One of the challenges with a classroom-based garden is what to do about garden maintenance over the holidays. The good news is that plants, like students are resilient and, if you can identify what will need to be done over the holidays and then develop a plan/schedule in preparation for those times of year when your students will be out of the classroom for the holidays, holidays can be easily managed.

Another way to prepare for the holidays is to send plants home with students! Small containers and pots can go home easily with children or faculty--plus, plants can make GREAT holiday gifts!

Another option: invest in a self-watering or automatic watering / feeding system. There are a number of affordable options on the market and depending on your classroom schedule might be worth the investment.

If you decide to build your classroom garden using the Tower Garden System, holidays are a breeze! Simply set your timers and make sure your reservoirs are filled with water. Let the Tower Garden system do the rest of the work for you.