Abstract: A plant tray having a bottom and a sidewall. The bottom has at least one prominence rising from the inner surface of the bottom. The at least two prominences have at least one elevated drainage opening that is elevated above the inner surface of the bottom. A planting is made with at least one plant that is grown in soil in the plant tray and has air pruned roots at the at least one elevated drainage opening. The medium, such as soil, is watered to allow water to initially reside in the inner surface of the bottom to a level limited by the at least one elevated drainage opening.

Abstract: A continuous loop plant growing system includes a channel having a moving floor, a growing medium contained in the channel, at least one plant, at least one light, and at least one chopper. The moving floor transports the growing medium around a continuous loop dividable into a planting zone, a growing zone, a harvesting zone, and a decomposing zone.

Abstract: A plant container stabilizer. The stabilizer has a frustoconical body formed by a hollow wall. The body includes an open top in which a container for a plant can be disposed. Ports are provided along the exterior of the body to enable installation of a ballast material into the hollow wall. A collar is provided about the open top of the body and includes bayonet-style slots disposed therein. Tabs may be provided on an exterior sidewall of the container for engagement with the slots of the collar to provide a locking engagement between the container and the stabilizer. The wide base of the stabilizer and the added weight provided by the ballast material increase the resistance of the container to tipping or toppling over such as when subjected to winds. The stabilizer is further configured to enable nestable stacking of a plurality of the stabilizers for shipment or storage.

Abstract: Vermicomposing Composing system is a product that delivers and age-old way to cultivate the most natural and healthiest vegetables and fruits either at home or commercially for a low cost without the use of any chemicals or fertilizers. This product incorporates red worms and compost matter to produce a waste high in nutrients. This waste works as a fertilizer for the vegetable or fruit plant growing within the base of the system. This whole process happens within one planting unit, which will require approximately 14 square inches of space.

Abstract: Methods of transferring a plurality of plant somatic embryos to germination medium are provided.

Abstract: A method and container for developing seedlings includes germinating the seeds and air pruning the seedlings to a depth of about 3 inches.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for growing plants having a garden structure comprised of a plurality of interconnected trellis panel frames made of frame segments which are connected together by fittings, with attached soil containers for growing plants.

Abstract: A planter includes a lid and a container. The container has an upper side, a lower side, and a plurality of lateral walls extending between the upper side and lower side. The upper side, lower side, and lateral walls of the container define a container interior configured to retain a growth medium. The upper side of the container includes an opening configured to provide access to the container interior, and the lower side includes a plurality of drainage apertures or holes. One or more protrusions extend from at least one of an first face of the lid and the exterior of the lower side of the container.

Abstract: An ornamental horticultural pot and a method for producing an ornamental horticultural pot comprising the steps of positioning and stacking stones (P) in the form of a wall against the internal walls of a mould (M) which has a predefined shape corresponding to the desired external shape of the horticultural pot; distributing a pasty binding component (B) over the bottom of the mould (M) and against the internal wall formed by the stack of stones (P); perforating the pasty binding component (B) in order to position at least one part that unblocks a hole (O) provided in the bottom of the mould (M) for draining water, said part having a height greater than the planned thickness of the bottom of the pot; allowing the pasty binding component (B) to dry for a length of time so that it solidifies; and removing the resulting horticultural pot from the mould (M).

Abstract: A planter having a body with a base and a depending sidewall is disclosed. The body has at least three layers, an outer layer, a central layer, and an inner layer. The outer layer is a polyurethane foam. The central layer is fiberglass. The inner layer is polyester resin. A method of making the planter is further disclosed.

Abstract: A stackable plant pot assembly having a planter base that has a bottom surface, an upper edge defining a base opening, and a downwardly tapered side wall separating the upper base edge and the body surface. The assembly further has a first intermediate planter with an upper edge defining an upper opening, a lower edge defining a lower opening, a downwardly tapered side wall separating the upper edge and the lower edge, with the intermediate planter being both sized to removably couple to the planter base and create a substantially watertight seal and sized to stackably-receive the planter base within the upper opening of the first intermediate planter. The assembly further has a cover that is removably-couplable to the planter base and the first intermediate planter with the cover defining at least one opening sized to receive a standard-sized plant pot.

Abstract: An open tomato booster on each end with a vertical closable side entrance to allow a tomato transplant space for growth of an additional root system in a vertical position with a method of application.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a portable and/or movable plant support system that can be used in a consumer setting in which a plant is grown with the movable support system and can be moved from one place to another without altering the plant's growth and in an embodiment of which an indeterminate plant can be grown and allowed to be lowered when lower portions of the plant stop producing, thus allowing for new growth and thus enhanced production at the top of the plant.

Abstract: Nested planters are provided. The nested planters include a body having a base assembly and a depending sidewall, the body defining a substantially enclosed space. The base assembly includes a generally horizontal planar member and a stand-off feature. The stand-off feature is structured to extend downwardly from the planar member. A substantial portion of the body sidewall is structured to correspond to the body sidewall of another nesting planter when two nesting planters are nested.

Abstract: A method of increasing plant branching is disclosed. The invention relates to producing a compact and uniform horticultural display. The invention further relates to producing a horticultural display with plants of different families, genera and species that are difficult to grow into compact, uniform and floriferous horticultural displays.

Abstract: A plant culture box assembly is composed of a box and an upper cover. The box includes a bottom portion, a first peripheral wall, and a fastening portion. The first peripheral wall is connected with a peripheral edge of the bottom portion, so that an opening is formed between the first peripheral wall and the bottom portion. The fastening portion is annularly formed at an external side of the first peripheral wall. The upper cover includes a top portion and a second peripheral wall. The top portion is mounted to the opening. The second peripheral wall is connected with a peripheral edge of the top portion and tightly combined with the fastening portion to enable the first peripheral wall, the fastening portion, and the second peripheral wall to jointly define an isolated space. In this way, the box and the upper cover can have preferable airtight effect therebetween.

Abstract: A plant pot made of plastic with a predominantly vertically aligned wall and a predominantly horizontally aligned bottom connected on the edge with the wall, which is arched upwards at least in an inner part in the form of a cupola, is configured to secure the bottom area against being compressed through and dented through the material that is as thin-walled as possible, in such a way that the cupola is reinforced by profile braces that run as interties from a central area of the cupola to at least the peripheral areas of the cupola.

Abstract: An automatic plant watering apparatus and method for operating are disclosed. The apparatus includes a container configured to hold soil elements sufficient to support a plant, a base module configured to secure and support the container, a pump configured to move fluid from a reservoir of the base module to the container when selectively controlled, and a control system configured to selectively control the pump based upon user inputs and monitored time. The control system is configured to receive user inputs associated with time periods for water pumping to the container. The container and base module are connected whereat a drain hole is coupled to a piping structure of the base module.

Abstract: A device for holding objects that are attractive to the senses of animals, including a device for protecting a live catnip plant for use by a cat, the device in one form having a protective enclosure defining an interior to receive the object, such as the plant and plant supporting medium, the cage including a plurality of bars spaced apart to prevent or restrict access to the interior and direct contact with the object while allowing liquid, air, and light to pass through the bars to sustain the plant life and allowing the plant to grow through the bars to the exterior of the device for access by the cat. A watering cap in a top of the cage distributes water to the plant inside the enclosure. A cat toy, scratching surface, or platform or combination thereof may be incorporated into or associated with the enclosure.

Abstract: A planter assembly o raise a garden bed to a height that eliminates or minimizes stoop labour is comprised of lightweight, flexible, materials with adequate tensile strength as well as a rigid element with adequate compressive strength. Flexible wire mesh is formed into a perimeter frame of pre-determined width, length and height in combination with rods and wire. A textile lines the perimeter frame, providing a barrier impervious to soil. The textile encloses the top horizontal wire of the mesh within a hem held fast by wire and is thereby restrained. A band of the textile, sufficiently wide to be held to the ground by the placement of soil, extends from the base of the perimeter frame towards its middle. Wire is also used as crossties to enable the lateral earth pressure pushing against one side to resist the lateral earth pressure pushing against the side opposite.

Abstract: A pot for containing a plant such as a flower plant, having a bottom peripheral edge adapted for insertion or installation into a garden bed. In one embodiment, the pot is a normal truncated conical shape and the lower peripheral edge is irregular so as to use that bottom edge to more securely position the pot within a hole in the ground. The irregularity of the lower peripheral edge can be a plurality of teeth that bite into the ground and position the pot in the hole when the user rotates the pot while forcing it downwardly toward the ground. The bottom edge is thus used to cause the pot to settle firmly within the hole dug in the ground. In another embodiment, the pot is empty and is installed in the garden to provide decoration, by positioning the pot against the garden bed, and then pushing the pot into place. The upper rim of the pot may be decorative and may be located above the level of the ground.

Abstract: Containers having air pruning holes are have dimensions configured for germination and/or growth of citrus plants, including citrus rootstock, as well as other plants. One such container may have a width of about 1.0 to 1.25 inches and a depth of about 5.0 to 7.0 inches. Another such container may have a width of about 4.0 to 6.0 inches and a depth of about 12.0 inches to 14.0 inches. Soil blends containing various additives configured for use in germination and/or growth of citrus and other plants may be used in connection with the containers or independently of the containers.

Abstract: A planter having a body (1) suitable for receiving a volume of plant growth medium and the root structure of a plant (2), the planter having a lower opening (4), a retainer (6) which can removably engage the lower opening to reduce the effective size of the lower opening, and a reservoir (9) suitable for holding a body of fluid (10) such that the fluid can gradually move from the reservoir into the planter's body to water and/or nourish a plant when planted within the planter, the planter being formed such that when it is in use it can be secured in an elevated disposition with the root structure of a plant contained within the body and a stem and/or foliage of the plant passing through the lower opening (4) and through the retainer (6) such that the plant is oriented in a downwards disposition.

Abstract: A planting container is suitable for forming planting columns by using ones with the same structure three-dimensionally stacked. The planting columns are arranged around a center line parallel to the gravity direction to set up a planting tower. The planting container includes a bottom wall and a side wall. The side wall extends from the peripheral of the bottom wall and both walls define a containing space. The side wall has a planting opening communicating with the containing space. The side wall has a top end and a bottom end. When two containers with the same structure are three-dimensionally stacked by each other, the bottom end of the upper container engages with the top end of the lower container. The side wall laterally tilts towards the center line relatively to the bottom wall, so that the planting column tilts towards the adjacent column and tilts towards the center line.

Abstract: A method and container for developing seedlings includes germinating the seeds and air pruning the seedlings to a depth of about 3 inches.

Abstract: A seed and plant growth medium module includes a seed embedded in plant growth medium which is encapsulated in a biodegradable moisture retaining shell. The shell has a bottom with an upper covering. A root opening is provided in the bottom to allow egress of roots as the seed germinates. A plant egress opening is provided in the upper covering to allow upward growth of a plant resulting when the seed germinates. At least one water entry opening is provided in the shell to allow entry of moisture into the shell to wet the plant growth medium.

Abstract: A plant container includes a container body having a conduit extending between an inlet connection and an outlet connection. A float valve assembly is in communication with the conduit within the container body for automatically controlling fluid entry into the container body from the conduit. A soil retention element is arranged in the container body above the float valve assembly. A method of using the self-watering plant container includes adding soil to an interior volume of the container body above the soil retention element, planting at least one seed in the soil, and connecting a water supply to an inlet connection of the conduit.

Abstract: A plant pot includes a pot having an enclosed space and a room defined therein. The room receives soil therein. At least one passage communicates with the room and the enclosed space. A tube is connected to the pot and has a path defined axially therethrough, the path respectively communicates with interior and exterior of the enclosed space. A resistance member is located in one end of the tube and has multiple micro paths which communicate with the interior of the enclosed space. A resistance is formed when exterior air passes through the tube and the resistance member so as to control speed and volume of the exterior air into the enclosed space.

Abstract: A molded planter includes a container and a separate rim insert for providing the appearance of a wide upper rim. The rim insert is configured to snap fit into the upper annular edge of the container. When the rim insert and container are assembled, the upper annular edge of the container extends to or above the upper surface of the rim insert such that there is no visible seam between the container and rim insert when the planter is viewed from the side.

Abstract: A culture support substrate comprising: a first part, making up the backbone of the substrate and representing more than 70% of the total volume of the substrate, composed of particles P>100 ?m with particle size greater than 100 ?m, the particles as a whole consisting of hard particles PH>100 and/or of resilient particles PR>100, wherein the resilient particles make up a proportion by volume PV of between 0% and 100% by volume of this first part; a second part of corpuscular components P<100 with a particle size of less than 100 ?m, and making up from 0 to 450 g/l of the substrate; a third part, making up from 0 to 200 g/l of the substrate, composed of fine fibres between 3 mm and 100 mm in length and between 5 ?m and 35 ?m in diameter; and a fourth part, making up from 0 to 200 g/l of the substrate.

Abstract: An assembled container has a body and an upper collar. The body has an open top, an annular lip, an annular wall and multiple combining blocks. The annular wall is formed on and protrudes from the annular lip and has at least one engaging recess. The combining blocks are formed on and protrude from the annular lip and each have a combining hole and at least one engaging hole. The upper collar is connected to the open top of the body and has an annular recess, at least one engaging block and multiple combining inserts. The at least one engaging block is formed in the annular recess and respectively engages the at least one engaging recess. The combining inserts are formed in the annular recess and are respectively inserted into and combined with the combining holes.

Abstract: A plurality of plants of at least one species are planted in starter soil contained in a starter tray. The tray can have a perforated floor with a plurality of reinforcing ribs and one or more walls rising from the floor peripherally. The plants are nurtured in the starter tray long enough to develop entangled roots with an interplant root entanglement that at least partially consolidates the starter soil.

Abstract: A decorative surround for potted plants is described. The surround may be a shell having a generally convex outer surface and an aperture in the shell suitable for either receiving or supporting a plant pot. The surround may be supported with respect to the ground or other reference surface by the periphery of the shell or by the bottom of a structure within the aperture, and the surround held against the ground by the weight of the potted plant. Alternatively, the surround may be affixed to the ground with pins or stakes. Another decorative surround is sized so that the aperture is smaller than a maximum diameter of the plant pot, and a strap is provided to hold the plant pot against an inner surface of the shell. The visible surface of the surround may be formed, textured or colored so as to have a visual appearance simulating natural rock.

Abstract: The combination of a container and a growing medium for a plant. The container is made to simulate the appearance of an egg shell bounding a receptacle. The growing medium is provided in the receptacle.

Abstract: A planter box for mounting to a structure includes a box body comprising side walls and a respective attachment means extending laterally relative to each side wall, each attachment means adapted for mounting the planter box to the structure. Also provided is a method of mounting a planter box to a structure, the planter box comprising a body having side walls, attachment means extending laterally relative to each side wall, a rear wall, and at least one support formation extending generally rearwardly relative to the rear wall. The method includes the steps of disposing the planter box adjacent the structure such that the at least one support formation supports the planter box on the structure and attaching the attachment means to the structure to mount the planter box to the structure.

Abstract: A roofing apparatus including an enclosure for containing roofing materials is provided. The enclosure is defined by a front panel, a rear panel assembly positioned at a predetermined distance from the front panel, side panels positioned at opposing ends of the front panel, and a base panel having a tail area. The front panel, the rear panel assembly, and the side panels extend upwardly from the base panel. The tail area extends beyond the rear panel assembly for receiving runoff. The rear panel assembly directs the runoff from the tail area of the base panel into the enclosure. The front panel includes orifices for releasing the runoff to a downslope roofing apparatus or for draining the runoff from the roof. The roofing apparatus precludes slippage of the roofing materials contained within the enclosure, and uplift of the roofing materials from the enclosure due to environmental conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to mechanics, and more specifically, to a potting system. In one embodiment, the invention includes a potting system including one or more bands; and one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands. In a further embodiment, the one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands includes one or more pots configured to link with adjacent pots.

Abstract: An improved plant container comprised of a cement or stucco exterior coating over wire mesh enclosed polystyrene block segments formed from smaller cube segments. This provides for a planter lighter in weight with effective drainage and moisture retention. The planter allows for effective illuminated signage displays for various advertising.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-02 RZ, which exhibits slow bolting, resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae), and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), as well as leaves which are crisp, deeply-incised, nicely-frilled, and have a medium red colored apical margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-02 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-02 RZ.

Abstract: A molded body for improving the cultivating conditions of plants includes at least one tapering projection. The molded body is disposed such that the projection extends into a plant substrate from the bottom. The projection is a highly porous material for providing an exchange of water by capillary forces and/or air, between the interior and the area surrounding the projection. The molded body comprises a depression provided opposite the projection and serving as a water reservoir that is spaced apart from the plant substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-41 RZ, which may exhibit resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribis-nigri) and Lettuce Mosaic Virus (LMV), and which may have light green, moderately glossy, deeply-incised, strongly undulated leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-41 seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-41 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-122 RZ, which may exhibit resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.), and which may have leaves with a solid main vein, narrow base leaves, and thick, strongly blistered, dark green mature leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-122 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-122 RZ.

Abstract: A method and container for developing seedlings includes germinating the seeds and air pruning the seedlings to a depth of about 3 inches.

Abstract: Turf (1) for sports, recreactional activities and/or for ornamental purposes comprising a mat of flexible material (10) equipped with a first face (11) and a second face (12) opposite to each other. To the mat (10) a plurality of fibres (20) are connected of an artificial material in such a way that it forms an artificial turf (50) that protrudes from the first face (11). The turf (1) comprises, furthermore, a measured amount of a loose infill material (50), for example of granular type, distributed on the face (11) of the mat (10). The turf (1) comprises, furthermore, natural vegetable material, i.e. plants, belonging to one, or more plant species (30) put in the loose infill material (50) by means of sowing, traplantation of portions of plants, or a combination of the two solutions. The fibres of artificial material (20) have a profiled shape comprising a main blade (21) and at least one side wing (22).

Abstract: A plant growth container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray, one or more protrusions within the growth media retainer, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid capable of being fixedly attached to the tray. The tray can be used in a hydroponic growth system for plants, where the system includes a container for growing plants. The container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray connected to the inlet channel, one or more protrusions in the growth media retainer, the protrusions capable of securing growth media from lateral movement, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid. The system may include a reservoir for holding a liquid and a pump capable of pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the growth of an organism includes a parameter control system, a remote control center, a control box, at least one environment-regulating device and at least one sensor. The parameter control system is stored with a plurality of operation modes, and environmental parameters that correspond to the respective operation modes and govern a variety of growth conditions for different species of organisms. The apparatus can automatically change the environmental conditions from one state to another, so as to meet the user's requirements and enhance the productivity without being limited by the ambient conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus for a vertical or angled arrangement of hydroponic cultivation of plants includes at least one module defining an inner space containing at least one nutritional substrate and plant. The module includes a front wall and a rear wall secured to the front wall. At least the front wall includes at least one opening for the plant to pass through. The front and/or the rear wall includes an attachment area for attaching the module to a mounting. The front wall and/or the rear wall has overlapping edges enabling, when the apparatus is installed on a green roof or a green wall with at least two adjacent modules, overlapping of the modules, at least partially.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved planting pots and methods. Specifically, the invention provides methods and apparatuses that assist gardeners in transplant cultivation, plant protection and containment, garden organization, decoration, and plant identification.

Abstract: A plant growing assembly configured to grow a plurality of plants in multiple directions above a ground surface. The assembly includes a growing container and a support structure for elevating the container above the ground surface. The container presents a generally hollow body to retain a plant-growing medium and the plurality of plants. The body extends along an axis to present opposite axial end margins and a radial peripheral wall. The wall defines a plurality of discrete plant-receiving ports extending therethrough, and disposed generally radially about the wall. A method of growing plants above ground in substantially opposite directions from one another is also disclosed.

Abstract: A garden bed assembly and extensions therefor is disclosed. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden starter module containing suitable planting soil or other growing media for plants and may be extended using one or more extender modules, such as straight extender modules and/or corner extender modules. The assembly as disclosed herein includes one or more modules defining the planter. The front section of the starter module and the straight extender module may include a rotatable upper portion to provide convenient access to the plants. Each module section may have a substantially imperforate lower portion and a perforate upper portion prohibiting unwanted creatures such as gophers, rabbits and other animals from gaining access to the growing plants in the garden bed assembly.