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The School Garden Podcast

The School Garden Podcast

By: Made Greene
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 Join Mary Jo and Anne as we talk about all things school gardens and growing with kids. No matter where you are in your school garden journey, whether you are an experienced garden teacher, a novice parent helper, or a struggling home educator, we are here to help you and your kiddos in your garden space. The School Garden Podcast has everything you’ll need -from seasonal planting guides, to curriculum ideas and activities, from garden how-tos to expert advice with a generous sowing of stories and garden chat along the way. Come and dig in with us because school gardens matter!Made Greene
Episodes
  • Whole Foods Market Foundation Grant--Educators, Don't Miss This Funding Opportunity!

    Whole Foods Market Foundation Grant--Educators, Don't Miss This Funding Opportunity!
    Feb 22 2026

    Educator Bonus Episode

    Looking for a grant to support your school garden efforts?

    Then, look no further than the Whole Foods Market Foundation's Garden Grant program. Listen in as Mary Jo talks with Ashley Ellis, the Edible Education Program Lead on the Improving Children Nutrition Pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation.

    Listen quickly and act quickly! The deadline for this grant round is March 1, 2026.


    Learn more and apply here: https://www.wholefoodsmarketfoundation.org/our-work/childrens-nutrition/garden-grant
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    8 mins
  • S 2: Ep 11: Onion you glad we are replaying this?

    S 2: Ep 11: Onion you glad we are replaying this?
    Feb 8 2026

    Time to peel away the layers and re-know your onions!

    Join Anne and Mary Jo again as they talk through all things onions and why your students will be crying if you don’t plant this awesome vegetable in your school garden this season.
    Podcast outline:

    2:50 - Why grow onions?

    3:33 - What part of the onion do we eat?

    4:24 - Onion Family

    4:43 - Planting onions

    5:30 - How do onions grow

    6:40 - Where to buy onion slips and sets

    7:28 - How to plant onions and connections to the classroom

    9:00 - Book Connection - ⁠Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens ⁠

    10:23 - Caring for your onions as they grow

    11:10 - Watering

    12:46- Signs of growth

    13:15 - Bolting, going to seed or putting up a flower

    15:40 - Harvesting

    19:46 - Funny story

    22:11 - Kid question: Why do onions make you cry?


    Recommendations: Our favorite and recommended feed store in North Texas is Russell Feed and Supply. Find your local store ⁠here⁠.


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    Email us: podcast@madegreene.com

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    25 mins
  • S 2: Ep 10: Another Helping of Potatoes, Anyone?

    S 2: Ep 10: Another Helping of Potatoes, Anyone?
    Jan 27 2026

    Another helping of potatoes, anyone? We’re digging back into The Potato Episode! Yep, it’s that time of year again—so get ready to plan and plant this student favorite. Your school gardens are about to get spud-tacular!



    Chapters:

    Encore Episode Introduction - 0:50

    Why Should We Grow Potatoes in Schools? - 3:14

    Connections to Curriculum - 4:38

    Potatoes are a Hungry Crop - 6:52

    DIfferent Varieties of Potatoes - 7:52

    True Potato Seed or Seed Potatoes - 9:42

    Buying the Right Kind of Seed Potato - 11:00

    Chitting or Sprouting Seed Potatoes - 11:51

    Cutting Seed Potatoes - 14:43

    Where to Plant Potatoes - 16:24

    Hilling, Banking or Earthing Up Potato Plants - 18:12

    Harvesting Potatoes: 20:32

    Finding the Mother Tuber - 24:24

    Top Tips for Growing Success -25:15

    Have a Potato Party! - 27:02

    Growing Potatoes with a Class of Kids - 29:00

    Caution and Safety Notes: 29:43

    Kid Question: What is the difference between Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes: 31:17

    Ending


    Mentioned Books or Materials

    The Enormous Potato - Aubrey Davies purchase ⁠here⁠

    Recommended Fabric Growbags purchase ⁠here⁠


    Stay in touch with us!

    Email us: podcast@madegreene.com

    Find us on Instagram and Facebook at MadeGreene

    www.madegreene.com
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    35 mins
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