A survey showed that 83% of parents would rather place their child in a school that had a Greenhouse as a part of it's curriculum.
Why Us?
- Home Harvest is on a mission to change the way people get their produce. We build high efficiency, small footprint greenhouses with automation features that allow anyone to grow all the produce their family could ever need, right in their backyard. We bring our greenhouses to school, offer free curriculum, and set them up to be educational tools. Getting kids started early, learning how to grow their entire produce isle at home. Self reliance is a lost art, and you would play a pivotal role in bringing this to them.
- We also offer a Parent Outreach Program, where we send information about our residential greenhouses to the parents of all of your students. We discount the install to help the family. We also donate $1000 to the school for every parent who purchases one. This has completely offset the cost of the project for almost every school that has participated
- We also offer a Parent Outreach Program, where we send information about our residential greenhouses to the parents of all of your students. We discount the install to help the family. We also donate $1000 to the school for every parent who purchases one. This has completely offset the cost of the project for almost every school that has participated.
- We also offer a Parent Outreach Program, where we send information about our residential greenhouses to the parents of all of your students. We discount the install to help the family. We also donate $1000 to the school for every parent who purchases one. This has completely offset the cost of the project for almost every school that has participated.
- If you need help maintaining your Greenhouse outside of class we can come out biweekly and keep everything on track for you as well!
How to get this Greenhouse paid for?
Parent Outreach Program:
Allow us to send information to parents of your students. Every household that purchases a greenhouse will receive free gardening for 3 months donated in the schools name to the. We also donate $1000.00 to your school for every household purchase. We handle all outreach so it is no headache for you, and in no time the entire project is paid for.
FFA Grant:
The Future Farmers of America have grants lined up to help schools start programs just like this. We will aid you in jumping through the hoops to apply, along with pointing you in the right direction of which grants are best suited for this type of project with the highest approval odds.
More Students:
Being able to advertise that you have a Greenhouse program will separate you from all the other schools. You will be teaching you students, a wide array of skills that will equip them to effectively grow all of their own produce. A lost art, being brought back by you. Parents know the value of this, and it is one more feather in your cap to bring in more happy students.
USDA Grants:
Similar to the FFA there are grants offered by the USDA that align with your greenhouse project that would allow you to get most of the project reimbursed by the Federal Government for offering this to your students.
Our Eight Week Curriculum
Week 1 – Seeds and how to plant them!
Not only will the students be learning how to properly plant seeds, but they will also be choosing what plant they would like to grow during this eight-week cycle!
Week 2 – The importance of root formation!
As the plants have had a week to grow we will start to see the beginnings of the student’s plants. The real magic is happening underground as the roots are starting to take form and are creating a strong ever important network underground.
Week 3 – Green! The very similar beginnings of plants.
As we have had two weeks of growth, the plants will have grown to the point where we have had a decent amount of growth, but everything will still look fairly similar.
Week 4 – Biodiversity! Starting to change shapes.
At the three week mark, we will begin to some large differences between all of the different plant types.
Week 5 – Flowers? The differences between modified leaves and flowers.
With four weeks of growth, the students’ plants will really start coming to form now, we will be beginning to see some flowering! Both for vegetables and flowering plants!
Week 6 – Inspection Time! Does my plant have any problems?
Even in a near-perfect environment such as a greenhouse, plants can become diseased or have pests attacking it. This week we will be looking at our plants in detail to learn how to diagnose these problems. At this time we will also be transferring over to larger pots!
Week 7 – Photosynthesis! How we got to this point.
After six weeks of growing our plants will be nearing maturity, in this lesson we will be learning about the processes that got us here.
Week 8 – How to care for my own plant!
We made it to the end! A fully matured plant! In this lesson, we will be learning how to take care of our plants at home. That’s right the students get to take home their plants and we start the cycle anew next week!
What Does My Greenhouse Include?
Automated Temperature Control System
Our fan system is Temperature/Humidity activated. You set the climate you want it to maintain, and it will regulate everything for you! This comes standard on all of our greenhouses. Climate is vital to your success.
Shade Cloth
In the Summer months you will need this to prevent sunburn on your crops. So we make sure you have it day 1!
Automated Sprinklers
We run misters throughout your entire greenhouse. The mister heads are adjustable themselves so you can adjust the flow in zones easily. We also hook up digital controls to allow you to set precise watering schedules. Consistency is key. Your greenhouse will water itself without you ever having to think about it.
High Wind Rating Anchoring System
Most clients first question is usually an expressed concern about how inclimate weather may harm their new greenhouse. We take this very seriously. Our overbuilt solution is multiple 4' Earth anchors that we auger into every corner of your deck to the ground. Beyond that, we run a steel cable through every single board connecting the augers to each other so they cannot fail. Your greenhouse is then bolted to the deck with between 40-100 bolts depending on the size of your structure *slaps side of greenhouse* "That baby isn't going anywhere"
Pressure Treated Deck
Your greenhouse will become the focal point of the yard, and as such, she deserves a stage! All of our greenhouses come standard with a pressure-treated deck. Giving you a nice level surface to stand on while you toil away growing your produce. The deck can be extended beyond the footprint of the greenhouse if you'd like, we also can stain it any color you'd like for a nominal additional fee.
Galvanized Planter Beds
Depending on the size of your structure we will provide planter beds the run the full-length on either side of the walkway to take full advantage of the planting area available. These come included with any greenhouse you should choose. If you want to really maximize your greenhouse you can upgrade to a two tiered planting system that will literally double your planting area, check that out below in option extras!
8x12
Good for 4-5 students to work in at one time.
8x16
Good for 6-8 students to work in at one time.
8x20
Good for 9-11 students to work in at one time.
8x24
Good for 11-14 students to work in at one time.
Did you have something larger in mind?
We will happily generate a custom quote for any green house design you can imagine, just let us know!
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Select Your Size
These are our standard sizes. We also can build wider and taller. They are totally customizable but we have a lot of options to make sure you end up with the perfect greenhouse for your schools needs.
8x12
Good for 4-5 students to work in at one time.
8x16
Good for 6-8 students to work in at one time.
8x20
Good for 9-11 students to work in at one time.
8x24
Good for 11-14 students to work in at one time.
Did you have something larger in mind?
We will happily generate a custom quote for any green house design you can imagine, just let us know!
Click To Schedule Consultation
Select Your Size
These are our standard sizes. We also can build wider and taller. They are totally customizable but we have a lot of options to make sure you end up with the perfect greenhouse for your schools needs.
Spice it Up: Choose any or all of these Greenhouse Add-Ons
Take a moment to read through all of our exciting greenhouse add-on offerings. All of these work to elevate your greenhouse, what you choose will help to make your greenhouse a more capable educational tool. You can build something seriously special for your student body by adding items from this section.
Hot Climate Kit
If you live closer to the equator and you are in the summer months you may want to slap this on as well. We will upgrade your fan and integrate an evaporative cooler. Like our fan, the cooler will be temperature-activated. Nothing just endlessly runs, rather we are giving your greenhouse the tools it needs to maintain a constant climate regardless of how harsh the climate outside is.
Cold Climate Kit
When the frost rolls in you are going to need a heater to keep your crops alive. We will integrate a temperature-activated heater to fight off the cold.
Deck Extension Kit
You are going to want to be hanging out in and around your greenhouse all the time. The fresh O2 the plants are kicking off, the fresh produce, the smells, and the deeply human experience of being around your own crops will have you lingering around. With that in mind, get your deck extended four feet, put some chairs out front, and elevate the space.
Water Filter
It is no secret that the water coming out of your hose/sprinklers is not the best. If you are worried about the quality of the hydration being supplied to your crops, we can install a water filter customized specifically for your area to address any issues in your water supply.
Shelves/Potting System
Double your planting area by upgrading your shelves. We will include a large array of pots of all sizes so you can maintain crops at all stages of life, taking full advantage of all the extra space. If you want to get the most out of your greenhouse, this is a no brainer.
Trex Deck
Your pressure-treated deck will last 10-15 years. But a Trex deck will see a lifespan stretching all the way to 30 years, it is of course a bit of an investment, but it looks better, holds up twice as long, and really elevates the look of the space.
Hydroponics Tower
While you cannot grow everything in this tower, you can seriously accelerate the growth of select crops. Integrating these into your greenhouse will really aid in maximizing yield.
Mushroom Buckets
Mushrooms are an incredible way to get more food out of the space. We can grow just about any mushroom species you can think of in these but systems. If you like mushrooms, there is not a more FUNgus way to go.
The Big League
Become the professional. This bundle gives you a designated stainless steel workbench for you to work on, a sink that holsters a hose for on-demand water and cleaning, a rotating composter to generate fresh composted and boost yield, and the coup de grâce *distant fanfare building*... a seed organizer worthy of a professional archeologist. A place to store and keep readily available 100s of different types of seeds. Add this, and deem yourself worthy of the rank "Master Gardener".
Super Simple to Move Forward
- Choose your dream Green House
- Set an appointment to choose the perfect spot
- A Home Harvest builder will show up to confirm the foot print with you and provide an official invoice
- Place a 50% Deposit
- In 2-4 Weeks your Greenhouse will magically appear
- Just 30-45 days later you will begin to enjoy your first crops of herbs, leafy greens, and mushrooms. Vegetables will follow soon there after.
Time to build!
Good news. We build fast. We have grown accustomed to every company telling us that because of “labor shortages” “supply chain” “shipping” “covid delays” etc. you should expect to wait 5-6 months for just about anything you want to buy. Not us. We take a 50% deposit and your project will be complete in 2-4 weeks. You’ll be eating fresh produce out of it before our competitors would have even dropped materials on site.
Start "Growing" your School and Greenhouse Today!
Your greenhouse will have the highest yield of seeds available on the market. We are dedicated to maximizing every inch of planting space within your greenhouse so you have the richest yield possible!