A plant stand configured to be placed within a plant container is provided, the plant stand includes: a base having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the top surface having a plurality of apertures extending at least partially into the base, the apertures having a shape and dimensions; one or more poles having an end, the end of the one or more poles shaped and dimensioned to be removably coupled to the base via the apertures such that the one or more poles extends from the top surface of the base essentially vertically; and a plurality of supports extending outward from the bottom surface of the base and having a height sufficient to create a clearance between a surface within the plant container on which the base is placed and the bottom surface of the base.

An IPC device may include a pole in a ground surface. The IPC device also includes an upper end with tapered walls extending inwardly from a base and into an apex to abut the pole, and a seam extending along a peripheral edge of the tapered walls. The upper end defines a plant-receiving cavity. The IPC device also includes a lower tubular end opposite the upper end and having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a major mesh surface extending between the first end and the second end. The lower tubular end also defines the plant-receiving cavity therein. The IPC also includes a medial seam coupling the base of the upper end and the first end of the lower tubular end. The IPC also includes a curved flexible support carried by the medial seam. The IPC also includes a base member.

An ornamental seed and plant system includes a growing system with a growing pot that supports a potted plant and that has tie-down connectors for securing cordage to restrain a plant branch in a desired position to increase plant yield. A lid with additional tie-down connectors can be attached to the growing pot, and enables additional flexibility and support in securing plant branches in desired positions. The seed and plant system also includes a vending system having a vending machine that enables a consumer to purchase goods subject to authorization restrictions. The vending machines includes an identification reader that scans and interprets a form of consumer identification to either allow or prohibit the consumer from obtaining the goods. The vending machine may be located in a storage containment structure that also houses other horticultural products, including the growing system.

An ornamental seed and plant system includes a growing system with a growing pot that supports a potted plant and that has tie-down connectors for securing cordage to restrain a plant branch in a desired position to increase plant yield. A lid with additional tie-down connectors can be attached to the growing pot, and enables additional flexibility and support in securing plant branches in desired positions. The seed and plant system also includes a vending system having a vending machine that enables a consumer to purchase goods subject to authorization restrictions. The vending machines includes an identification reader that scans and interprets a form of consumer identification to either allow or prohibit the consumer from obtaining the goods. The vending machine may be located in a storage containment structure that also houses other horticultural products, including the growing system.

The present invention provides elongated structures that maximize the use of minimal ground space or pot soil by providing a generally vertical outward-sloping multiple-cord trellis such as to offer increasing volume and area for plant foliage with height, which is adjustable to the user's desire. A compact kit includes at least four elongated leg members, and at least two elongated support rods, and can be assembled with included Tees into structures up to approximately twice as wide at the top as at the base where the plants begin growing in soil. Once installed, flaccid replaceable cords incline generally outward and upward to top horizontal support rods and engage with climbing plants to assist growth generally vertically and even horizontally across the top.

The present invention provides elongated structures that maximize the use of minimal ground space or pot soil by providing a generally vertical outward-sloping multiple-cord trellis such as to offer increasing volume and area for plant foliage with height, which is adjustable to the user's desire. A compact kit includes at least four elongated leg members, and at least two elongated support rods, and can be assembled with included Tees into structures up to approximately twice as wide at the top as at the base where the plants begin growing in soil. Once installed, flaccid replaceable cords incline generally outward and upward to top horizontal support rods and engage with climbing plants to assist growth generally vertically and even horizontally across the top.

A plant support cage assembly useful for growing plants in an upright configuration is provided for use with a trolley conveyor. A plurality of vertical support elements of selected length are provided spaced apart circumferentially about a vertical axis. Vertical support elements have an upper end and a lower end. At least some vertical support elements include an inwardly sloping lower portion. A plant container receiving portion is formed in part by the inwardly sloping lower portions vertical support elements, and by one or more plant container retaining hoops which are sized and shaped for receiving and containing therein a plant container of complementary size and shape. Coupling bars are provided affixed to and crossing under the plant container receiving portion, and extending outward therefrom for use in containment of plant stems. A plurality of hoop elements are provided, horizontally oriented and spaced apart vertically, and each affixed to at least some of the vertical support elements. One or more connector portions are provided above and affixed to the upper end of the vertical support elements. The connector portions are adapted for attachment of the plant support cage assembly to a trolley conveyor in a plant factory.

A plant support cage assembly useful for growing plants in an upright configuration is provided for use with a trolley conveyor. A plurality of vertical support elements of selected length are provided spaced apart circumferentially about a vertical axis. Vertical support elements have an upper end and a lower end. At least some vertical support elements include an inwardly sloping lower portion. A plant container receiving portion is formed in part by the inwardly sloping lower portions vertical support elements, and by one or more plant container retaining hoops which are sized and shaped for receiving and containing therein a plant container of complementary size and shape. Coupling bars are provided affixed to and crossing under the plant container receiving portion, and extending outward therefrom for use in containment of plant stems. A plurality of hoop elements are provided, horizontally oriented and spaced apart vertically, and each affixed to at least some of the vertical support elements. One or more connector portions are provided above and affixed to the upper end of the vertical support elements. The connector portions are adapted for attachment of the plant support cage assembly to a trolley conveyor in a plant factory.

A plant training device includes a first portion including a first portion base and a plurality of angularly spaced-apart first indexing elements extending along an exterior of the first portion base. A second portion includes a second portion base having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second portion base defines an interior cavity structured to receive at least a portion of the first portion base therein, the interior cavity including a plurality of angularly spaced-apart recesses. Each recess is structured to complementarily slidingly engage and receive therein a first indexing element of the first portion whenever at least a portion of the first portion base is received in the second portion interior cavity at the second portion base first end, to rotationally secure the first portion and the second portion with respect to each other.

A water tower system having a catchment system to collect climatically-produced water and route the water to an output; a water mattress system fluidly coupled below to the catchment system to collect the water from the catchment system; an elevated water tower storage system fluidly coupled to the water mattress system to receive and store water from the water mattress system, the elevated water tower storage system is located at or below the water mattress system; and a water distribution system fluidly coupled to the elevated water tower storage system to receive water from the elevated water tower storage system and distribute the water to a predetermined location.