New planters NOW happening
The Hub was facing significant challenges. Although we had seedlings, seeds, space, and big dreams, bureaucracy and political gatekeepers were holding us back. While these obstacles are still present, we are determined to overcome them. Financially, we had resources to invest in our desire for planters and plants. To move forward, we requested quotes to build four planters from a local group that we believed was knowledgeable about community planter construction. However, the local volunteers who provided the quotation insisted on procuring new sleepers from a building supplier or timber merchant, which we felt were extremely expensive. Upon reviewing the costs, both financially and environmentally, we found these prices to be excessive. We take great pride in our numerous zero-waste initiatives, and investing in new sleepers seemed to contradict our values and principles. Consequently, we sought alternatives that would not require us to purchase brand new materials from a timber ...