Abstract: A gardening stake kit for plant training includes a plurality of shaft segments that are connectable end to end to form a shaft of variable lengths. A plurality of grooves or protrusions are formed in or on an outer periphery of each shaft segment. A pointed base is connectable to one end of a shaft segment, and a plurality of arms that are connectable to the grooves or protrusions formed in each shaft segment. Preferably, the grooves or protrusions are formed at more than one angle relative to the top and bottom of each shaft segment and, preferably, include horizontal grooves or protrusions as well as angular grooves.

Abstract: A gardening stake kit for plant training includes a plurality of shaft segments that are connectable end to end to form a shaft of variable lengths. A plurality of grooves are formed in an outer periphery of each shaft segment. A pointed base is connectable to one end of a shaft segment, and a plurality of arms that are connectable to the grooves formed in each shaft segment. The grooves are formed by etching, molding, cutting or other means. Preferably, the grooves are formed at more than one angle relative to the top and bottom of each shaft segment and, preferably, include horizontal grooves as well as angular grooves. Further, the arms engage the grooves so as to prevent sliding and to secure the attached plant in manner desired by the user.

Abstract: A dispenser for a carbonated beverage bottle that uses the pressure from gases released by the beverage to eject the beverage. A plunger is depressed to unseat a check-ball floating in the beverage in a pick-up tube inside the bottle, the check-ball having been seated by gaseous and/or buoyant pressure in a seal to prevent escape of the gas or beverage. The neck and spout of the plunger are hollow, forming a passageway for the beverage to an opening in the spout. Beverage enters the neck of the plunger through opening in the circumferential wall of the neck when the plunger is depressed. Ribs on the interior wall of the seal are in frictional contact with the neck to prevent escape of the gas and the beverage. A tear-away collar permits stacking of the bottles and provides tamper resistance.