Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast

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The School tour is about to begin and I need your HELP + New to the podcast? this explains all! plus got a pot of soil returned from school with your child? Find out more here! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gar...

What’s the one gardening skill every child should learn? How is the School tour kept sustainable? How do you keep your energy up across a busy week of travel? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book. Eage...

In a brand new series this month Lee explores the School Gardening Tour he is doing later in the month and answers teachers question on what to expect. Olive and parenting question will be back in June Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favou...

This week David wants his children to understand where food comes from and what are the easiest fruits or vegetables to grow with them? Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, a...

This week Lee is asked how can you convince my school leadership team that gardening is worth investing in? Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of...

This week we talk about whether gardening can be added to Forest School and what are the benefits of forest school? Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a...

This week on the Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast , we tackle a key question from educators: What are the most cost-effective ways to start a school garden? 💰🌱 Gardening in schools doesn’t have to break the budget, and in this episode, I share practical, low-cost strategies to get students growing without hefty price tags. From free resources and community partnerships to creative upcycling and low-...

"Our students love growing things, but we struggle to keep the garden going over the summer holidays. Any solutions?” Asks Mrs Taylor from Kent Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your r...

"My son has sensory sensitivities. Are there any plants or gardening activities that might be particularly engaging for him?" asks Tom from Edinburgh Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave...

This week on the podcast, Chay asks an important question: "How can parents encourage schools to start gardening?" We’ll dive into practical ways parents can inspire teachers and school leaders to bring gardening into the curriculum, highlighting the benefits of outdoor learning for children’s wellbeing, education, and connection to nature. We’ll also explore the possibilities of growing flowers i...

This week Sophie from London asks: "Lee, your book on getting kids into gardening was a game-changer for me! But my daughter is glued to her tablet. How can I encourage her to swap screen time for gardening?" Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of ou...

This Week on the Podcast! 🎙️🌿 James asks a great question—can you truly turn a small balcony into a thriving family gardening space? We explore how to make the most of a compact area while still incorporating the three pillars of gardening: growing, caring for wildlife, and saving water. Whether you have a tiny outdoor space or just a few pots, we’ll chat about how to maximize every inch! 🌱🏡 Bu...

🎧 This Week on the Podcast: Gardening Tips for School Reception Classes! 🌱🏫 On this week’s episode of the Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast, Lee is diving into some essential gardening tips for Reception classes! 🌿✨ Getting little ones involved in gardening at school can be a game-changer—not just for their learning but for their confidence, creativity, and connection with nature. But where do you...

🌱 Keeping Kids Interested in Gardening! 🌱 This week, Lee is back answering more of your gardening questions! One that comes up time and time again is: "My child loves gardening at first but loses interest so quickly—how can I keep them engaged?" It’s a great question, and one many parents and teachers face. The key? Make gardening FUN, fast-paced, and rewarding! Try quick-growing plants like rad...

This week on the Skinny Jean Gardener podcast, Adam Kirkland asks about growing something with children in the garden that lasts beyond this season. Olive answers a question about the best cucumbers to grow in school, and we dive into a question that has parents questioning their approach to studying. Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your...

This week on the Skinny Jean Gardener podcast, we’re diving into some festive fun as Christmas makes its way back onto the agenda! We’re exploring how to get prepped for the holiday season, even if you’re working with small spaces. Joining me this week is the brilliant Alex Ottley from Alex’s Garden Life, who asks the big question: What can we grow—possibly indoors—for Christmas dinner in small sp...

This week Michael Perry asks about plant blindness in children and how we can show how plants are part of our day to day life Olives answering questions about giant vegetables and how can we get children involved in community projects? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and...

My good friend Wayne Perrey asks about Can schools get inspiration from show gardens? Olives back for the new year answering children's gardening questions and we end with talking careers. Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to...

This week going us on the show is Jen from life_on_the_lot who asks how to get her 8 year old out in the allotment while its so cold outside. Olive returns answering your gardening questions form children and another parenting top tip is coming at ya! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave y...

This week Kerry of @lottie_thyme joins us to ask how she can continue to get her teenage sons out to the allotment Olive is back with a with a question of colour changing leaves and I answer a question on chores for children PLUS a very special old school ending to the show that you will not want to miss!!! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on...

This week the Beardy gardener himself (the other Leigh) asks about interesting plants to garner children's attention! Olive returns after a week away and I answer a parenting question that I'm sure many others think about a lot! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you mig...

This week the legendary teacher Stuart Jackson leave a question on how to fun a school garden AND how to make a school and child friendly fertiliser. Plus this weeks question on parenting brings Lee's own experience of childhood and being parent into the answer. What do you think? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread th...

This week we look at gardening for SEN children and schools, how can we do more? Olive talks tomatoes, and playgroup.. when's the best time to put our children through it? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardenin...