Planet House Food Growing Project

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Planet House

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

• Schools

• Households and individuals

• Community groups

• Businesses

• Local Authorities

• Energy

• Water

• Materials & Waste

• Food

Planet House The Site

• 22m² North bank

• 18m² West facing raised beds

• 8m² South wall

The Resources

• 8 members of staff

• Opportunity for volunteers

• 2 x Allotment Holders

• £375 budget

• Tools and equipment donated

Planet House Phase 1 Existing

• 22m² North bank

• 18m² West facing raised beds

• 8m² South wall

Existing Raised Beds

• Ex ponds

• Soil & Rubble In-fill

• Wood chip cover

• Weed growth

Planet House Phase 1 Preparation

• Remove weeds

• Remove rubble

• 1 x 1.5 tonne of topsoil

• 1 x 1.5 tonne of woodchip

Planet House Phase 1 planting

• Fruit trees

• Hounslow Wonder

• London Pearmain

• Planted December 2011

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Planet House Phase 2 Dirt Bank Existing

• Thin layer of topsoil

• Overgrown with Weeds

• Most sheltered area

• Most difficult area

• Suited to

Planet House Phase 3 South side Existing

• Suited to a variety of plants

• Raised beds

• Salads

Planet House Conclusion

• Short and long term plan

• Initial phases resource intensive

• Trees mature in 5 years

• Herbs and salads ready in summer

• Low maintenance

• Convenient – access

• Visual reminders

Planet House Food Growing Project

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