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Efficient Repurposing: Twist & Spout

April 10, 2006 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

Here’s a way to reuse virtually any soda or water bottle with a screw-on cap. It’s called the Twist & Spout, and it comes in two varieties. Use the Garden style to create a watering can. Use the Kitchen style to make those two-liter soda bottles easy to handle. A set of two is available… [Continue Reading]

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Incredible Vegetables from Self-Watering Containers

April 5, 2006 by Justin Thomas 3 Comments

Self-watering container gardens are an efficient method of growing. You can go on vacation and not have to worry that your tomatoes will be wilted when you get back. Ed Smith, the author of Incredible Vegetables from Self-Watering Containers, became fascinated with the possibilities of self-watering containers and began testing dozens of vegetables in various… [Continue Reading]

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SmartGardens: Automated Growing

January 9, 2006 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

SmartGardens are specially designed gardens that automatically water and feed plants without the need for pumps, timers and nutrient monitoring. They incorporate a watering system called a SmartValve, which enables the plants to be gravity fed, instead of through a pump. This means there is no need for a reservoir below the garden to capture… [Continue Reading]

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Upside-Down Tomato, Flower and Vegetable Planter

March 27, 2005 by Justin Thomas 1 Comment

An interesting idea. This planter can used to tomatoes, other vegetables or even flowers from a small area. Hang on decks, patios, porches, balconies, or even from a tree. The manufacturer claims feeding and watering is easy: you pour water or nutrients into the top of the funnel. Web Site: Clean Air Gardening ($19.95)