Empowering people to improve their green spaces, enhance their environment, and boost wellbeing.

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When temperatures are inhospitable, new seeds need a safe, warm space to sprout, or plants need protection from wildlife or wind, a greenhouse can be a literal lifesaver!
Did you know you can build your own greenhouse to fit your space, using inexpensive, or better yet, recycled materials? some willing helpers and hundreds of plastic bottles, there's a much cheaper alternative: the plastic bottle greenhouse. With lots of children to help gather the bottles and wash them, it's a great re-use educational structure that really works. Any damage from wind or vandals can be easily repaired at little or no cost. We have 2 local Brownies that are interested in getting involved. At the moment we are collecting 2ltr. clean plastic bottles.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
It will be an opportunity for the community to get involve and engage in constructing a structure from recycled materials in order to grow organic plants. This activity will also engage various groups and families in our diverse and vibrant community.
We will encourage all age groups.
Currently we have 2 local Brownies aging from 7 till 11 yrs olds that are interested.
Steps to get it done:
Greenhouse Shopping list (for greenhouse of 6ft by 8ft and 6ft high) Materials:
4” x 4” posts
2” x 2” timber: Side frames
Back frame
Front wall and door
Top beam Top gables
Gable support
Garden canes 6 foot x 140 (approx)
Hinges for door
Screws
Fencing staples x 300 (approx)
Postcrete x 4 bags
Gravel / slabs / mulch matting
Plastic bottles x 1,500 (approx)
Tools list:
Spirit level
Drill
Mitre block
Saw x 2
Screwdriver
Hammer x 3
Sharp scissors (as many as required)
Bucket of soapy water
Spade
Pinch bar
Measuring tape
Stepladders
Journey
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We are thrilled with all your kind support! Thank you so much! So exciting to see the interest and our local brownies are super excited! At the moment we are saving recycled plastic bottles at cafe and telling locals to bring theirs to us on 18th March! We will be posting photos and updates on our website after 19th of March! If we do not have enough bottles until then, we plan to create frame by frame as you see on the picture. Thanks to Growing a Greener Britain for their immense support to transform green spaces using the power of crowdfunding. Thank you for giving our ideas a chance to turn into reality, much appreciated!
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
How will the money be spent?Total £355
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Total £355
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