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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—and incredibly powerful.

🌱 Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• Why most school gardens fail—and what makes mine different
• What I actually mean when I say school gardens are easy
• The non-negotiable role of education as the garden’s primary purpose
• How students, not volunteers, should be doing the work
• What parents’ roles should and shouldn’t be
• How working with nature (not against her!) makes gardening easier
• Why planning, strategy, and patience are key to long-term success
• What it means to have a growth mindset in the garden

Whether you’re a teacher who's never touched soil or a parent eager to help, this episode will give you the honest roadmap to starting a school garden that’s simple, sustainable, and seriously educational.

🎧 Tune in now and find out the truth behind the “ease” of school gardens.
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