project leader
Nathaniel D
location
2274 marble ave
(Hollywood-Springdal Neighborhood)
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the project

Step one for gardening success in building a roadmap in urban gardening in inner cities in Memphis.

the steps

The first step in the project will be to build the greenhouse and secure solar panels to the greenhouse structure. A heater and fan in the greenhouse will be powered by the solar panels to ensure proper propagation for over 5,000 seedlings and plants. The plants will then be distributed as well as planted in the adjacent garden. Produce from the garden will be harvested, taken to farmers markets, and given away to community members. 

why we're doing it

We are hoping that this project will serve as a model for other local neighborhoods to start urban farming. The Springdale neighborhood has a significant lack of food access and economic opportunities. Community members in the Springdale neighborhood are interested in growing food in their own gardens. Providing a space for them to come learn first hand will give them the opportunity to enhance their food growing skills significantly. This project will set up a "home base" for community members to learn to grow their own food and perhaps eventually sell it. 

budget

DISBURSEMENT BUDGET (as of 2.11.16):



RAISED = $504.00
ioby Platform Fee  waived
 Payment Processing Fee (3%) $14.68
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = $489.32

45 Watt Solar Panel: $250
12 Volt Battery: $90
30 Amp Solar Charger: $100
Misc. Wires and Supplies: $49.32
Total: $489.32

 

ORIGINAL BUDGET:

Greenhouse 10ft x 12ft............$1,100.00

45 Watt Solar Panels (2).........$500.00

Seed Starting Trays.................$200.00

Soil Mix....................................$150.00

12 Volt Batteries (2).................$180.00

30 Amp Solar Charger.............$100.00

Misc..........................................$320.00



SUBTOTAL = $2,500
ioby Platform Fee $35
Payment Processing Fee of 3%  $75
TOTAL TO RAISE = $2,610

 

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photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

donors

  • Paula Hall
  • Anonymous
  • Emily Holmes
  • Race for Grace Runner
  • Race for Grace Runner
  • Kimberly Kasper
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous