Planet House Food Growing Project
Space number 1318
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
Space number 1318
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