Abstract: A flowerpot, which includes a pot body mounted in a transparent casing, a water chamber defined within the casing outside the pot body for keeping living fish, water animals and plants, a porous soil carrier mounted in the pot body for holding soil for growing plants, an upright locating tube for guiding outside air into a space in the pot body below the soil carrier, and a water hole for guiding water from the water chamber to the space in the pot body below the soil carrier, and a float for automatically controlling the water level in the space in the pot body below the soil carrier.

Abstract: The improved hydroponic device is an invention that because of its unique design, is readily constructed by mostly standard off the shelf components. The invention is self contained, self cleaning, adjusts to various grow methods, is capable of pumpingly evacuating it's liquid contents, employs a pressure equalizing liquid harness and unique quick insert and quick release plant support baskets, and is modularly expandable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a subirrigation system designed for deployment within an absorbent soil medium beneath one or more plants. The system comprises one or more reservoirs that may be partially filled with an irrigating liquid. The top of each reservoir has a plurality of holes to allow for drainage and air exchange and at least one trough, which extends down into the reservoir. The trough floor has a plurality of holes so that irrigating liquid in the reservoir may pass into the absorbent soil medium which fills the trough and upward by capillary movement to the roots. Systems for linking, automating and controlling the subirrigation process are disclosed.

Abstract: Improved planter inserts to be used in conjunction with ordinary or decorative planters for growing houseplants in potting soil or hydroponically in pebbles or other potting medium for the purpose of reducing the work of maintaining the plants and improving the characteristics of purifying ambient air quality. A separate water reservoir is attached to the planter insert such that the water level in the planter insert is maintained constant at all times. The watering frequency is reduced because of the large water reservoir. Additional features may be added to the planter insert to further enhance the effectiveness of air purification by the plants. A simple planter insert is used to increase the interface areas of ambient air with the potting medium and the root system. The second planter insert includes a circulation fan to increase the circulation of air through the potting medium and the root system. The third planter insert includes a lamp with or without a circulation fan.

Abstract: A planting system comprising two containers, an inner container and a complementary outer container. The outer container is placed permanently into the ground or in any desired location. The inner container is then placed into the outer container. Thereafter, the inner container can be placed into and removed from the outer container whenever desired. Flowers, plants and the like are planted into the inner container either before or after the inner container is placed into the outer container. In this manner, flowers and plants can easily be planted into inner containers while the gardener is sitting, standing or in any other comfortable position. The gardener may then easily place and replace any desired inner container into any desired complementary outer container.

Abstract: A plant containerizing and watering device for containing a plant growing medium and facilitating irrigation of the growing medium by a liquid. The device includes a first container and a second container. The second has at least one venting aperture extending through its base wall. The second container is configured and sized so as to be at least partially insertable within the first container with their respective base maintained in a predetermined spaced relationship relative to each other. A trough extends outwardly from the second container. The trough has at least one trough aperture positioned between the first and second container base walls. A removable reservoir is inserted within the second container.

Abstract: A self-watering reservoir (21) which is placed in a planter (31) and buried in soil (32) of the planter. The reservoir consists of a container (23) that holds water in a chamber (27) and a lid (22) to cover the container. The lid has an opening (24) through which a tube (30) can be inserted, the tube runs up to the surface of the soil in the planter and allows the addition of water to the reservoir as needed. The reservoir also includes a well (26) that projects down into the container. The well is open at its top and the bottom of the well has a first section (28B) which rests on the bottom surface of the container and a second section (28A) which projects up and away from the first section at an angle. The second section has an opening (29). When the reservoir is buried in a planter, soil in the planter fills the well and comes in contact with water in the chamber through the opening in the second section of the well, and thus water is transported through soil in the well to soil surrounding the reservoir.

Abstract: A moisture monitoring device, for use in monitoring the soil moisture level of a potted plant, comprising a tubular housing having a proximal end and a distal end. A moisture sensor is located at the distal end, which is ordinarily submerged within the soil of the potted plant. An indicating LED is located at the proximal end, which is normally visible above the soil of the potted plant. A blinker circuit is located within the housing and is capable of controlling illumination of the indicating LED. The moisture sensor modulates the blinker circuit such that as the soil moisture level decreases, the blinker circuit causes the indicating LED to flash more rapidly.

Abstract: A plant waterer apparatus includes a water container which includes a top container portion and a bottom container portion. A valve assembly is connected to the bottom container portion and is in communication with an interior of the water container. A clamp assembly is connected to the bottom container portion and is used for clamping the apparatus onto a rim of a pot which contains a plant. The water container includes a transparent container wall, and the transparent container wall includes indicia of volume. A container cap is attached to the top container portion, and the container cap includes an access channel. A drip hose is connected to the valve assembly. The water container and the clamp assembly are located symmetrically around a longitudinal axis. The clamp assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member connected to the bottom container 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 container system for a floral arrangement, comprising a waterproof container having a base portion which can act as a water reservoir, and a separate insert locatable from above into a lower part of the container, the insert acting to confine from above water within the reservoir, the insert carrying a porous water-retaining material lying within the reservoir, the porous material extending upwardly through the insert so that an upper portion of the material is exposed to receive the stems of cut flowers and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capillary carpet irrigation system which includes a water bearing capillary carpet disposed on a supporting surface and a plurality of water permeable pots resting upon and in hydraulic connection with the carpet. The pots contain growing medium and roots of plants. Conventional irrigation equipment supplies water to the carpet. A four layer capillary carpet includes: a water impermeable base membrane of polyethylene; and a water permeable microperforated dark coloured top membrane. Between the top and base membranes two water bearing capillary mats are supplied with water from the irrigation equipment.

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.

Abstract: An improved watering device is provided for automatically watering one or more potted plants with a predetermined volume or quantity of water, in response to the weight of the potted plant which indicates the moisture content of the plant soil. The watering device comprises a plant carrier for movably suspending the potted plant from a hanger assembly, with a main spring reacting between the plant carrier and hanger assembly for controlling the vertical position of the plant carrier in response to the weight of the potted plant. Upon upward displacement of the carrier as the plant soil dries, an adjustably set and spring-loaded pin engages and operates a control member such as an electrical switch for opening a water flow valve to deliver water to the potted plant, whereupon the carrier translates downwardly as water is added to the plant soil ultimately to result in sufficient disengagement with the control member to close the water flow valve and halt water flow to the potted plant.

Abstract: A flowerpot comprises a first pot for excess water, a second pot provided on top of the first pot to hold soil and a plant therein and having a screen on the bottom thereof and a pump having an inlet extending into the first pot from the second pot and an outlet communicating with the inlet. The pump is to pump the water in the first pot to the second pot via the inlet and the outlet, such that the water is able to be recycled by means of the screen. Furthermore, insects depend mainly on water to breed no longer have access to the water in the first pot due to the isolation by the second pot.

Abstract: Drainage/feeder apparatus allows a vessel such as a pot to be advantageously drained of and supplied with fluids. The inventive drainage apparatus includes a drainage/feeder member including a base member, a drainage channel member and a feeder channel member. The base member is affixed to a portal of the vessel so as to allow drainage and feeding of fluids when the vessel is filled with soil. Water gravitationally drains out of the portal and into the drainage channel member, so as to dispose of the water at a selected distance away from the portal. The waste water can be further channeled away from the pot by engaging a hose member to the channel member in order to channel the liquid farther away. Likewise, water, fertilizer or the like is introduced into the interior of the pot via the portal and the drainage channel member. The drainage/feeder member can be affixed to the pot by a laminated adhesive layer or alternatively by caulking.

Abstract: A flowerpot device has a base seat, an outer pot disposed on the base seat, an inner pot disposed in the outer pot, an annular sponge disposed in the inner pot, a collar disposed on the annular sponge, an annular water container disposed on the collar, and a hollow decoration casing enclosing the outer pot. The base seat has an annular threaded center portion, air-permeable web holes, a threaded hole, drain apertures, and a first alarm device. The inner pot has reinforced ribs and drain holes. The annular water container has an annular interior, a water inlet hole, through apertures, and a second alarm device.

Abstract: A self-regulating, automatic watering planter comprised of an inner shell and outer shell with a snap-fit engagement to form a reservoir for water between the walls of the inner and outer shells. The inner shell has small holes in the bottom thereof to allow water to enter soil contained in the inner shell. An airtight seal between the inner and outer shells creates a vacuum at the top of the reservoir as the water seeps through the holes and the water level drops. The water in the walls provides hydrostatic pressure that drives the water through the inlet holes. The water stops when the vacuum reaches a sufficient level to counteract the hydrostatic pressure. An air tube coupled to the air space on top of the reservoir and having a hydrophilic polyethylene sensor blocking one end is buried in the soil.

Abstract: A disk shaped insert for use in conjunction with an elevated bottom drain in a plant container. The disk rests on the drain to create a water reservoir below the disk. Excessive water is permitted to escape the container through the drain. The soil is held above the reservoir by the disk.

Abstract: The system includes a plurality of flood plains. Each flood plain contains a plurality of plants and each plant is held in a pot. The flood plains are excavated at different elevations from an upper most elevation to a lower most elevation. The flood plains are sequentially flooded for a resident time period with a selected volume of water directed from a water source. As the flood plains are excavated to different elevations, gravity, and a series of flood gates, control the water flow from one flood plain to a next lower flood plain. Each flood plain has a top surface and an underlying bed comprising a soil and clay composition. The surface of each bed is contoured to adequately drain water from one flood plain to the next. This clay mixture firms the bed to adequately support vehicles and laborers to prevent depressions in the bed which may adversely affect water flow in and out of a flood plain. Each of the flood plains is lined with a water impermeable membrane.

Abstract: A plant guard 10 that may be used to deliver water to a plant adjacent to which the guard is positioned. The plant guard comprises an elongate tubular body 11 which is adapted to contain water, and the interior of the body is divided by vertical seams 18 into upper and lower reservoir compartments 19, 21 and a plurality of vertical reservoirs 22 interconnecting the upper and lower reservoirs. An aperture 12 adjacent the upper edge permits the addition of water, and a water release outlet 14 adjacent the lower edge permits delivery of the water to the plant in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A plant cultivating basin includes a basin containing a perforated conical cap located inside for holding soil and plants. The basin has a bottom opening and is placed upon a water container which has a side water funnel and water inlet to receive water. Fibrous roots of plants may pass through perforated cap to reach water container for water needed. The plant may grow without a lot of human care and attention.

Abstract: A flower pot structure with a natural water supply system including a pot body, a main water storage region, an upper cover, a central soil region, and a water supply device. The main water storage region is annular and located in an upper position of the pot body. The pot body and the main water storage region are adhered as a whole with the upper cover. The circumference of the main water storage region receives the water supply device. The water supply device includes a water duct, an air duct, a filter, and a flow regulating valve, with a large portion of the water duct located above a baseplate of the main water storage region. The water duct has a water inlet at a front end and a water outlet at a rear end. The water inlet and water outlet are slightly inclined at different heights. The air duct is substantially upright and disposed on the water duct at a rear section of the flow regulating valve at a suitable position. The air duct communicates with the water duct.

Abstract: A bulb and root protection system for allowing bulbs and rooted plants to be planted in the ground and protected from small burrowing animals. A protection cage has a top edge, and encloses a volume. The protection cage is open at the top edge. The protection cage is placed in the soil up to the top edge wherein bulbs or rooted plants are placed inside an interior volume of the protection cage, and the protection cage is filled with soil. Small animals are prevented from reaching the bulb or planted roots by the protection cage, but roots growing from the bulb or plants can grow and penetrate the mesh of the protection cage. The bulb and plant root protection system is additionally provided with a flexible liner provided within the interior volume. A dual purpose stabilizing strut is also provided with the plant root and bulb protection system, the strut comprising an anchor portion and a water dispensing portion for dispensing water below the surface of the ground to the plants roots or the bulb.

Abstract: A living plant growth system (10) for controlled growth of plants under ambient conditions which may differ substantially from ideal, including one or more a plant growth assemblies (240), having a substrate bag (252), a rooting substrate (100) for supporting a growing plant (12), plant receiving zones for receiving viable growing plant material (12). A collapsible foliage bag (244) is provided to mate with the substrate bag (252) such that the stem portals (104) provide access to the interior of the foliage bag (244). The foliage bag (244) is inflatable such that the interior thereof provides an interior volume within which foliage of the plants (12) may grow. The foliage bag (244) has an enclosing material and a plurality of flexible support members (242) such that the foliage bag (244) maintains said interior volume when the interior air pressure is less than external air pressure.

Abstract: A plant protector and watering device made up of three stackable pieces which are a water collector in the shape of an inverted frustum of a cone, a frustoconical-shaped holding reservoir and a pot for collecting rain water, protecting a plant from sun, vermin and insects. The pot rests on the bottom of the holding reservoir. A doughnut-shaped water collector rests on the pot. The water collector rests on the inner surface of the holding reservoir. An auxiliary reservoir may be supported adjacent, to and connected to, the plant protector by means of a valve which regulates the level of water in the holding reservoir.

Abstract: A container for cultivating and then displaying ornamental plants and flowers comprises an outer vessel essentially divided into two parts, namely a lower part for containing water and an upper part for receiving the soil and the plant roots, said parts being separated by a horizontal wall through which clay elements extend into said parts.

Abstract: Concentrated aqueous gypsum slurries containing small amounts of water soluble phosphonates are non-clogging when used in drip irrigation systems.

Abstract: A fragrance emitting plant watering system having a bottom vase providing a reservoir for water supply for a potted plant, an air freshener cartridge supported on the vase, a cap adapted to overlie the cartridge and having a central section for supporting a plant, and wherein the cap is adjustable relative to the vase for movement between a first position in which the cap is raised to variably expose the cartridge to emit fragrance, and a second position in which the cap substantially covers the cartridge to seal the cartridge and inhibit fragrance emission.

Abstract: An air-cleaning ecosystem apparatus includes: an ecosystem container having green plants, pollutant-absorbable plants and aromatic plants selectively planted in the ecosystem container; at least an illuminator installed in the ecosystem container; a blower having filters connected to the ecosystem container for delivering input air as primarily filtered into the ecosystem container; and an irrigation device for delivering water into the container for watering the plants; whereby upon light exposure by the illuminator, the green plants will conduct photosynthesis for absorbing carbon dioxide from the air and giving off oxygen into the air; the pollutant-absorbable plants will absorb some pollutants existing in the air; and the aromatic plants will release fragrant smell into the air, thereby outputting clean, fragrant air rich in oxygen beneficial for human and animal breathing for completing a gaseous cycle of ecosystem.

Abstract: An automatic water supply device comprises a pot-shaped case having a space enclosing a flowerpot in the inside, a supporting bed of reverse bowl shape enclosed in the case and holding the flowerpot thereon, a control unit arranged in a gap between the inside of the case and the flowerpot and containing at least an air pump, a controller and a timer, an air tube connected to outlet side of the air pump and having a front end part communicating with the inside of the supporting bed, and a device to exhaust air in the supporting bed when the supplying water is finished. Since the water supplying device basically has simple structure that a supporting bed of reverse bowl shape is inserted from the upper side and enclosed in the case, a part storing water can be taken to pieces and inspection or cleaning is easy.

Abstract: The system includes a plurality of flood plains. Each flood plain contains a plurality of plants and each plant is held in a pot. The flood plains are excavated at different elevations from an upper most elevation to a lower most elevation. The flood plains are sequentially flooded for a resident time period with a selected volume of water directed from a water source. As the flood plains are excavated to different elevations, gravity, and a series of flood gates, control the water flow from one flood plain to a next lower flood plain. Each flood plain has a top surface and an underlying bed comprising a soil and clay composition. The surface of each bed is contoured to adequately drain water from one flood plain to the next. This clay mixture firms the bed to adequately support vehicles and laborers to prevent depressions in the bed which may adversely affect water flow in and out of a flood plain. Each of the flood plains is lined with a water impermeable membrane.

Abstract: A growing station having a growing tray on a watering bench, the tray adapted to expose a pumping compartment within the lowermost portion of the watering bench, the tray also adapted to filter and collect water that has been sprayed thereon.

Abstract: A water metering device includes a housing defining a chamber having an inlet, connectable to a source of pressurized water, and at least one outlet; and a stem in the chamber having an inner end fixed to the housing wall, and an outer end spaced from the outlet for receiving one end of a feed tube to be sealingly passed through the outlet; the stem being formed with a metering passageway for conducting water entering the housing via the inlet opening into and through the feed tube, when received thereon, to a location externally of the housing.

Abstract: A plant irrigation table (1) has tubular legs (3) and a tubular frame (4, 5) with rigid tubes (6) having water conveyance from a flow controller (8) to at least one and preferably to a plurality of irrigation hoses for (11) fluid communication from the rigid tubes to one or a plurality of plant pots (12) on at least one surface of the table and on one or more optional rack-table surfaces (24) extended from the rigid tubes. The flow controller can have select levels of timed intermittence and/or levels of controlled steady flow of water with optional fertilizer. Controllable-flow drippers (14) on pot ends of the irrigation tubes control flow to separate plant pots within ranges of flow from the flow controller.

Abstract: A self-watering plant device has a reservoir for retaining liquid therein. The reservoir is provided with a venting tube having one end attached to the reservoir and another end carrying a sensing device placed in the soil surrounding the plant for detecting the moisture level therein. The reservoir is further provided with an outlet tube for delivering liquid to the plant in response to the sensing device. The invention is improved such that the venting tube is flexibly displaced so that the sensing device is variably and selectively positioned at different height levels in the soil so as to establish the degree of wetness and dryness in the soil. The outlet tube is installed in the soil adjacent the bottom wall of a pot housing the plant to directly deliver a free flow of liquid to a bottom portion of the plant in response to the moisture level detected by the sensing device.

Abstract: An improved planter with optional inserts for growing house plants in potting soil or hydroponically in pebbles or other potting medium for the purpose of improving the characteristics of purifying ambient air quality and reducing the work of maintaining the plants. A removable see through water reservoir/liquid bottle is attached to the planter such that the water level in the planter is maintained constant at all times. The watering frequency is reduced because of the large water reservoir/liquid bottle. Three different types of inserts may be added to the planter to further enhance the effectiveness of air purification by the plants. A simple insert used to increase the interface areas of ambient air with the potting medium and the root system. The second insert includes a circulation fan to increase the circulation of air through the potting medium and the root system. The third insert includes a lamp with or without a circulation fan. The addition of a lamp will help to sterilize the air.

Abstract: A self-watering plant pot consisting of an outer pot, a liner of translucent or semi-translucent material that fits within the outer pot, a soil platform assembly that divides the liner into a soil compartment and a water reservoir, an optional float positioned in the water reservoir, and a water delivery channel for allowing water and air to be introduced into the water reservoir. The water delivery channel can be a water delivery tube extending upward from the soil platform. The outer pot is typically opaque and includes a side window opening near its base. The water level in the water reservoir and, if a float is employed, the position of the float are visible through the liner and window opening in the outer pot. Water is conveyed from the water reservoir to the soil via capillary action.

Abstract: A multi-purpose automatic filing basin is provided for containing a selected amount of water which is used for various purposes. The water may be transferred from the basin by wicks or by a pump to water using devices such as plant pots or toys or may be provided for direct use from the basin for devices such as animal feeders and habitats. The basin is kept supplied with water from a pressurized source by a specialized valve which opens in response to a drop in water level below a first selected level and closes in response to the water level reaching as second selected level.

Abstract: A hydroponic cultivation receptacle comprising a tray 22 having a board 22a to place seeds of small vegetables like sprouts has plural drainage holes 23 on the board 22a and upper rims of said drainage holes 23 to form protrusion 24 so as to retain a little amount of water to dip lower part of the seeds placed on the board 22a. Accordingly, water remained to the height of protrusion 24 retains enough water to keep lower part of the seeds by surface tension while most water provided inside tray 22 drained from the drainage holes 23. Protrusion 24 prevents the seeds from moving from the place they are uniformly placed and the problem of moving of the seeds when water is poured is also solved.

Abstract: An E-Z Christmas tree waterer (10) to maintain water (12) within a receptacle (14) of a stand (16) having a plurality of holding screws (18), to support a cut trunk (20) of a Christmas tree (22) in an upright position. The waterer waterer (10) comprises a water reservoir (24) having a bottom outlet port (20) and a higher inlet port (28). An elongate conduit (30) has a first end (32) fluidly connected to the bottom outlet port (26) of the water reservoir (24) and a second end (34) extending to the receptacle (14) of the stand (16). A structure (36) is for supporting the water reservoir (24) above the receptacle (14) of the stand (16), so that the water (12) can flow from the water reservoir (24) through the elongate conduit (30) and into the receptacle (14) of the stand (16).

Abstract: A novel agricultural mulch and improved method of arranging the mulch on a growing field with furrows is disclosed wherein the mulch is made of an extensible paper substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface with side sections near the edges of the substrate capable of being turned up and bent back over the top surface of the paper substrate as the mulch is laid down over the growing field; the bottom surface of the paper substrate will be exposed for receiving soil from the field to anchor the mulch and protect it against the weathering of rain, sun and wind.

Abstract: A plant watering container assembly comprising a bottom container section having side and bottom walls defining a water reservoir, and a top container section removably connected to said bottom container section. The top container section includes an integrally formed funnel-shaped section having a side wall extending downwardly toward said reservoir and defining a conical opening for receiving a side wall of a potted plant, and further having an integrally formed annular bottom wall defining at its radially inner edge a central opening through which a watering wick can pass downwardly into the reservoir. In the event the container is tipped or turned, water in the container reservoir is trapped in an annular chamber defined by the wall of the funnel and the top and bottom container sections, thereby precluding water passing outwardly through the central opening of the funnel-shaped section.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a critical level of soil humidity for plants including an external body, a soil recipient container hermetically sealed to the external body so as to receive a soil sample therein, a well positioned within the external body and containing water therein, a pressure cell connected to the well so as to controllably pass water from the well to the soil recipient container, and an air admitting pipe in sealed relationship with the external body. The pressure cell has a preestablished resistance to the passage of water. The soil recipient container has a collecting pipe thereon for passing water into the soil. The air admitting pipe has an end which opens exterior of the external body so as to allow air to pass into the external body. The air admitting pipe communicates with the pressure cell. The air admitting pipe serves to transmit air into the pressure cell when energy in the soil recipient container is higher than the resistance of the pressure cell.

Abstract: A container and methodolgy for growing a plant in soil, the soil within an area defined by an annular inner wall having an open top end to expose the soil and plant to ambient air; the inner wall includes transverse holes around its circumference and up its length. In one embodiment the inner wall includes a water impervious circumferal band at its upper end to help maintain the soil top surface dry. An outer annular wall of water impervious material laterally surrounds, in spaced relationship, the inner wall to define an open space with upper opening between the walls into which water can be applied and air may flow. The space between the walls at the bottom end thereof is sealed with a floor leaving only the transverse holes in the inner wall as flow paths through which the water enters the soil from the space. The volume of the space between the walls is sufficient to receive enough water to saturate the soil and provide some excess water for removing salts from the soil.

Abstract: This invention is basically a planter combined with a cremation vault. The planter portion of the planter cremation vault is a cylindrical tube with a closed bottom. Within that tube is fitted a liner which is also a cylindrical tube with a closed bottom. Within the liner the dirt and the plants are placed. The cremation chamber is a tube adapted to attach to the planter. The cremated remains are placed within the cremation chamber. On top of the cremated remains a Styrofoam spacer is placed. On top the Styrofoam disk is placed a memorabilia container. The cremation chamber is sealed by attaching it to the planter. An extension cremation chamber may be added to place a second individuals remains. This extension cremation chamber would be adapted to thread within the cremation chamber and to allow the planter to thread within its top. The extension cremation chamber is a cylindrical container with a closed bottom. The planter is than attach to seal the extention cremation chamber.

Abstract: A system for supplying dripping water to plant growing media comprises at least one water container and a support to hold the container upright over the soil to be watered. The support consists of a body having a soil engaging lower part and a water controlling upper part. A flexible tube is connected to a water passage provided in the upper part of the body. A screw is operated to compress the inner tube to control water passage in the tube and, consequently, the dripping rate of the water to the soil.

Abstract: A plant sprouting apparatus for continuously supplying moisture to seeds, seedlings or plants to enhance the germination and growth of the seeds, seedlings and plants. The plant sprouting apparatus comprises an outer container having moisture therein, a connecting ring, an inner container having soil and seeds, seedlings or plants therein in communication with the outer container, a reinforcing ring, and a cover or dome.

Abstract: Inserts and liners are provided to form self watering systems for potted plants which optimize delivery of the water to the plants and which minimize the time and labor required to maintain the plants. The system also allows the plant to be transplanted to a larger pot without damaging the integrity of the plant or the self watering system. The system consists of an insert and a liner. In each of the preferred embodiments, an insert is provided which can be placed in a pot of any size to provide a self watering system. In the preferred embodiment, the insert is formed from a walled containing device separated into first and second compartments by a barrier extending inwardly from the perimeter of the walled containing device. The first compartment has a greater diameter than the second compartment and has orifices adjacent the barrier along its perimeter. The roots grow through the orifices into the second compartment which contains water.

Abstract: A multi-purpose automatic filing basin is provided for containing a selected amount of water which is used for various purposes. The water may be transferred from the basin by wicks or by a pump to water using devices such as plant pots or toys or may be provided for direct use from the basin for devices such as animal feeders and habitats. The basin is kept supplied with water from a pressurized source by a specialized valve which opens in response to a drop in water level below a first selected level and closes in response to the water level reaching a second selected level.