School gardens matter.

Cultivate a Greener Future

We help school communities grow a greener future by building skills, knowledge, and confidence through the hands-on joy of gardening.

Our mission is to empower students and teachers alike to discover the joy, skills, and benefits of gardening in a school setting. By creating engaging outdoor learning spaces, we provide hands-on experiences that help school communities build a deeper connection with nature and nutrition. By unlocking gardening’s educational and well-being benefits, we help students build teamwork, responsibility, and sustainable practices. By integrating gardening into a student’s educational journey, we will nurture lifelong skills, a sense of community, and a greener future for generations to come.

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Made Greene helps school communities grow greener futures through the hands-on joy of gardening. Your support helps give students and teachers the tools, knowledge, and confidence to grow something meaningful—building practical skills, healthier habits, and a lasting connection with the natural world.

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Newest Podcast

The School Garden Podcast

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!

It’s thyme to venture further into the world of herbs! In part two of our herb series, join Anne and Mary Jo as they go beyond the familiar to explore some more unusual herb choices. Listen along as they share tried-and-tested activities and ideas to incorporate herbs into your school garden program. From a pet café garden to gratitude herb bundles, there’s plenty to get your students picking, tasting, making, and learning.

Plus, Anne shares her experiment comparing hydroponic and outdoor-grown herbs, and Mary Jo momentarily seems to think that a dragon is a legitimate pet!

Podcast Outline

00:42 – Introduction to Part Two
01:07 – How was your week?
02:04 – Introducing different and unusual herbs
03:04 – Stevia
04:45 – Angelica

More info on Angelica and Candied Angelica here
05:49 – Caraway
07:14 – Borage
09:21 – Perilla / shiso
10:38 – Moringa
11:47 – Red flags: What to watch out for with herbs
14:57 – Just get outside and smell them!
15:38 – A permanent picking bed and picking events
16:47 – Planters and pots near doorways and walkways
17:50 – Connecting with culinary programs in your district
19:22 – A pet café garden!
21:00 – Gratitude herb bundles
24:04 – Herb butters
26:49 – Herb teas and waters

Our Tea Episode here

28:18 – What’s a spice, and what’s an herb?

Link to Costa's herb and a spice video here

31:09 – Hydroponic vs. outdoor-grown herbs: Anne’s experiment

33:24 – More ways to incorporate herbs into your curriculum

34:38 – Outro

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