Saturday, January 15, 2011

Table Top Grow Light System for the Classroom

This grow-light system was made with 10' of 1" PVC, 2 Tees, 2 Elbows, 4 Caps, 2 clip on lights with full spectrum light bulbs. The recycled plastic food containers were saved from lunches, punched with small holes and taped together to start the seed germination process. Students are documenting observations, measuring growth and are responsible for the care of their mini greenhouses. Our Garden Program is looking to make more of these for classrooms that are interested in starting seed this winter. Help with PVC pipe and fittings are much appreciated!
Posted by Birch Lane Gardens at 7:13 PM

3 comments:

  1. DebraJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    3/4" PVC works great for the frame!

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  2. Birch Lane GardensJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    So far Mrs. Owings' 1-2-3 multi-age, and Mrs. Almeida 1-2-3, Mrs. Aradhya 2-3 and Ms. Grabar K-1 Montessori classes are using this idea. Some of the seedlings in Mrs. Owings' class are ready to move up into individual pots. Looking for that second set of leaves to know they're ready.

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  3. DebraFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Ms.Taylor's 1-2-3 multi-age, Mrs.Keane and Mr. Gustafson's Kinders are sharing one, Mrs.Sater and Mrs.Palows Montessori classes are setting them up this coming week!

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