesson package designed to bring your classroom to life during the gloomiest months of the year. In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, host Leila Mireskandari shares five engaging, low-cost, and curriculum-connected gardening activities that can be done indoors without grow lights or special equipment. From seed stratification to microgreens, these projects help your students feel safe, ...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
62: How to Close (or Not Close) Your School Garden for the Winter
Send us a text Fall often signals the end of gardening season, but when it comes to school gardens, closing things down too early means missing out on valuable learning opportunities. In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, host Leila Mireskandari explains why you don’t need to clear everything away in autumn, and why letting your garden rest naturally through winter is actually better for your students, your soil, and local biodiversity. From kale that thrives under snow to pollinators ...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
61: How to Design a School Garden
Send us a text Designing a school garden isn’t just about putting plants in the ground—it’s about creating a sustainable, low-maintenance space that engages students, thrives with minimal summer care, and becomes a true part of the school community. In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I share my process for designing school gardens that actually work for teachers and students. Drawing from more than a decade of experience and my background as a Permaculture designer, I walk you throu...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
60: How Fall School Gardens Fit Into School Gardens with Ease
Send us a text Fall is here, and while outdoor gardens may be winding down, your classroom gardening journey is just getting started! In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari explains how fall and winter activities fit into her brand-new School Gardens with Ease course. From harvesting last year’s crops with new students to hands-on indoor gardening projects like seed stratification, seed balls, and growing microgreens, you’ll learn exactly how to keep your students eng...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
59: How I’m Teaching My Complete School Garden Method – From A to Z
Send us a text Have you ever wished you could create your own school garden program, tailored to your classroom and teaching style? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I share the exciting news — I’m developing a full class that teaches my entire method for building educational school gardens from start to finish. You’ll hear how your feedback shaped this decision, why this program is for classroom teachers (not just garden clubs), and what’s included — from garden design and logisti...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
58: Is Growing a School Garden Really That Easy?
Send us a text Spoiler alert: Yes, and no! In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I finally answer the question many of you have been wondering: Is growing a school garden really as easy as I keep saying it is? The short answer: It depends on how and why you do it. Most school gardens fail or become overwhelming because they're not built for education. But when your school garden is teacher-led, student-built, and connected directly to curriculum goals, it can be surprisingly simple—a...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
57: Should I Build a School Garden Course for High School Teachers?
Send us a text In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari shares a fresh new idea that came to her—literally—as she woke up: Should she create a School Gardens with Ease course designed for high school teachers? Up until now, Leila has worked primarily with elementary and middle school teachers, building low-maintenance, student-led school gardens that connect seamlessly with the curriculum. But a recent experience watching her daughter’s high school science teacher attem...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
56: Should You Start a School Garden as a Club? (The Truth You Need to Hear)
Send us a text Thinking about starting your school garden as an eco club or lunchtime green team? You’re not alone—but this episode will change the way you see that common approach. In this bold and honest episode, Leila Mireskandari breaks down why growing a school garden as a club fails most of the time, and why classroom-based gardens are the real path to success. Drawing from over a decade of hands-on experience, Leila shares: Why garden clubs often lead to teacher burnout and abandoned g...
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3 months ago
11 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
55: Do You Need Outdoor Garden Space to Grow Food with Your Class?
Send us a text Is an outdoor garden necessary to teach kids how to grow food? Absolutely not! In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila Mireskandari challenges the myth that you need access to an outdoor school garden to create powerful, hands-on gardening experiences in your classroom. Whether you’re in summer mode or gearing up for the new school year, this episode will help you feel excited, not overwhelmed, about school gardening — by showing you just how easy it can be. 🌱 What Y...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
54: Discover Your School Garden Teacher Type
Send us a text Do you know what kind of school garden teacher you are? In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, I help you discover your School Garden Teacher Type — so you can stop spinning your wheels and start growing with more ease, clarity, and confidence. Whether you're dreaming of your first classroom garden or scaling an existing one, knowing your unique approach to school gardening can completely shift how you plan, grow, and teach. 🎯 I created a free, 2-minute quiz — Discover Yo...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
53: Sheet Mulch Your Way to a Caretaker-Proof Garden
Send us a text In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, Leila shares real stories from Toronto schools where well-meaning but misinformed caretakers accidentally damaged school gardens—from mowing over fruit trees to refusing to maintain grass paths. These challenges are more common than you might think in school gardening—and there’s an easy solution. Sheet mulching. This simple Permaculture technique not only keeps grass out of garden paths and beds, but it also reduces maintenance, pr...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
52: What It Really Takes to Grow a Successful School Garden
Send us a text What does it really take to grow a thriving school garden year after year? Spoiler alert: it’s not a big budget, a huge team, or fancy tech. In this episode, I share the key ingredients behind the success of one of my Oasis program teachers whose garden is thriving—and growing—without any of the common “must-haves” people assume are necessary. I also explain what kind of teacher doesn't lead to a lasting school garden (even if they mean well), and how the right mindset, structu...
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5 months ago
10 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
51: How to Set Up Your School Garden for a Stress-Free Summer
Send us a text 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 Oa...
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5 months ago
10 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
School Garden Timing: The Make-or-Break Factor
Send us a text 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...
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5 months ago
10 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
49: Biodiverse School Gardens
Send us a text The Secret to Low-Maintenance, Biodiverse School Gardens In this episode of School Gardens with Ease, host Leila Mireskandari dives into the concept of biodiversity and how it can be the game-changing secret to creating thriving, low-maintenance school gardens. Drawing from her background in Permaculture, Leila explains how the principles of observing nature, using renewable resources, and integrating diverse plant species can transform school gardens into lush, self-sustaining...
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6 months ago
8 minutes

School Gardens with Ease
Send us a text Thinking about starting a school garden but don’t know where to begin, or worried it might be too much work? In this episode, host Leila Mireskandari pulls back the curtain on her annual free webinar, School Gardens with Ease, and explains why it’s a must-attend event for any teacher who wants to grow a thriving classroom or school garden without stress, big budgets, or burnout. Leila shares what’s inside this 70-minute masterclass, why so many school gardens fail (and how to a...