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Mrs. Johnson-Walton from Birmingham, AL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Grow & Know Garden

Help me give my students a garden stand, soil, a seed kit and other resources for the opportunity to grow and care for a garden.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Johnson-Walton's classroom raised $407

This project is fully funded

My Project

A garden is more than just a place to grow plants. It’s a living classroom where students can learn with their hands, hearts, and minds. Gardening teaches children responsibility, patience, teamwork, and care for the environment. Watching a seed grow into a flower or a vegetable is a magical and powerful learning experience, especially for young learners.

For our class, the garden will be a peaceful space to explore science in a real-world way.

Students will get to observe plant life cycles, measure growth, and even write stories or poems inspired by what they see and need a garden stand, soil, a seed kit and other resources. It also gives us a chance to practice mindfulness, reduce stress, and connect with nature—a calming and grounding activity, especially for students who benefit from sensory-friendly experiences.

Most importantly, the garden will teach us about nurturing life and the importance of caring for something beyond ourselves. Whether we’re planting flowers, herbs, or vegetables, we will be growing more than plants—we’ll be growing curiosity, responsibility, and joy.

Mrs. Johnson-Walton South Hampton K-8 School Grades PreK-2

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EarthBox Garden Stand • Carolina Biological Supply Company $85.50 1 $85.50
Purple Cow Organics All Natural Seed Starter Mix for Fast Germination and Vigorous Seedlings with Strong Root Systems for Indoor Home Gardens, 12 Quart Bag • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
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 Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
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 $26.99 1 $26.99
WAENLIR Garden Stakes 30 inch 2.5ft Sturdy Plant Sticks/Support, Tomato Stakes, Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
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 $15.99 1 $15.99
YAUNGEL Seed Starting Trays, 12 Pack 144 Cells Thicken Seed Starter Tray Kit with Humidity Dome/Clear Lids Durable Growing Trays for Greenhouse & Gardens, Green • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
3 Packs Tomato Cages,Plant Cages Up to 48inch Garden Tomato Stakes,Multi-Functional Garden Trellis Assembled Garden Stakes Climbing Plant Support for Climbing Plants,Vegetables, Flowers,Fruits,Vine • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Temlum Plant Labels with Marker Pen, 25 Pcs Plant Garden Markers Garden Label Stakes Plant Sign Tags for Outdoor Plants, Flowers, Herbs, Seed (Multicolor） • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
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 $8.99 1 $8.99
AORAKI Plant Mister Water Spray Bottle - Fine Mist Spray Bottle for Flowers, Plants, Gardening, Cleaning Solutions - 10oz, Plastic • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
TOBEHIGHER Gardening Gloves for Women, Garden Gloves Outdoor Protective Working Gloves, Breathable Garden Gloves for Women • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
984 FT Natural Jute Twine, Twine String, 3ply Thin Ribbon Hemp Twine, Twine for Gardening Plant Gift Wrapping Art Wedding Decoration Packing String Bulk (3 Roll) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$277.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.12

Sales tax

 $22.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$345.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.02

Total project goal

$406.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $406.78

3 Donors

-$200.60

Donations toward project cost

-$175.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.34

match offer

-$200.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.59

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