An outer pot configured to accommodate an inner plant pot. The outer pot includes a bottom and at least one side wall extending from the bottom to an opening configured to enable inserting the inner plant pot through the opening. The outer pot is configured for use in an ebb-and-flood grow system, in that: the bottom and the side wall define there between a fluid reservoir. A dome extending from the bottom and the side wall includes at least one through hole for fluid supply to or fluid discharge from the outer pot, where the through hole is arranged at a distance from the bottom to define a volume of the reservoir. Assemblies, ebb-and-flood based watering systems, methods of assembling and growing plants, associated with the outer pot.

An outer pot configured to accommodate an inner plant pot. The outer pot includes a bottom and at least one side wall extending from the bottom to an opening configured to enable inserting the inner plant pot through the opening. The outer pot is configured for use in an ebb-and-flood grow system, in that: the bottom and the side wall define there between a fluid reservoir. A dome extending from the bottom and the side wall includes at least one through hole for fluid supply to or fluid discharge from the outer pot, where the through hole is arranged at a distance from the bottom to define a volume of the reservoir. Assemblies, ebb-and-flood based watering systems, methods of assembling and growing plants, associated with the outer pot.

A stackable modular planter includes an open top plant box with a base and four side walls adapted to receive a growing medium and plants. The open top plant box has a first width. An irrigation box below the open top plant box base has a second width larger than the first width. The irrigation box can be filled with irrigation fluid. An open top hopper on one side of the open top plant box on top of the irrigation box can receive irrigation fluid which drains into the irrigation box. An overflow drain aperture in the irrigation box lets excess irrigation fluid flow. When a plurality of the stackable modular planters are stacked above another planter, excess irrigation can flow from the overflow aperture into the hopper of the planter below.

A stackable modular planter includes an open top plant box with a base and four side walls adapted to receive a growing medium and plants. The open top plant box has a first width. An irrigation box below the open top plant box base has a second width larger than the first width. The irrigation box can be filled with irrigation fluid. An open top hopper on one side of the open top plant box on top of the irrigation box can receive irrigation fluid which drains into the irrigation box. An overflow drain aperture in the irrigation box lets excess irrigation fluid flow. When a plurality of the stackable modular planters are stacked above another planter, excess irrigation can flow from the overflow aperture into the hopper of the planter below.

An irrigation device includes: a cell plug that includes an opening facing upward and an accommodation part that accommodates a predetermined amount of culture medium in communication with the opening; a liquid supply unit that supplies a liquid to a culture medium of the cell plug; and a cell plug lifting unit that lowers the cell plug when a weight of the cell plug is increased by a liquid supplied by the liquid supply unit and lifts the cell plug when a weight of the cell plug is decreased by drying of a culture medium. The liquid supply unit includes a contact end that is intermittently brought into contact with a culture medium by lifting and lowering of the cell plug by the cell plug lifting unit, performs liquid supply while the contact end is in contact with a culture medium, and stops liquid supply when the contact end is separated from a culture medium.

A device and method for inserting a wick in a plant pot and retaining the wick in a desired position. A wick retainer is provided. This device very generally resembles a large nail, having a head at its first end and an elongated column extending therefrom. The far end of the column opens into a retention notch configured to secure a wick at any point along its length. A unidirectional latch is located proximate the head. The head also contains one or more receivers configured to retain the free ends of the wick.

A position adjustable self-watering apparatus controllably dispenses water and nutrients by transmitting water from a primary reservoir to a second end of a tube, and selectively dispensing the liquid over a desired region of the soil. Capillary motion through a dual action wick carries the water. The tube adjustably positions over a desired region of soil through multiple means. Anchor rods that support the primary reservoir can selectively couple with correlating reception apertures in the bottom wall of the primary reservoir. Repositioning of anchor rods enables the primary reservoir to move relative to the plant container. Additionally, the tube incrementally and fixedly reorients in multiple directions. Additionally, when the container edge wedges between the anchor rod and the sidewalls of the primary reservoir, the primary reservoir slides along the container edge to a desired region above the soil. A primary reservoir valve helps regulate the flow of the liquid.

A position adjustable self-watering apparatus controllably dispenses water and nutrients by transmitting water from a primary reservoir to a second end of a tube, and selectively dispensing the liquid over a desired region of the soil. Capillary motion through a dual action wick carries the water. The tube adjustably positions over a desired region of soil through multiple means. Anchor rods that support the primary reservoir can selectively couple with correlating reception apertures in the bottom wall of the primary reservoir. Repositioning of anchor rods enables the primary reservoir to move relative to the plant container. Additionally, the tube incrementally and fixedly reorients in multiple directions. Additionally, when the container edge wedges between the anchor rod and the sidewalls of the primary reservoir, the primary reservoir slides along the container edge to a desired region above the soil. A primary reservoir valve helps regulate the flow of the liquid.

A self-watering system for a potted plant or potted flower is disclosed that includes an outer pot, comprising an inside surface, and outer surface, and a riser, platform or raised surface having a tailored height and coupled with the inside surface of the outer pot; a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is bounded by the inside surface of the outer pot and the riser, platform or raised surface; and a wick having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is designed to be inserted into the bottom of an inner pot and the second end is designed to rest in the reservoir. A method of using a self-watering system is also disclosed. Wicking and hydration system for organic or conventionally grown plants and flowers has been developed and is described herein that is: a) adjustable to the particular plant or flower, b) reusable, and in some instances may be recyclable or biodegradable, thus reducing waste, c) relatively simple to use and clean.

A self-watering system for a potted plant or potted flower is disclosed that includes an outer pot, comprising an inside surface, and outer surface, and a riser, platform or raised surface having a tailored height and coupled with the inside surface of the outer pot; a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is bounded by the inside surface of the outer pot and the riser, platform or raised surface; and a wick having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is designed to be inserted into the bottom of an inner pot and the second end is designed to rest in the reservoir. A method of using a self-watering system is also disclosed. Wicking and hydration system for organic or conventionally grown plants and flowers has been developed and is described herein that is: a) adjustable to the particular plant or flower, b) reusable, and in some instances may be recyclable or biodegradable, thus reducing waste, c) relatively simple to use and clean.