An educational greenhouse offers endless opportunities for new learning experiences. With a greenhouse, students can: learn about agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, hydroponics, vermiculture and the cycle of life; conduct experiments and gain hands-on growing experience; cultivate business skills through plant sales — with the added bonus of bringing in money for the school; and enjoy outdoor classroom space and fresh air!
Navigating the process of constructing a new educational greenhouse can be daunting. At Rimol Greenhouses, we have decades of experience working with schoolteachers/administrators, architects, general contractors, engineers and building inspectors with educational greenhouse projects. Our customers include K-12 schools, universities and alternative education institutions across the country.
Rimol sales professionals will work with you every step of the of the way from concept to completion to assure you success in your greenhouse project. We offer the Matterhorn greenhouse with many options including the ability to connect to a building, and we offer our free-standing total polycarbonate greenhouse if you are on a tighter budget. Our overall design of our structures is phenomenal and our outstanding reputation and construction knowledge is well known within the greenhouse industry.
Rimol Greenhouse Systems is an awarded contractor with Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA OD-395-23), and we can facilitate a smooth procurement and purchasing process for institutional greenhouses.
Grant opportunities can also help fund your school greenhouse project, such as the USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, CARES ESSER programs, Department of Education Perkins funds and more. Give us a call to discuss the different opportunities available for financial assistance for your school greenhouse project.
Check out some of our our recent work with schools and institutions across the country, to learn how we’ve been helping our partners shape the future of greenhouse growing for generations to come!
An educational greenhouse is a structure designed for hands-on learning in schools and educational institutions. It can be used for teaching plant science, sustainability, agriculture, and STEM topics in a real-world setting. A school greenhouse can also provide students with the tools needed to pursue a career in the green industry.
We have worked with schools and institutions of all sizes and grade levels on educational greenhouse projects. This includes elementary/primary schools, middle schools, high schools, community colleges, public and private universities, land grant colleges, alternative educational institutions and more. We have also worked with correctional institutions and youth services centers for educational greenhouses to support rehabilitation programs.
Many agriculture and science teachers use greenhouses for biology labs, hydroponics, soil testing, environmental monitoring and data collection, and plant care instruction. Greenhouses also support cross-curricular learning in business, math, art, and even culinary programs. School greenhouses can also be an asset for students in extracurricular organizations such as Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, or Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
Institutional greenhouses provide year-round learning, support STEM and agriculture programs, encourage environmental awareness, and can even supply produce to cafeterias. They bring curriculum to life and foster student engagement.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach for an educational greenhouse. Smaller K-12 schools often need something under 1,000 sq. feet, such as a 20’ x 48’, while larger institutions or universities may want a gutter-connected system with room to expand. No matter your space, budget, and program goals – Rimol will help bring your vision to life.
Costs vary widely based on size, materials, and accessories. We provide custom quotes for all school projects and will walk you through the different cost options. We can work within any budget and have extensive experience working with grant programs that many schools are using to fund greenhouse projects.
Yes. Many schools fund greenhouses through federal or state grants, as well as public and private grants offered via educational foundations, sustainability initiatives, or local agriculture programs. Rimol can help identify funding sources and get you connected to the correct local agencies.
Yes! Many schools grow leafy greens, herbs, and vegetables in their greenhouses to use in school lunch programs or sell at school markets while also teaching students about food systems and nutrition.
Twin-wall polycarbonate is a popular choice for school greenhouses. It offers durability, insulation, and light diffusion—perfect for a learning environment that needs to perform year-round. Additionally, polycarbonate is flame-retardant, which is critical to meet building codes in most school environments.
In most areas, yes. Because greenhouses are considered permanent structures, schools typically need stamped engineering drawings and local building permits. We provide ongoing support with this process and will work with with you to design a structure that meets local wind and snow load requirements.
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