A plant water pot is provided. The device includes a container having a base, an outer wall extending from a perimeter of the base, and an inner wall affixed to the outer wall via an upper wall. The inner wall terminates at a lower end thereof in a platform defining a receptacle in communication with an upper opening of the container. An interior volume is defined between the inner wall and the outer wall, the interior volume configured to retain a fluid therein. A plurality of nozzles are disposed about the inner wall, wherein the plurality of nozzles are in fluid communication with the interior volume. A pump is disposed within the interior volume and operably connected to each of the plurality of nozzles. An inlet is disposed through the upper wall, wherein the inlet provides access to the interior volume.

A flexible water dispensing reservoir is provided. The device includes a flexible reservoir having a first end wall, a second end wall, and a plurality of sidewalls, defining an interior volume. A ventilation aperture and an inlet aperture are disposed through one of the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of nozzles are disposed on one of the plurality of sidewalls. The ventilation aperture, the inlet aperture, and the plurality of nozzles are in fluid communication with the interior volume. A pump is disposed within the interior volume, wherein the pump is operably connected to the plurality of nozzles. When the pump is actuated, fluid disposed within the interior volume is dispensed through at least one of the plurality of nozzles. In some embodiments, a controller housing is in communication with the plurality of nozzles via a wireless transceiver, wherein the plurality of nozzles dispense fluid according to a programmed schedule.

The present invention is enclosed in the area of raised beds. It is therefore an object of the present invention a modular structure (1) for a raised bed characterised in that it comprises at least one lower container (3), at least one upper container (2), and means for supplying water (4) to the at least one upper container, wherein: each upper container is suitable for planting or composting, is perforated (22) and is arranged over a lower container, such that at least one upper container is provided on and covers a top opening (31) of the lower container (3) and thereby a liquid within the at least one upper container drips (5) to such lower container by action of gravity, each lower container is configured to store water, and the means for supplying water are configured to bring water from a lower container on to each upper container. Such structure therefore provides for an autonomous system, which maintains unused water and nutrients, which are transported with the water, within the system.

The present invention is enclosed in the area of raised beds. It is therefore an object of the present invention a modular structure (1) for a raised bed characterised in that it comprises at least one lower container (3), at least one upper container (2), and means for supplying water (4) to the at least one upper container, wherein: each upper container is suitable for planting or composting, is perforated (22) and is arranged over a lower container, such that at least one upper container is provided on and covers a top opening (31) of the lower container (3) and thereby a liquid within the at least one upper container drips (5) to such lower container by action of gravity, each lower container is configured to store water, and the means for supplying water are configured to bring water from a lower container on to each upper container. Such structure therefore provides for an autonomous system, which maintains unused water and nutrients, which are transported with the water, within the system.

An indoor gardening appliance includes a plant support frame defining a plurality of apertures for supporting one or more plant pods above a collection reservoir that collects excess water. A pump recirculates water from the collection reservoir onto the plant support frame where it is distributed among plants through distribution channels. A light assembly is positioned above the plant support frame and selectively illuminates the plant support frame based on ambient lighting conditions as measured by a light sensor.

There is provided a smart drip irrigation emitter to provide intelligent features including on-demand watering, sensors and communication links. The emitters can be activated by a wireless signal to power and/or control water delivery from the emitter. The emitter also may include sensors that gather data pertaining to an individual plant. Based on the data received by the sensors, the emitter intelligently determines whether to water the plant. The smart emitter can form a communication network with other smart emitters.

A hydroponic growing apparatus may include a housing, a water reservoir, and a lighting system. The housing may include a bottom surface and an open top surface. The apparatus may also include a pump, the pump comprising an inlet and an outlet, and a sprayer coupled to the outlet of the pump. Also, the apparatus may include a support structure configured to fit into an open top surface of the housing. The support structure may define a plurality of openings. The apparatus may include at least one cover plate configured to fit over the support structure in the open top surface of the housing.

There is provided a smart drip irrigation emitter to provide intelligent features including on-demand watering, sensors and communication links. The emitters can be activated by a wireless signal to power and/or control water delivery from the emitter. The emitter also may include sensors that gather data pertaining to an individual plant. Based on the data received by the sensors, the emitter intelligently determines whether to water the plan. The smart emitter can form a communication network with other smart emitters.

Examples provide a system for watering plants on a rack. A robotic device attaches to a portion of the rack and pulls or pushes the rack to a watering zone. A sprinkler device sprays water to evenly distribute water across all plants on the rack. The system determines quantity of water, duration of watering, and frequency of watering based on real-time sensor data and context data associated with the environment, historical watering data, condition of the plants on the rack and a set of customized maintenance rules based on the type of plants on the rack. When watering is complete, the robotic device returns the rack to a designated location and detaches from the rack. The robotic device then attaches to another rack having plants on it scheduled for watering. The watering schedule is updated dynamically based on changing weather and plant state.

An automated modular plant growing system includes a rack structure with primary guiding tracks and secondary guiding tracks transverse to each other, and upper guiding tracks in parallel and above the primary guiding tracks. The automated modular plant growing system also includes a plurality of mobile modules detachably connected to the upper guiding tracks and to a nutrient solution supply system.