Help me give my students a natural planting experience with soil and growth media.
$707 goal
This project expired on May 1, 2025.
This project expired on May 1, 2025.
My Project
We are getting ready for another great growing season and harvest. Lettuce Grow is in need of some anual updates. We need to add soil to our raised beds to ensure proper growing environments.
The students have started seeding our seeds from last year.
Getting them ready to transplant when the weather gets warmer. Any help is appreciated in this activity. We need soil for flowers and ornamental as well as vegetables and herbs. This project has been a learning experience and one of tge things we've learned from our first tear is that we did not have enough soil for sufficient roots.
Our garden is set up as a calming space for students to spend while in need of a positive behavior support. Students chose to work in the garden when in need of a quiet and calm environment to return to nature.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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25 students impacted
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Compressed Organic Potting Soil: 100% Organic, Expands Up to 4X with Water, Nutrient-Dense Plant Food Derived from Worm Castings, Types of Plants, Kid & Pet Safe (Two 2 lb Bags)
• Amazon Business
$68.00
6
$408.00
Dr. Earth Gold Premium Potting Soil, 8 Quart, Natural
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$11.99
7
$83.93
Premium Coco Coir Brick - 10LBS / 4.5KG - Makes 18-20 Gallons - OMRI Listed - Eco-Friendly - Low EC Triple-Washed - Compressed Growing Medium - Potting Soil Substrate for Gardens, Seeds and Plants
• Amazon Business
$19.99
3
$59.97
30 Packs 4 Inch Reinforced Clear Nursery Pots for Plants with Drainage Holes, High Transparency Planting Plastic Seedling Pots, Seedling Planter Seed Starter with 20 Plant Labels
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$561.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$600.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$105.94
Total project goal
$706.26
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