Abstract: A plant growth apparatus that includes a chamber with multiple layers, a driver and at least one lamp per layer provided in the chamber. The lamp includes a plurality of high intensity red light emitting diodes and a plurality of blue light emitting diodes. The red and blue light emitting diodes are alternately arranged. The driver is capable of individually controlling the intensity of red and blue light, thus, leading to the capability of controlling the light quality. The driver is also capable of controlling the frequency and duty ratio of direct current provided to the red and blue light emitting diodes during the light-period of the photoperiod controlled by the timer.

Abstract: A three-dimensional, decorative sculptured-plant vase having the appearance of a sculptured head and a sculptured torso for receiving in the sculptured head a plant with leaves, wherein the plant leaves appear to be the hair of the sculptured head. The decorative sculptured-plant vase includes a head-vase section having a curved outer wall with a circular perimeter rim edge for forming a plant-receiving opening, a plant interior chamber and a bottom wall having a stabilizing plug member extending therefrom; the plug member having at least one drainage hole opening formed therein; the plant interior chamber for receiving potting soil and a plant(s) therein; and a torso-base section having a curved upper wall with a circular perimeter rim edge for forming a plug-receiving opening, and a curved lower wall having a substantially curved perimeter rim edge for forming a bottom base opening and a torso inner chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a plant and providing a habitat for a living creature is comprised of a housing having an interior defined by a bottom portion and a surrounding sidewall that extends upwardly from the bottom portion. A divider disposed in the housing interior divides the interior into a first region and a second region. The first region communicates with the exterior environment via an aperture that is sized and adapted to permit entry of a living creature. The second region communicates with the exterior environment by an opening in the housing configured to permit a plant to be visibly disposed therein. The housing can include an access door in the bottom that enables cleaning of the first region. Where used as a birdhouse, a perch and a gable can be employed at the aperture. The perch can operate as a latch for the bottom door.

Abstract: A planter capable of attachment at a vertical surface to a tree trunk or utility pole. The planter comprises at least one segment having an arcuate inside wall to conform to the central tree trunk or pole. Each segment extends partially around the circumference of the tree or pole. Segments may be interconnected using any one of four alternative fasteners: the first fastener is a resilient cable wrapped around a tree trunk with each segment having a pair of hooks to attach it to the cable; the second fastener interconnects segments using a pair of latches having holes therethrough with a bolt that is secured through the holes; the third fastener also interconnects segments by each segment having a pair of pins extending from the outer wall and near the end walls with a gasket having complementary holes securing the segments; and the fourth fastening means interconnects the segments using interlocking female and male edges.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion having a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have an upper sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the sleeve is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The decorative pattern has a curved or non-linear upper boundary which gives the sleeve the appearance of having a curved or non-linear upper skirt extending from the base portion.

Abstract: A plant pot providing an internal plant growing vessel formed at least partially from a transparent material. The plant pot can be formed in two portions, an internal vessel and an external vessel. To allow the root and soil matrix condition to be viewed without lifting the plant out of its pot, the internal vessel is manufactured from a transparent material. The internal vessel may be supported within the exterior vessel by a rim or tabs projecting from the top of the internal vessel and bearing against the upper rim of the exterior vessel. Alternatively, a support may be located in the base part of the interior vessel and bear against the base part of the exterior vessel. The plant pot may have a variety of geometries including circular, rectangular, square and the like. The exterior vessel may be adapted so as to prevent the admission of light into the space between the interior and exterior vessels thereby avoiding root damage from prolonged exposure to light.

Abstract: A container, such as a nursery container, includes a tag attached thereto in a manner to render the tag tamper resistant and tamper evident. The container includes at least one slit formed in the side wall of the container for receiving the tag. The slit can be provided in the side wall at the upper end or at a point between the upper end and the bottom. The tag has a coupling member at one end with at least one projecting hook-like member. The coupling member is inserted through the slit until the projecting member hooks over the exposed edge of the slit to resist separation of the tag from the container.

Abstract: A rock planter apparatus includes a receptacle made from rock material. The receptacle includes a top receptacle portion and a bottom receptacle portion. A plant-reception well opens at the top receptacle portion and extends downward toward the bottom receptacle portion. The plant-reception well has a well diameter. A drainage channel extends from a bottom portion of the plant-reception well through the bottom receptacle portion. The drainage channel has a channel diameter, and the well diameter is greater than the channel diameter. Preferably, the receptacle is made from natural rock material. The plant-reception well can be cylindrical in shape, and the drainage channel can also be cylindrical in shape. The rock planter apparatus of the invention can be used for receiving plants directly or for receiving potted plants. A base member can be provided upon which the receptacle can be placed. The base member can include a drainage bevel in registration with the drainage channel of the receptacle.

Abstract: A cemetery planter including a box having a first box portion with a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, an end wall and an open end, and a second box portion with a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, an end wall and an open end; the open end of the first box portion being received by the open end of the second box portion during sliding engagement therebetween. Also included are a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart U-shaped brackets substantially parallel to the end walls and substantially conforming to the front, back and bottom walls of the box portions; each U-shaped bracket having one end defining an inwardly directed first hook portion for engaging an upper front edge of the box and an opposite end defining an inwardly directed second hook portion for engaging an upper rear edge of the box and the first and second hook portions being shaped to receive pairs of overlapped front and back wall portions of the slidably engaged first and second box portions.

Abstract: Texturized cellulosic or lignocellulosic materials, and compositions and composites made therefrom, are disclosed.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion having a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have an upper sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the sleeve is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The decorative pattern has a curved or non-linear upper boundary which gives the sleeve the appearance of having a curved or non-linear upper skirt extending from the base portion.

Abstract: A plant watering device is disclosed which includes a planter tray having an upper surface for supporting potted plants. The planter tray has a plurality of legs depending downwardly from the upper surface with the upper surface located above a bottom wall of a water container. The water container has an open top, closed side walls and a closed bottom wall which define a reservoir to receive water or water mixed with plant food. The water container includes deep recessed pockets in the bottom wall of the water container positioned to receive and support the legs of the planter tray when the planter tray is in a lower watering position. The water container also includes shallow recessed pockets in the bottom wall of said water container positioned to receive and support the legs of the planter tray when the planter tray is in an upper drainage position.

Abstract: A simulated barrel garden for aquatic and terrestrial plants comprising a circumferential sidewall consisting of two sections of vertically extending barrel staves having a plurality of straps fastening the staves together in assembled relation, a barrel liner being inserted into the sidewall and mating with the sidewall top edges and forming a rigid, stand alone half barrel supporting the weight of the garden and a water related accessory mounted on a mounting bracket and fastened to the top rim of the liner. A second embodiment includes a cascade notch in the sidewall and a mating cascade lip formed in the barrel liner. Two additional embodiments of the barrel liner include a planter ring with a shelf in the center or a hole in the center.