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Mrs. James from Alexander, ME is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. James's classroom raised $669

Spring Container Gardens

Help me give my students container gardens and the tools to help them succeed in growing fresh produce as well as flowers to support local pollinators.

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Mrs. James Alexander Elementary School
Alexander, ME Grades 6-8

My Project

I am excited that the students in Eco Club are following their passions; they have shown interest in growing their own food, learning to garden, and supporting local pollinators. The items in this project will help my students develop those interests and gain practical knowledge and skills.

Students will be responsible for germinating the seeds, preparing the container gardens and soil, transplanting seedlings, watering, and eventually harvesting and enjoying the produce.

We are asking for two container gardens; one for flowers and the second for produce. In order to undertake their first ever container gardens, students will need these items to get started. Thank you for supporting their interests!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

21 students impacted 14 donors
Mrs. James Alexander Elementary School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Alexander, ME View local requests

More than a third 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

21 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Raised Garden Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $125.96 2 $251.92
Garden Hose Reel 100 ft (5/8 in I.D.) 11 in Reel Dia Tan 15 1/2 in L x 21 in W x 16 in H • Grainger $58.26 1 $58.26
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 $32.95 1 $32.95
Gardzen Seed Starter Tray, 5 Pack Smiling Face Plant Germination Trays with Total 350-Cell, Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Vented Domes and Bases for Starting Vegetable Flower Herb Seeds 18" x 14" • Amazon Business $31.03 1 $31.03
Garden Hose PVC 1/2 in Inside Dia 100 ft Lg 3/4 in MGHT x 3/4 in FGHT Green • Grainger $29.94 1 $29.94
Avikoit Premium 3 - in - 1 Plant Care Kit Soft Rubberized Non - Slip Ergonomic Handle Gardening Tool 3 Piece Gift Set for Home Garden Lawn Farm Herbs Indoor Outdoor • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Kgozwon 4 Pack Tomato Cage Plant Support Cages for Garden, 18 inches Trellis for Climbing Plants, Upgrade Garden Plant Stakes with Adjustable Ring, Tomato Rings for Support, with Twist Tie • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix - All Natural Potting Mix for All Indoor & Outdoor Containers Including Herbs & Vegetables. for Organic Gardening, 4qt. Bag. Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sow Right Seeds - National Pickling Cucumber Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Packet with Instructions to Plant and Grow a Home Vegetable Garden - Famous Variety for Homemade Pickles (4) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Garden Hose Nozzle Adj Stream Rear Trigger 8 No Spray Patterns 100?F Max Temp • Grainger $9.23 1 $9.23
1000+ Sunflower Seeds for Planting Heirloom Non-GMO, Bulk Package of 15 Varieties Mix Seeds, Individually Packaged, Attracts Pollinators (Helianthus annuus) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Echinacea Seeds, Purple Coneflower Seeds, Over 2300 Echinacea Seeds for Planting, Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, Heirloom Flower Seeds • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Organic Tomato Seeds (Roma) - Approx 75 Seeds - USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, Heirloom, USA Origin • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Sow Right Seeds - Beefsteak Tomato Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Packet with Instructions to Plant a Home Vegetable Garden - Indeterminate, Super Large and Bright Red Fruits (1) • Amazon Business $4.90 1 $4.90
2026 EarlyBird-Sow inSpring/Fall. Sugar Snap Pea Seeds for Planting Vegetables and Fruits.豌豆苗Non GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seed for Planting Home Garden or Hydroponic Pods-15g,65 Garden Seeds Sugar Pea • Amazon Business $3.96 1 $3.96

Materials cost

$505.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$568.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.32

Total project goal

$668.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $668.79

13 Donors

-$655.55

Donations toward project cost

-$568.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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