St. Thomas More School- Educational greenhouse

Location: Spokane, WA

Climate Zone: Cold & Mixed-Dry/6b

Size: 30′ x 57′

Application: Educational

Crop(s) Grown: Leafy greens, and other produce

Ceres Technologies: Vented greenhouse, GAHT® system, SunSense™ Controller

Date Completed:  2023

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Design Summary:

At St. Thomas More School in Spokane, Washington, the community’s most significant service initiative revolves around growing food. From kindergarten to 8th grade, every student participates in planting, maintaining, and harvesting fresh produce from the school’s garden. This nourishing harvest finds its way to the on-site food bank, benefiting families in need. The availability of fresh produce was originally constrained by the outdoor growing season. The innovative addition of this Ceres greenhouse allows St. Thomas More to cultivate fresh food year-round, breaking free from the limitations of the seasons.

Students grasp not only the art of cultivation but also the importance of harvesting, cleaning, and packaging produce for donation. Engaging students in every aspect of the food growing process fosters enthusiasm, and the greenhouse has become a cherished space they eagerly return to. The greenhouse environment has also offered valuable lessons, demonstrating that growth can flourish even during winter, a time when it’s too cold for recess.

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