PCF Service Charges for space and associated services are based on the bench space assigned to a greenhouse project. Specific charges are listed in the table below and take effect April 1, 2006.

Service

Rate*

Comments

Greenhouse Space

30¢

Includes space in the PSL or Turner Hall greenhouse, pest control, and general project maintenance (e.g whitewash application/removal, assistance with project set-up and dismantling, cleanup, etc.)

PCF Labor

15¢

Includes watering, fertilizing, potting, transplanting, weeding, cleaning done by the PCF staff.

Containers/
Labels/Fertilizer

5¢

Includes the containers, labels and fertilizer required for the greenhouse project.

Custom
Soil Mixes/
Soilless Mixes/Other Soil Amendments

Per Order

Includes the custom soil mix or prepackaged soilless mixes, and other soil amendments.

Supplemental Light

3¢

Includes HID fluorescent and spot supplemental lighting, bulb replacement, and bulb recycling

Notes: These fees are in effect as of April 1, 2006. The lowest rate charged for use of the greenhouses will be 30 cents/sq. ft. bench/month and covers the use of the space and basic services. The highest rate of 56 cents/sq. ft. bench/month includes use of space and all services, except soil charges. Users may choose intermediate services levels (e.g. a hydroponics project may require that no soil or containers be provided by the PCF) and only the appropriate charges will be assessed.

To initiate a greenhouse project, please fill out a Plant Care Facility - Project Request Form. These are available in 1222 or 1312 PSL. If you have questions about starting a project or would like a PCF - Project Request Form sent to you, please contact: