
Buglife Vegetable Starter Planter Set
The Buglife Vegetable "Grow What You Eat Starter Planter Set' is an expertly designed educational resource that serves as an invaluable tool for schools and colleges aiming to deepen students' understanding of ecological relationships, particularly the vital interaction between humans, bees, insects, and broader wildlife.
This comprehensive set embraces the 'Seed to Plate' concept, empowering learners to appreciate the entire vegetable cultivation process, from sowing seeds to harvesting produce. By drawing on the historical precedent of the WWII Grow Your Own Campaign a government initiative launched in response to rationing and food shortages, this planter set promotes self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship.
It's educational value extends beyond horticulture, addressing contemporary challenges such as food insecurity, youth obesity, and excessive food waste. By fostering practical skills in growing vegetables, it supports low-income families in reducing grocery expenses while instilling a mindful approach toward nutrition and waste reduction. The Buglife Vegetable Starter Planter Set thus represents a forward-thinking approach to sustainable education, connecting historical lessons with current social and environmental imperatives.
This set is truly sustainable, the planters are made from British Larch, a red wood which provides a long life span. We suggest that you use the inside of the peat free compost bags as a liner for the compost providing a second use to the recycled plastic bags.
Included in the set:
- 4 Jute Grow Sacks
- 3 sets of gardening tools
- 3 bags of peat free compost
- 3 Larch Planters 500x500mm 400x400mm 300x300mm
- Tomato, Carrot, Courgette and Runner Beans Seed (classroom size)
- Big Ball of String
- Wood Veg Sticks
- 48 Biodegradable Planting Pots
This set is designed by ©SJHDesigns (Autistic Artist/Designer) for an on behalf of Buglife, Exclusively sold by Restore The Planet Solutions NB: These sets are made to order and therefore please allow 4 weeks from order to delivery, these times may change during busier times so please call 01782 229129 if you have a school project or deadline requirement.
