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A Proposal: Let's Grow Vegetables on Our Apartment Rooftop

IntermediateFood & Cooking

Let's Grow Vegetables on Our Rooftop

A proposal for our building

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Good evening, neighbors. Our apartment building has a large rooftop that nobody uses. I'd like to suggest that we turn it into a shared vegetable garden.

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  1. 01Let's Grow Vegetables on Our Rooftop

    Good evening, neighbors. Our apartment building has a large rooftop that nobody uses. I'd like to suggest that we turn it into a shared vegetable garden.

  2. 02The Idea

    The idea is simple. We could put ten planter boxes on the roof and grow easy vegetables, like tomatoes, herbs, and lettuce.

  3. 03Why It's a Good Idea

    There are three good reasons. We'd have fresh vegetables, we'd get to know each other, and the roof would become a pleasant green space to relax.

  4. 04The Cost

    Of course, it isn't free. We'd need boxes, soil, and seeds. If the families who join share the cost, it should only be a small amount each.

  5. 05Who Does the Work?

    To keep it fair, we'd make a simple watering schedule. Each family would take care of the garden for one week at a time.

  6. 06Next Steps

    If you like this idea, my next step is to ask the building owner for permission. I'll also leave a sign-up list by the mailboxes.

  7. 07Conclusion

    To sum up, a rooftop garden would give us fresh food and a friendlier building. Please add your name to the list this week. Thank you.

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