Abstract: A plate and decorative array (10) for displaying articles (11) comprises a plate member (12) having a base (14), the base having a continuous sidewall (15); a generally horizontal shelf (25) engaging the outer surface of the continuous sidewall; a skirt member (26) carried at the external edge of the shelf; and a disk (20) adapted to engage with the upper end of the base. A plate and decorative array (50) for displaying articles (11) comprises at least first and second devices, each device (10, 51) providing a plate member (12, 52), one of the devices having a first diameter and the other of the devices (51) having a second diameter, less than the first diameter, wherein the second device is adapted to rest upon the first device.

Abstract: A method for the propagation of and aeroponic growing of plants comprises transplanting a living plant into a vessel of polymer foam having at least one cavity distal to the plant; applying water to the foam sufficient to saturate the foam, whereby roots of the plant extend into and grow within the cavity.