# 187: From Seed to Sanctuary: Cultivating Garden-Centered Classrooms with Sara Rubens

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Podcast: [Outdoor Classrooms Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-classrooms-podcast-6002268)
Published: 2026-02-24T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://outdoor-classrooms.captivate.fm
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From Seed to Sanctuary: Cultivating Garden-Centered Classrooms with Sara Rubens What if your classroom didn’t just have a garden… but was shaped by one? In this episode of the Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, Victoria sits down with Sara Rubens , author of A Love Letter for a Garden-Centered Life , to explore how gardens can become living, breathing learning environments for children. Together, they discuss: What it truly means to live — and teach — a garden-centered life How gardens support inquiry, literacy, science, and social-emotional growth Creating rhythms and rituals that connect children to the land Turning any outdoor space into a sanctuary for learning Sarah shares how tending a garden mirrors the work of educators: planting seeds, nurturing growth, trusting seasons, and believing in what is not yet visible. Whether you’re building a school garden, reimagining your outdoor classroom, or simply longing to deepen children’s connection to nature, this conversation will inspire you to see your teaching space differently. 🌱 Because when we cultivate gardens, we cultivate belonging. Join the Outdoor Classrooms Community: Want to continue the conversation, access our workshop library, or collaborate with like-minded educators? 👉 Join the CIRCLE Membership and grow into a more confident, connected outdoor classroom leader. FREE Outdoor Classroom Resource: 🌿 Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) (halfway down the page) Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: 🎓 Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program 🎓 Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp 🎓 Seasonal Masterclass Bundle (includes Exploring Nature in Winter Masterclass) 🎓 Teaching Beyond Walls Capstone Course 🌸 CIRCLE Membership for Educators 🌿 30-Day Gratitude in Nature Challenge 🌸 1-hour Online W…

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