Project idea
School Greenhouse
A greenhouse extends the growing season and supports agriculture and biology courses. It needs more planning than a garden: foundations, ventilation and water.
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Educational objectives
- Year-round plant science
- Support agriculture or CTE pathways
- Supply produce for school programmes where permitted
Who benefits
Science, agriculture and CTE students.
Suggested equipment and services
- Greenhouse kit
- Foundation
- Benches
- Ventilation and heating
- Irrigation
Indicative budget
Illustrative — not a quote| Item | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse kitIndicative estimate | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Foundation and installationIndicative estimate | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Growing benchesIndicative estimate | 4 | $250 | $1,000 |
| Ventilation and heaterIndicative estimate | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| IrrigationIndicative estimate | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Illustrative total | $11,600 | ||
Rough planning figures only. Replace with current prices or supplier quotations before applying.
Potential funding
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Implementation checklist
- Site, utilities and permit approval
- Plan holiday care
- Train staff
- Budget utilities