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Ms. Mullen from Tempe, AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Garden Basics

Help me give my students opportunities to garden to be able to grow foods to harvest.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mullen's classroom raised $605

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school has a wonderful garden space that needs some updates. The dedicated teachers are in need of garden lessons and a wheelchair accessible garden bed. We have many garden beds that have been used for years but are not accessible for all students. We are requesting Raised Garden Bed with Legs, Foldable Cucumber Trellis Set and more.

The kids are going to love new gardening experiences!

The dedicated teachers need garden curriculum to help plan outdoor lessons and take the students outside. Once our garden is flourishing again, we hope to grow all the ingredients for salsa. Our kids would love to experience the entire process of growing and making their own salsa. To do this, we need the necessary kitchen supplies.

Ms. Mullen Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

400 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TMEE 4FT Raised Garden Bed with Legs, Elevated Garden Box for Vegetable, Flower, Herb, Wood Planter Load Up to 250 Pounds for Gardening in Backyard Patio - Easy Assembly, 30in Height • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
48”x 48”Foldable Cucumber Trellis Set, A-Frame Garden Trellis for Climbing Plant Outdoor, Detachable Cucumber Trellis for Raised Bed, Plant Grow Support for Tomato, Squash, Vegetable • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Chefman XL Electric Griddle with Removable Temperature Control, Immersible Flat Top Grill, Burger, Eggs, Pancake Griddle, Nonstick Extra Large Cooking Surface, Slide Out Drip Tray, 10 x 20 Inch • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Brentwood? 12 Speed Blender With 1.5 Litre Plastic Jar; White • Quill.com $36.99 1 $36.99
18 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Glove Foam Rubber Coated Yard Work Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Large (Age 9-11)) • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
18 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Glove Foam Rubber Coated Yard Work Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Medium (Age 6-8)) • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Kaluns Silicone Spatula Set, 4 Rubber Spatulas 600°F Heat Resistant, Nonstick Seamless Design with Stainless Steel Core, Dishwasher Safe, BPA free, Bonus Tongs Included (Orange) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
The School Garden Curriculum: An Integrated K-8 Guide for Discovering Science, Ecology, and Whole-Systems Thinking • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
TOVLA JR. Toddler Chopper Montessori Knives for Young Kids 2-Piece Kids Knife for Real Cooking Kid Friendly Knives - BPA-Free - Safe Kids Cutting Knife - Colorful Kids Kitchen Knife Set • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
Organo Republic 25 Summer Vegetable & Fruit Seeds Variety Pack for Outdoors and Indoor Home Gardening 1500+ Non-GMO Heirloom Veggie & Salad Green Seeds: Collards Tomato Pepper Okra Onion Bean Cucumber • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Yinkin 20 Pcs Kids Plastic Knife Set with Cutting Board Toddler Knife Tools, Including 10 Child Safe Knife 10 Kids Chopping Board Kids Cooking Utensils for Cooking Club, Preschool (Bright,Basic) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
IMUSA USA Granite Molcajete Spice Grinder 6-Inch, Gray • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Heirloom Hot Salsa Growing Seed Packets 8 Varieties Habanero, Jalapeno, Serrano Peppers, Roma, San Marzano Tomato, Cilantro, Green Onion, Tomatillo for Garden Non-GMO Heirloom Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
Sagler Mortar and Pestle Set - Small Grinding Bowl Container for Guacamole, Spices, Salsa, Pesto, Herbs - Best Mortar and Pestle Spice and Pills Crusher Set, Holds Up to 2.5oz - 3.75x2’’, Marble Gray • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
4 Pack Plant Support Tomato Cages for Garden, 18 Inches Small Tomato Cages and Supports with Adjustable Rings for Garden Pots, Plant Stakes Tomato Trellis Rings for Climbing Plants • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$445.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$513.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.70

Total project goal

$604.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$604.69

1 Donor

-$513.99

Donations toward project cost

-$513.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$90.70

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$0.00

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