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Mrs. Mims from Bowie, MD is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bowie Blossoms

Help me give my students the tools and resources they need to cultivate a beautiful, nurturing garden space that fosters creativity, community pride, and environmental stewardship..

  • $515 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

My Project

The students at BHS are creative, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about making our community better. They are eager to learn and grow, not just academically but also as responsible young adults who care deeply about their surroundings. The garden project is an opportunity for them to apply real-world skills, practice teamwork, and experience the satisfaction of nurturing something meaningful together.

Each resource requested for this project will directly empower students to transform our school garden into a vibrant space for learning, relaxation, and community connection.

Tools such as gardening gloves, shovels, and pruning shears will allow students to safely engage in hands-on activities, fostering practical skills and responsibility. Seeds, plants, and compost materials will provide students with the invaluable experience of nurturing plant life from seed to bloom, teaching them about sustainability, biology, and environmental stewardship.

Creating an inviting and beautiful garden environment will enhance students' well-being, reduce stress, and promote mindfulness. It will also become a gathering space for students to collaborate on future projects, enjoy nature-inspired lessons, and build lasting memories at Bowie High School. By supporting this project, you're helping students cultivate not only a beautiful garden but also a stronger sense of community, pride, and personal growth.

Mrs. Mims Bowie High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Collapsible Folding Heavy Duty Utility Wagon for Outdoor Sports, Camping, Garden, and Shopping, Black • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
16-Quart Bag of Jiffy-Mix© Seed Starting Soil • Nasco $16.11 3 $48.33
Worth Garden 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse - 63'' H x 27'' L x 19'' W - Sturdy Portable Gardening Shelves with PVC Cover - Small Green House Use in Indoor & Outdoor for Plants Flowers • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
84 PCS Garden Tools Set,10pcs Succulent Tools Set Included 6pcs Large Heavy Duty Aluminum Gardening Hand Tools 12.5IN with Garden Tool Bag,Gloves Sprayer etc.Gardening Gifts for Men Women Garden Gifts • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Rolling Garden Cart with Seat - Plastic Storage with Bench and Interior Tool Tray - Gardening Stool for Weeding and Planting By Pure Garden (Green) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Gardeners Basics Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers • Amazon Business $28.45 1 $28.45
Gardzen 6-Pack Garden Kneeling Cushions - For Gardening, Baby Bath, Yoga, Pilates, Exercise, 16"x8"x1", Blue • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Nuogo 24 Pairs Gardening Gloves for Men Women Rubber Coated Work Gloves Garden Gloves Safety Work Gloves Construction Gloves • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Mini Colorful Metal Hand Shovel, Trowel Set Garden Tools for Flower Soil Planting Digging Transplanting - Ideal Gardening Gift for Kids (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Burpee, 9 Quarts | Premium Organic Potting Natural Soil Mix Food Ideal for Container Garden-Vegetable, Flower & Herb Use for Indoor Outdoor Plant • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meekear 10 Kit Non-GMO Growing into Thyme, Lavender, Chamomile, Dill, Chives, Cilantro, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, Sage Indoor/Outdoor for Kitchen Windowsill Gardening Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Burpee Natural Purpose Granular 4-Lb Organic Food for Growing Strong Plants | Good for Vegetable Garden, Flower Garden & Seed Starting, 4 lb, 4lb. Bag • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil, 16 oz Ready-to-Use Spray, Multi-Purpose Fungicide, Insecticide and Miticide for Organic Gardening • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24
KINGLAKE GARDEN Plant Labels,200 Pcs Waterproof Plant Tags Garden Markers,Plastic Garden Labels for Outdoor Indoor Potted Plants with Permanent Marking Pen • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Mammoth Sunflower Seeds for Planting - Grow Giant Sun Flowers in Your Garden - 50 Non GMO Heirloom Seeds - Full Planting Instructions for Easy Grow - Great Gardening Gifts (1 Packet) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$360.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $21.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.18

Total project goal

$514.53

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