Help me give my students the chance to reduce food miles by growing locally, improve the soil and air quality, and learn to value the resources the Earth provides.
$442 goal
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
My Project
Our students are curious, creative, and full of potential. They care deeply about their world and are eager to make a difference—even in small, hands-on ways. What we love most is their willingness to learn and serve. Whether they’re coding, creating, or cultivating, they rise to every challenge with heart and determination.
By giving them seed starting kits, planters, and a greenhouse, we’re not just teaching them how to grow herbs and vegetables—we’re helping them grow as people.
These tools turn abstract lessons into real-world learning. Students experience science, sustainability, and responsibility firsthand. They observe plant life cycles, measure growth, and understand the impact of caring for something over time.
This garden project beautifully supports the Service Stars' mission to take care of the Earth. When students plant seeds, they’re practicing stewardship. When they tend their plants, they’re learning respect for nature. And when they share their harvest or compost waste, they’re giving back to the planet and their community. Every small act in the garden becomes a step toward a greener, kinder world.
Through this project, our students become "Earth Stars"—growing knowledge, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to service.
More than three‑quarters 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
880 students impacted
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4Ft Vertical Raised Garden Bed - 5 Tier Food Safe Planter Box for Outdoor and Indoor Gardening Perfect to Grow Your Herb Vegetables Flowers on Your Patio Balcony Greenhouse Garden
• Amazon Business
$94.99
2
$189.98
Sundale Outdoor Green House Kits to Build for Outside Winter,97 x 56 x 77 Inch Walk in Pop Up Greenhouses with Shelves,Indoor Outdoor Portable Zipper Greenhouse Tall with Roll Up Doors & Cover
• Amazon Business
$60.96
1
$60.96
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
Back to the Roots 3-in-1 Seed Starting Mix 12 Quarts, 100% Organic & USA Made for Herbs, Veggies, Flowers, w/ Nutrient Rich Plant Food, Worm-Castings, & Moisture Controlling Yucca Brown
• Amazon Business
$7.99
3
$23.97
QPEY Seed Starter Peat Pots, 200 Packs 3 inch, Biodegradable Plant Labels, for Seedlings, Indoor Outdoor Usage, Brown
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Nimalpal 6 Pairs Gardening Gloves for Women Men Breathable Work Gloves Garden Gloves with Super Grip, Multi-purposes Gloves
• Amazon Business
$8.98
1
$8.98
Nimalpal 6 Pairs Gardening Gloves for Women Men Breathable Work Gloves Garden Gloves with Super Grip, Multi-purposes Gloves
• Amazon Business
$6.98
1
$6.98
Materials cost
$339.81
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$374.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$66.16
Total project goal
$441.07
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Stewart and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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