Abstract: An apparatus is provided for unattended watering of plants over an extended period of time utilizing a watering system that regulates a partial vacuum to control the discharge of water to the roots of the plants. A water reservoir is provided having an encapsulated interior cavity and an exterior exposed to ambient air, and having upper and lower ends. The reservoir is located above the root level of a plant to be watered. At least one drain opening is defined in the lower end of the reservoir. The upper end of the reservoir is closed and is provided with an adjustable valve, preferably a pinch valve, and an air conduit, preferably a flexible tube, that passes through the valve and extends between the interior and the exterior of the reservoir. The valve thereby interacts with the conduit to partially obstruct air flow through it, so as to maintain a partial vacuum in the upper end of the reservoir as water drains from the lower end of the reservoir.

Abstract: A plant stand positioning plant pots in a cascading arrangement. The plant stand includes a pole, a first brace, and a second brace. The pole has a lumen and a plurality of perforations there through. The first brace and the second brace each have an aperture to allow the braces to be slid over the pole and the braces are then received inside of the base plant pot. Multiple plant pots can then be stacked over the pole in an alternating arrangement. Water is delivered to the plants in the pots by flowing through the lumen and out the perforations in the pole.

Abstract: A multi container system of at least one each of the first container, and at least one second and at least one third container, each of which has a chamber therein. The first container has a water retaining chamber with water input and water output as well as a water self leveling means. The second container has a water transfer chamber in which a wicking tray loaded with a wicking medium is placed, preferably on a drainage tray, said medium being used to transfer the water to the plants disposed in a third container's plant receiving chamber. The container #3 nests within the water transfer chamber of container #2, to receive water therefrom by capillary action. Container #1 is fluidly connected to a first container #2 for water transfer, and a series of containers #2 may be linked, as space limitations and grade permit, or as may be desired.

Abstract: There is provided a planting base, a planting body, a planting system, and a planting method capable of effectively supplying water to the entire region of a greening target area. For that purpose, a planting body is composed of a planting base in which intersected groove lines are formed on one surface and a water-impermeable layer is formed on the bottom surface of the groove line, and a plant layer which is fixed to a surface on which a groove line of the planting base is formed and has a pre-grown ground cover plant. A water supply pipe is buried in the groove line to form a planting system.

Abstract: An automatic plant watering apparatus having a cavity for receiving a standard houseplant pot, a reservoir for holding water, a pump for removing water from the reservoir, a host for delivering water from the pump to a plant positioned in the cavity. The pump is operated by a microcontroller that is programmed to measure a first time period during which the pump is not operated, and a second time period during which the pump is operated. According, the apparatus can be programmed to automatically water a house plant at predetermined intervals, as well as deliver a predetermined amount of water.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a plant cultivating unit that can perform a watering operation in a simple manner and can supply water uniformly to plants in locations where a floor surface is sloped, such as the rooftop of a building, without requiring separate water supply piping work. A plant cultivating unit (1) comprises a water storage tray (2) in which water can be stored and in which receivers (3) for housing the roots of plants can be arranged in an interior thereof, a water storage space (8) in the water storage tray (2) and the receivers (3) being communicated via water feeders (7), and the water stored in the water storage space (8) being able to be supplied to the plants via the water feeders (7).

Abstract: The present invention includes a reservoir on a base supported at an elevation by a support member above a plurality of plants to be watered. A mechanical fill assembly, containing a flush valve and a float connected to a water supply line, automatically keeps the reservoir filled with water for extended periods. The plants are watered by gravity through a plurality of main valves in the reservoir that provide a controlled amount of water to main lines extending to each group of plants. Branch lines extend from each main line that terminate at perforated plant lines at each plant to be watered. A plant valve controls the amount of water each plant will receive on a continuous basis. In a further embodiment of the invention, a bird porch is attached to the reservoir to automatically provided a bird waterer and to provide a bird feeder. Also, a removable fertilizer tray can be provided to fertilize the plants.

Abstract: An automatic watering and fertilizing device in the form of a large watering can having a spout. The device incorporates a battery-powered timer dispenser that can be programmed to dispense a desired water fertilizer mixture. A plastic drum is housed in the watering can and contains the water fertilizer mixture. The drum contains enough mixture to feed the plants for approximately one week. A quick connect hose is utilized to refill the drum. Refilling the drum is the only regular maintenance required. A plant basket is suspended from the spout of the watering can. The device is adapted to be secured to a supporting object such as a post or a wall.

Abstract: A pot (1) with steam-recovering self-irrigation is disclosed, comprising at least one vessel adapted to contain mould or another organic substance for an implant of at least one plant, at least one cover equipped with at least one opening for making this plant go out therefrom, the cover defining at least one descending slanted surface arranged above the mould. A process for using a pot (1) with steam-recovering self-irrigation is further disclosed.

Abstract: A plant watering apparatus has a container (1) filled with a suitable growth medium (2) and is attached to a foliage support plate (3) by a bar (4) operatively coupled with a spring loaded water control valve (6). Decreasing weight of the container opens the valve to feed water to container. The plate (3) is supported by a wall or ceiling bracket (10) by means of suspension rods (11). Plants (12) are added through holes (14) in the plate (3) and the plant root ball (13) is embedded within the medium (2) with the plant foliage overlying the plate (3). When sufficient water is present in the container 1 the spring loaded valve 6 will be closed. As the medium (2) in the container dries out the weight will reduce and the valve will commence opening. The foliage is supported by the plate (3) and foliage growth will not significantly add to the weight of the container and thus will not affect the operating point of the valve over extended periods of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flower pot (100) comprising an outer pot (10), which is open toward the lop and encompasses an inner space, wherein the outer pot (10) is provided with openings (42) in the lower region for ventilating the inner space, furthermore comprising an inner pot (30) open toward the top for receiving plant substrate, wherein the inner pot (30) can be inserted in the outer pot (10), a water holding area (40) comprising a water reservoir (47), which is provided such that moisture exchange is possible between the inner pot (30) and the water reservoir (47), and a water replenishing element (50), which enables targeted filling of the water holding area (40) when the inner pot (30) is inserted in the outer pot (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic liquid nutrient dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants. The assembly includes a reservoir and a liquid nutrient dispenser disposed within the reservoir. The liquid nutrient dispenser includes a substantially coaxial pump body with inner and outer tubes forming a distribution end having a distribution hub and an inlet end having a liquid intake structure. Airflow in an annular duct formed between the walls of the coaxial tubes enters the inner tube through an annular passage and carries liquid nutrient within the inner tube to the distribution hub. Distribution members fluidly connected to the distribution hub direct a flow of liquid nutrients and air to one or more plants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a prefabricated type flowerpot block. It can be assembled in a simple manner, it can perform root-balling for a predetermined period and it can allow a plant to be transplanted to thus be conveniently moved. Accordingly, it eliminates the trouble of planting a plant to be transplanted in the ground during a transplanting process, and thus it prevents the roots of a plant to be transplanted from being damaged while the plant is moved to a transplanting place. The prefabricated type flowerpot block can also function as a flowerpot to plant therein any size of plant.

Abstract: There is described an irrigation apparatus for providing water to one or more plants (1) growing in a growing medium (3) contained in a pot or tray (4), the irrigation apparatus (6) comprising: a water container (9) mounted to a base (7) below the tray (4) for vertical movement between an upper position and a lower position; resilient means (10) mounted to the base (7) to urge the water container (9) toward the upper position; water supply means for supplying water to the water container, the water supply means including a control valve (12) having an open and a closed position for permitting and preventing flow of water into the water container (9), respectively; and operating means mounted to the water container (9) and operable to close the control valve (12) when the water container is in its lower position; the arrangement being such that when the water container (9) contains water and is in its lower position, the surface of the water in the water container is at a predetermined distance below the under

Abstract: A plant care device includes an outer pot manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. Such outer pot further includes a first drainage aperture having a first predetermined diameter disposed through a bottom portion thereof for allowing liquid to pass therethrough. An inner pot is manufactured from a second predetermined material and has a second predetermined size and a second predetermined shape for holding at least one of soil, at least one plant, liquid, fertilizer, at least one seed, and a combination thereof, and fits releasably within such outer pot. Such inner pot further includes a second drainage aperture having a second predetermined diameter disposed through a bottom portion thereof for allowing liquid to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A rotary plant growing apparatus has a cylindrical structure rotatably mounted on a support base. The cylindrical structure consists of a plurality of baskets in which plants may be grown and rotates around a rotational axis such that the baskets are at least partially immersed in nutrient reservoir containing a liquid nutrient for nourishing the plants. A light source extending at least partially through the cylindrical structure provides light for growth of plants. The baskets are securely and removably attached to rims of the cylindrical structures by pins extending therefrom and which have heads which retaining the pins in apertures therefore on the rims. A motor and gear arrangement provides rotation of the cylindrical structure.

Abstract: A hanging planter provides a growing environment that allows a plant to grow in a substantially downward direction. The planter includes a structure with an interior surface that defines an interior chamber. The interior chamber receives a liner made of a material of the type suitable for retaining growing medium therein. The structure and liner include at least one opening that permits the plant to be positioned within the growing medium such that the root structure grows within the interior chamber and the stem portion grows downward without the need for external structure. Optionally, a self-watering system is included.

Abstract: A structure of fixing a planting base 100 supporting a planted raising member 106 by a bottom plate 101 to a laying face 300, provided with a cylinder portion 105 which is projected from the bottom plate 101 of the planting base 100 to a top side and top and bottom of which are opened in which an inner diameter is gradually contracted from a top end to a bottom side, a bolt 110 constituting a fixing member is inserted to the cylinder portion 105, the bolt 110 is screwed to and fixed by an anchor holder 120 of the laying face 300 until a position at which a bolt head portion 110a is brought into contact with and caught by an inner face of the cylinder portion 105, and a top face of the bolt head portion 110a is arranged at a height the same as that of a top end of the cylinder portion 105, or arranged at inside of the cylinder portion 105. The planting base can be fixed with an excellent construction performance without deteriorating an outlook of a planting equipment.

Abstract: The current invention provides a emitter with an internal passage for a drip irrigation system that delivers an irrigation fluid such as water from a fluid source to one or more plants. The emitter is capable of being operably attached to a tube or other conduit of an irrigation fluid. Optionally, the emitter includes a means for reversibly attaching a side portion of a tube to the emitter.

Abstract: A system and method for rotating multiple plants through light on a continual basis and feeding plants while they are rotated. This system is able to provide the plants with food and water at levels inputted into its control panel. The water which runs through the system can be re-circulated and used by the plants. The system aerates the water in the re-circulation chamber before it is put back onto the plants. This system also has the capabilities to test the pH and nutrient level of the growing media which can include but is not limited to one or more of the following: spun rock, clay pellets, soil, or any other hydroponic growing media.

Abstract: An automatic watering system for a plant growing in a growth medium, wherein the system comprises a water storage reservoir substantially filled with water and an air-tight closure that substantially seals a fill aperture. Water flows out of a reservoir drain opening through a water drain conduit and air in a water feed reservoir escapes through an air return conduit and into the water storage reservoir until a float valve seals the lower end of the air return conduit. Water thereafter flows into a growth medium through water feed apertures until the water level in a water feed reservoir drops below a water drain conduit and air is allowed to escape into the water storage reservoir therethrough. Thereafter the pressure differential between the water storage reservoir and the water feed reservoir is equalized, releasing the float valve to repeat the cycle.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for supporting plant growth on a roof of a building, comprises: a water-impervious base structure; a water-permeable cover; porous material, held between the base structure and the cover, for providing a root base for the plant growth; one or more irrigation channels for permitting delivery of water through the base structure or cover to the synthetic or natural soil; the cover being further adapted to permit growth of plant material from the porous material through to an exterior of the cover.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garden bed assembly, a kit and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden bed planter box for containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly as disclosed herein includes a fence for at least partially surrounding the box, and includes a series of fence sections. Each section has an open rigid frame and an open mesh material such as poultry wire or hardware cloth, extending thereacross to permit sunlight as well as pollinating bees to enter the assembly while prohibiting unwanted creatures such as a gophers, rabbits and other animals from gaining access to the growing plants in the garden bed box.

Abstract: The present invention discloses replaceable liners for maintaining clean conditions for use in artificial plant cultivation systems, through inexpensive and quickly installable tray and or reservoir disposable/recyclable liners.

Abstract: A station for storing and refilling a cartridge of a printhead has a container in which a seat is arranged for accommodating the cartridge to be refilled; the ink for refilling being contained in a collection chamber located in the bottom part of the container. The collection chamber communicates freely with a back-flow compartment located at the top, surrounding the housing and in free communication with the chamber. The feeding is effected by means of a capillary element contained inside an impermeable sheath extending vertically into the collection chamber and arranged centrally in a symmetrical position with respect to the base of the container. The capillary element penetrates into the housing in contact with the sponge of the cartridge to transfer the ink through capillarity. Feeding takes place solely and exclusively with the container in the vertical position whereas in any other position the ink flows into the back-flow compartment and the capillary element is no longer lapped against by the ink.

Abstract: An irrigation device for delivering water to the roots of a plant include an elongated mass of capillary material bound together by an impermeable sheath with a pair of cone shaped ends. A sponge like filter covers an upper one of the cone shaped ends and a second porous filter covers the opposite end. A plurality of impermeable tapered rings are provided for blocking off one or more portions of the capillary material to prevent water from flowing through those portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of evaluating multiple plant individuals or plant lines for deep rooting property under the same culture medium moisture conditions. A method of the present invention is a method of evaluating multiple plant individuals for deep rooting property under the same culture medium moisture conditions, by planting multiple plant individuals together in a sufficiently deep culture vessel and lowering the culture medium moisture content gradually. The present invention also provides a method for evaluating plants for deep rooting property, wherein a culture vessel is installed in a water tank so that the culture medium moisture content can be readily adjusted, and thus management of cultivation conditions is facile and efficient. It is possible to select a plant which can grow in dry and low-groundwater level environment efficiently, by using the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The useful solution mentions the naturally pure pot for planting, comprises a pot (1), the lower half of which has locating ribs (2) lying vertically, prominent inward and equally distancing from each other; two rows of draining holes (3) lying alternately in vertical direction and lower than the upper end of locating ribs (2); a supporting board (4) with holes placed in the pot, rest on the upper end of locating ribs, prominent as cornice on the inside of the pot (1); a cloth covers the supporting board (4) and is fastened and let down. To water the earth in the pot from the above until the water overflows the draining holes (3). To sow seed or to plant in the pot (1).

Abstract: A growing apparatus in which a plant is grown includes a container having a bottom and a surrounding wall member attached to the bottom, and a perforated partition located in the container above the bottom to define a water reservoir space. The container further includes a plurality of holders extending upwardly from the bottom and attached to the surrounding wall. Each holder includes a first portion which vertically engages the perforated partition to hold the partition a predetermined distance above the bottom, and a second portion which horizontally engages the perforated partition to hold the surrounding wall member adjacent the partition. The perforated partition further includes a planar base and a skirt depending from the base, whereby the skirt is engaged by the first portion and the second portion of the container. The apparatus has various cover elements to be placed over a plant growing medium which in use is filled in above the perforated partition.

Abstract: A self-watering plant container for a flower pot. The container base defines a cavity for holding the flower pot and an interior chamber for retaining water therein. The base has a first aperture in its outer wall that opens into the chamber and water is introduced therethrough. A plug seals the same. A channel extends between the chamber and cavity allowing water to flow therebetween. Water accumulates in the cavity and flows through openings in the bottom of the flower pot. The base includes a second aperture through which a hollow tube extends into the chamber. The tube provides a mechanism for bringing the system into equilibrium by permitting atmospheric air pressure to balance the water levels in the chamber and cavity. The container includes an electronic sensor that transmits a signal to a remote electronic device to indicate when water must be added to the container.

Abstract: Described is a planter system, comprising: at least one water retaining vessel; a bedding material layer disposed above the at least one water retaining vessel; a structure surrounding the at least one water retaining vessel and the bedding material layer; and at least one fill tube extending from above the bedding material layer, through the bedding material layer, and into the at least one water retaining vessel, through which water is supplied to the at least one water retaining vessel to a predetermined level. Also, a method of making such a planter system having an elevated bedding material layer.

Abstract: A house watering system for watering a plant with the fluid includes an exterior housing including a rigid top member for housing the house watering system, and an interior housing having a flexible sidewall for supplying the house watering system with the fluid. The rigid top member supports the plant, and the flexible side wall allows the fluid to be pressurized and supply the plant with the fluid. The house watering system includes a sealable opening member to allow the fluid to be replaced and to be sealed, and the house watering system includes an adjustable plant feed valve to adjust the fluid flow from the interior housing.

Abstract: Device (10, 110, 210, 310) for the cultivation of plants, of a type comprising at least one bag, (18) containing a drainage substance (20) and an absorbent substance (20a), able to retain and accumulate water; said bag (18) may also contain a fertilizing substance. The invention also refers to a bag (18) for the cultivation of plants of the aforesaid type, to be used with specifically designed containers, generic pots and planters, or in open ground.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garden bed assembly, a kit and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden bed planter box for containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly as disclosed herein includes a fence for at least partially surrounding the box, and includes a series of fence sections. Each section has an open rigid frame and an open mesh material such as poultry wire or hardware cloth, extending thereacross to permit sunlight as well as pollinating bees to enter the assembly while prohibiting unwanted creatures such as a gophers, rabbits and other animals from gaining access to the growing plants in the garden bed box.

Abstract: A mobile gardening planter includes a plant container and a drainage system that is adapted for both dripless operation and drip-drain operation. The drainage system includes a drain cap inside the plant container that has holes preferably only in a vertical side of the drain cap for indirectly draining water out of the plant container into a drain pipe extending outside and across the bottom wall of the plant container. A generally vertically-extending sight tube fluidly communicates with the drain pipe so that the water level in the sight tube is the same as the water table level in the plant container, and the gardener may therefore monitor the water table. The open top end of the sight tube allows water to overflow the sight tube, to prevent undesirable over-watering. The sight tube is preferably shielded by a portion of the planter, and most preferably a portion of the frame, that extends outward from the plant container farther than does the sight tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device (30) for watering plants by means of an electronically operating control system. The substrate moisture is measured at time intervals, and the measured values of a plurality of measurements are stored. The measured values that have been stored are used to identify a trend in the moisture content of the substrate, and this trend is used to adjust a quantity of water to be applied. A number of measurement cycles taking place between two watering cycles is preferably used to readjust the quantity of water.

Abstract: A plant pot system has at least one plant pot with side walls, an open top and a bottom wall for containing planted soil that receives a routine watering through the open top, the plant pot having two parallel rows of a number of through holes aligned circumferentially, each of the through holes being blocked by a removable closure; one or more additional pot members with the same number of through holes at levels corresponding to the through holes of the first plant pot; and at least one water leveling members for fluidly connecting any desired number of laterally disposed plant.

Abstract: A soilless garden includes a chamber including a sealed lower portion for storing liquid nutrient solution, and an upper portion including a support structure; soilless growth medium supported by the support structure and adapted to support at least one plant having roots; a removable germination cap located above the soilless growth medium; a conduit having a first end located substantially adjacent to the soilless growth medium, and a second end opposite to the first end; and a pump in the chamber, including an input for receiving the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber, and an output to deliver liquid nutrient solution through the conduit into the soilless growth medium. The support structure includes an opening directed toward the lower portion of the chamber for the liquid nutrient solution to drip from the roots of the at least one plant into the lower portion of the chamber.

Abstract: A system and method for producing flowers and stems from flower bulbs and marketing them by securing a desired number of bulbs to a uniquely configured support device and causing the bulbs to develop roots and shoots. The support tray is then transferred and inserted into a transparent display container where the support device is elevated from the bottom of the container by a predetermined distance, and a nourishing liquid is added to the container. The combined display container and support device is then shipped either directly to retailers for sale.

Abstract: [Object] To use ecopots convertible to a regenerated compost in horticultural plant cultivation, eliminate the disturbances in fruit growth due to disturbances in oxygen feeding and due to a lack of sunshine, prevent the infection by pathogens and enable the standing and facing working position without cultivation soil tillage.

Abstract: To construct the apparatus convenient in the respects of both the installing space and movability of a culturing vessel. The plant culturing vessel includes a culturing vessel 1 capable of culturing a plant therein, a tank 4 capable of reserving a culturing liquid 3 for the plant therein, a communication passage 26 communicating between the vessel 1 and the tank 4, and a pump P incorporated in the communication passage 26, the pump P being capable of feeding the liquid 3 reserved in the tank 4 to the plant culturing vessel 1. The tank 4 includes a support portion 9 capable of supporting the culturing vessel 1 upwardly of the tank 4. The communication passage 26 is disposed along the support portion. The pump P is provided integrally with the tank.

Abstract: A landscape device having a growth section surrounded by at least one upwardly-extending wall. Located within the growth section are a plurality of displaceable elements which are capable of being displaced by the growth of a plant located in the growth section of the landscape device. A second upwardly-extending wall may be located between the first upwardly-extending wall and the growth section, forming a reservoir between the walls. Water, soil, and other elements may be placed in the reservoir, which will contain weep holes to permit passage of water into the underlying ground. A cover plate may be positioned over the reservoir to inhibit evaporation of water. The cover plate may also include a fitting for connecting to a water source such as a hose. A method for manufacturing variations of the landscape device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A growing apparatus in which a plant is grown includes a container having a bottom and a surrounding wall member attached to the bottom, and a perforated partition located in the container above the bottom. The container further includes a plurality of holders extending upwardly from the bottom and attached to the surrounding wall. Each holder includes a first portion which vertically engages the perforated partition to hold the partition a predetermined distance above the bottom, and a second portion which horizontally engages the perforated partition to hold the surrounding wall member adjacent the partition. The perforated partition further includes a planar base and a skirt depending from the base, whereby the skirt is engaged by the first portion and the second portion of the container.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garden bed assembly, a kit and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden bed planter box for containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly as disclosed herein includes a fence for at least partially surrounding the box, and includes a series of fence sections. Each section has an open rigid frame and an open mesh material such as poultry wire or hardware cloth, extending thereacross to permit sunlight as well as pollinating bees to enter the assembly while prohibiting unwanted creatures such as a gophers, rabbits and other animals from gaining access to the growing plants in the garden bed box.

Abstract: This invention is an automatic sprout vending machine which provides racks for seeds to rest upon for automatically sprouting or germinating such seeds. In one embodiment, the automatic sprout vending machine comprises a housing having, preferably, an upper compartment, a lower compartment and a middle section. The middle section has a plurality of racks which are adapted to slidably receive and release a corresponding plurality of modules. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of modules includes at least on seed germinating tray having seeds mounted in the bottom thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for the irrigation and drainage of fluids in a plant vase 100. The present invention includes a plant vase 100 that has a sculptured head section 13. Sculptured head section 13 may be sculptured to resemble the head of a famous character or a persona. Sculptured head section 13 includes an irrigation ring 21 at its upper perimeter that allows the easy and convenient irrigation of a plant 33. Plant vase 100 farther includes a transparent neck section 15 and a transparent container 16 and a float 17 that enable a visible indication of the excess drainage fluids quantity.

Abstract: A floatable growth tray for the germination of seedlings has a plurality of cells adapted to receive a mixture of a growth median and seeds. The tray has sealed pockets forming air chambers to enable the tray to float. The cells have holes forming openings extending through a bottom surface of the tray permitting water to enter the cells to promote germination of the seeds.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for growing plants wherein a spherical array of seeds or seedlings radially face the center of the sphere and a growth promoting light source is generally at the center of the sphere; plant growth is promoted and approximately equal weight distribution among growing plants is maintained by rotating the sphere on its horizontal axis around the light source, simultaneously delivering water optionally containing plant nutrients to all the seeds or seedlings and regulating the light source during periods of plant growth and non-growth.

Abstract: A double walled plant container wherein the two walls or shells form a space for holding water. The outer wall may include a window for viewing water level. The container includes a combination watering funnel and handle arrangement at the top of the container. The watering funnel protrudes or extends from the outer perimeter of the characteristic shape of the container to allow grip of the container for carrying. Preferably two watering funnel and handle structures are included, one each on opposite sides of the container. The rim arrangement allows for convenient carrying without separating the container components. The bottom of the inner shell includes holes for conducting water from the water reservoir into the soil and may include a fiber wick and soil stop barrier to prevent entry of soil into the space between the two walls and to allow water to conduct by capillary action or otherwise into the soil.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a saucer apparatus, comprising: a drainage container, for storing water drained from a soil container; and a conveying mechanism, for conveying the drainage container from a first state in which the drainage container is deployed underneath the soil container, thereby allowing accumulating drained water, and a second state in which the drainage container is deployed apart of the soil container, thereby allowing emptying water stored in the drainage container, and vice versa. The soil container may be is embedded into the apparatus, or comprise means for holding the flowerpot above the apparatus or on the apparatus, such as grill. According to one embodiment of the invention, the conveying mechanism conveys the drainage container linearly.