A Smart Approach to Funding Your School Garden

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Let's delves into the common misconception that funding and approvals are the primary obstacles to creating a successful school garden. How about some insights on how to make the most of available resources and an emphasis on the importance of a well-connected teaching plan over physical garden infrastructure.

Key Points:

1. Funding Myths: Addressing the false belief that money and approvals are essential for starting a school garden.
2. Common Mistakes: Highlighting the pitfalls of investing in unnecessary tools and expensive setups.
3. Classroom Gardens: Demonstrating how impactful gardens can be created indoors with minimal budget.
4. Outdoor Gardens: Discussing how to utilize Permaculture techniques to build gardens without a big budget.
5. Focus on Education: Emphasizing the importance of a cohesive teaching plan that integrates the garden with the curriculum.
6. OASIS Programs: Introducing the OASIS lesson plans and their benefits for educators.

Resources Mentioned:

• OASIS Programs: Ready-to-use lesson plans with a success guarantee. Open until February 21st. Join the waitlist if you missed the deadline: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/links-oasis-programs
• Episodes 33, 34, and 35: Detailed guides on how to write effective lesson plans for school gardens.

Connect with Us:

• Visit our website: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/
• Follow us on Instagram @kidsgrowingcity and @schoolgardensforteachers
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KidsGrowingCityGardens

Call to Action: If you're passionate about creating a school garden, focus on building a solid teaching plan first. For more tips and ready-to-use lesson plans, check out the OASIS programs. Let's grow an educational garden together!