The project had a big impact in our small community. Our children understand more joyfully the role that nature plays in our health in the widest sense and our adults felt the pride to witness it.
We had a great time and we ate a few cherry tomatoes. I'll keep you all posted if you want to came and plant our autum plants. We could have another tea.
Dear neighbours, we've found a solution, and the planters are 5 mins from our homes. Please let me know when you'd like to come.
I'll be organising a celebration and tea, if you'd like, (as you can see it's a lovely space with a wonderful wooden table and benches) And there will be cherry tomatoes :)
thanks for this update Adela! Keep going with your project. The celebration tea sounds lovely!
Dear neighbours, I'm so sorry, we have been told to remove the planters. I had been given telephonic permission but not in writing and there is nothing I can do now.
I am looking for solutions, I'll keep you posted.
Dear neigbours, you may have noticed the planters arriving and the earth. This Sun at 4pm you are all invited to help start out planting.
The vegetables and fruits will be arriving after later (You'll get another invitation) It should be fun and we'll soon be munching on organic veg and fruit.
Small crop but preciouss!! :)
Site visit now completed, please do purchase the veg drugs for your space as soon as you can! March is a great time to start with sowing seeds and get your Mini growing space going!
Do join the Facebook group as well for resources and also updates! We look forward to hearing from you!
Dear Pascale, I have looked for the Facebook page and I cannot find it as “My Mini Growing Space”. Please let me know what I may be doing wrong I have been looking at the veg trugs and they seem unsuitable, (very expensive and don't quite fit the space) I have researched and found another option: Lechuza planters. Let me know your thoughts if you'd like. I'm working a bit creatively but aiming not to get perfectionistic. I am recruiting a couple of young volunteers, which I think will maximize the educational and community impact of the project (And hopefully start an ongoing collaboration, for future projects) I have set the provisional dates for the planting on the 5th and 6th of May. I know it's taking a while, but I have some plants in my flat, (from a seed exchange, which is another connection I aim to foster). I will also be employing somebody from Task Rabbit for light building and heavy lifting. I'll be great if you could visit after the 6th to see what we managed. Best wishes, Victoria
Site pictures
Plan de acción:
Cronograma: ¿Cuándo podrá empezar su proyecto? ¿Con qué frecuencia se reunirá su equipo? ¿Hay fechas clave para el proyecto?
The project will start from now. The team will meet organically when it’s required. There are no specific key dates for now
Presupuesto: No es necesario que indiques los precios exactos, pero sí cómo piensas gastar el capital inicial y qué costes prevés para poner en marcha el proyecto:
We plan to spend the budget, in self-watering containers, compost, soil, plants and a bench Impacto:
Impacto: ¿Cómo se beneficiará tu comunidad de este proyecto? ¿Tienes algún objetivo cuantificable para tu proyecto, como el número de personas que participarán? ¿Esperas difundir conocimientos o aumentar el interés por un tema concreto?
The community will benefit by learning about growing food in inner cities and getting more connected to each other and nature. We are, for now, 6 members. I hope to share my knowledge of growing plants and food, and health
Ubicación: Si tu proyecto requiere un espacio físico, ¿has decidido ya el lugar? ¿Dispones de todos los permisos y autorizaciones necesarios para llevar a cabo tu proyecto en el lugar elegido?
Yes, I do have permission from the neighbourhood officer on behalf of the council
Additional questions
Please answer the questions below as much as you can.
Growing Space will review the information you provide before your kickstart call.
This will help save time and get you started straight on your project once you receive your seed funding!
Age group of those involved in the project:From 12 years old to 59
Number of children/adults the project will benefit: 6 in total. 3 adults, 2 young adults and 1 teenager
Future activities: describe the activities you aim to run in the future with your Growing Space (for example: gardening, forest school, herb tasting with parents/neighbours/extended families of children/elderly people, etc.): We plan to garden, to collect, inviting the families of the members and all neighbours
Material/trees: what trees/structure(s) or features do you already have in site? (if none, just answer 'none'): We would like wooden containers, trellises, and a wooden bench
Does your site have water access?In the neighbour's flats.
Do you want to install a water butt (not obligatory) If within budget, once other materials have been bought, would be great
Please confirm in one sentence that you have permission from a manager or landlord (of the building or head of a school (as necessary) saying that they are happy to make the improvement of their outdoor space and let you lead the project :
What is the exact measurement/size of the proposed space for your My Mini Growing Space? Yes, I do What is the exact measurement/size of the proposed space for your My Mini Growing Space? 57x17 inches (one container) 65x18 (2 containers and 1 small bench) 56x12 (1 container) and trellises 20x8 for wall planting
Please upload a few pictures of the site and from different angles (ideally 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, when the sun is out)"
What time of the day does the space get the most sun and for how long?The lower space in the morning, the upper space, all day, indirect sun That’s all for now!
We are excited to get you started!
Team Photo and site pictures
Plan de acción: Cronograma: ¿Cuándo podrá empezar su proyecto? ¿Con qué frecuencia se reunirá su equipo? ¿Hay fechas clave para el proyecto? The project will start from now. The team will meet organically when it’s required. There are no specific key dates for now Presupuesto: No es necesario que indiques los precios exactos, pero sí cómo piensas gastar el capital inicial y qué costes prevés para poner en marcha el proyecto: We plan to spend the budget, in self-watering containers, compost, soil, plants and a bench Impacto: ¿Cómo se beneficiará tu comunidad de este proyecto? ¿Tienes algún objetivo cuantificable para tu proyecto, como el número de personas que participarán? ¿Esperas difundir conocimientos o aumentar el interés por un tema concreto? The community will benefit by learning about growing food in inner cities and getting more connected to each other and nature. We are, for now, 6 members. I hope to share my knowledge of growing plants and food, and health Ubicación: Si tu proyecto requiere un espacio físico, ¿has decidido ya el lugar? ¿Dispones de todos los permisos y autorizaciones necesarios para llevar a cabo tu proyecto en el lugar elegido? Yes, I do have permission from the neighbourhood officer on behalf of the council Additional questions Please answer the questions below as much as you can. Growing Space will review the information you provide before your kickstart call. This will help save time and get you started straight on your project once you receive your seed funding! Age group of those involved in the project: From 12 years old to 59 Number of children/adults the project will benefit: 6 in total. 3 adults, 2 young adults and 1 teenager Future activities: describe the activities you aim to run in the future with your Growing Space (for example: gardening, forest school, herb tasting with parents/neighbours/extended families of children/elderly people, etc.): We plan to garden, to collect, inviting the families of the members and all neighbours Material/trees: what trees/structure(s) or features do you already have in site? (if none, just answer 'none'): We would like wooden containers, trellises, and a wooden bench Does your site have water access? In the neighbour's flats. Do you want to install a water butt (not obligatory) If within budget, once other materials have been bought, would be great Please confirm in one sentence that you have permission from a manager or landlord (of the building or head of a school (as necessary) saying that they are happy to make the improvement of their outdoor space and let you lead the project Yes, I do What is the exact measurement/size of the proposed space for your My Mini Growing Space? 57x17 inches (one container) 65x18 (2 containers and 1 small bench) 56x12 (1 container) and trellises 20x8 for wall planting Please upload a few pictures of the site and from different angles (ideally 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, when the sun is out)" What time of the day does the space get the most sun and for how long? The lower space in the morning, the upper space, all day, indirect sun That’s all for now! We are excited to get you started!
Hi Adela, I think your application is missing some pictures of your site. Would you be able to post a few on your page?
hi please submit your bank details so you can receive your funding!
Hi Adela, yes it has come through now well done! The only information missing is a picture of your site when the sun is out. Any chance that you can upload a couple of pictures ? A rough plan as well with the right measurements can be helpful.
Hi Pascale, I believe I have already. Have I done something wrong?
Hi it seems that there are a few details missing in your application. Please upload a few pictures of your site (with sun) and your action plan.
Without this your application may be rejected so it's important everything is uploaded corrected.
Your team is nearly there. Only a couple of steps left. 3 days before the end of your challenge. Please post your picture and your action plan!
