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School Gardens with Ease
Discover how to effortlessly integrate school gardens into your elementary or middle school curriculum with the School Gardens with Ease Podcast. This podcast is your go-to resource for creating flourishing and productive food gardens that provide long-term educational benefits. Learn tips, strategies, and insights to help you grow and maintain a sustainable school garden that enhances your teaching and inspires students for years to come.
School Gardens with Ease
64: Grow a Non-Stop Supply of Salad Greens in Your Classroom
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 growth
- The best classroom-friendly seed mixes to choose for abundant harvests
- Why a sunny south-facing window is your secret weapon for success
- Step-by-step instructions to get your students planting, growing, and harvesting every week
- How just 5 minutes, 3 times a week, can create an endless cycle of greens for hands-on learning and healthy snacking
This isn’t just about gardening, it’s about empowering your students with real-life skills, sparking curiosity, and leaving a lasting legacy of connection to food and nature.
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Oasis Fall & Winter Program
– indoor gardening lessons for cold months - Oasis Classroom Program
– indoor spring food-growing program - Seed Mixes: OSC Seeds (Canada) Seed Mix 1 Seed Mix 2
- Sow True Seeds (US)
Whether you’re an experienced school gardener or just starting out, this is one of the easiest and most rewarding projects you can do with your students.
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to grow salad greens in your classroom, year-round—with ease!