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Cultivating the Live and Learn Greenhouse

June 2018
  • The tomatoes are getting mighty big!
    The tomatoes are getting mighty big!

If you haven’t stopped by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Live and Learn Greenhouse recently you might be in for a surprise.The space now boasts a newly painted floor thanks to QCC’s facilities department, along with new lighting and a reorganized layout.

The greenhouse is busting at the seams with tomato, cucumber and pepper seedlings, in addition to flowers, herbs and succulents. The students have also planted seeds donated by the Regional Environmental Council (REC).  REC is an environmental and food justice organization for Worcester and Central Massachusetts, dedicated to building healthy, sustainable and equitable communities. The goal is to work collaboratively with REC to help increase produce and assist in addressing the food insecurities on campus, according to PTK Student and Greenhouse Manager Colin Boisvert.

Other exciting changes include the development of a new hydroponics system that will help to increase produce output and the progression of the greenhouse website project.

PTK student Thomas Rokicki has worked tirelessly the website project, according to PTK Advisor Bonnie Coleman. The website records data that shows current temperature and humidity. Mr. Rokicki is also working to incorporate a live feed camera and templates for all the plants that are growing.  Visit the Greenhouse website to see the latest updates. 

“Anyone is welcome to sign-up for the website and follow us and our journey in providing heathy wholesome produce to food-insecure students on our campus,” Ms. Coleman said.

Stay-tuned for more blooming updates!

 

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