If you're not the kind to remember to water plants, then this might be a solution for you. Botanicalls is a company that began in 2006 with a few simple goals:
1. Keep the plants alive by translating the communication protocols of the plants (leaf habit, color of foliage, droop, etc) to more common human communication protocols (email, voice phone calls, digital visualizations, etc).
2. Enhance people’s connection to plants, and explore the ways plants help humans, how caring for a shared resource can create sense of community, and how natural life is a valuable counterpoint to our technical environment.
3. Maintain a sense of humor at all times.
So if only my curry leaf plant had this, it wouldn't meet its end so soon.
It works by the plant "calling" the owner with a pre-recorded message alerting them the status of their health. It can also send you a Tweet with updates on its various levels of hydration.
In the heart of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, a remarkable transformation has taken place. Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery, now Grow Pittsburgh's fourth production site, has evolved into a sustainable agricultural hub serving the local community. Behind this evolution stands Colcom Foundation, whose support has been instrumental in developing this USDA certified organic farm and greenhouse facility. Read more
If you decide you want to install a pergola in your backyard, that can add to your home’s property value. This assumes the eventual homebuyers who are looking at the property when you decide to move on from it like that kind of thing. Many do, so you can often make back the money you spend on your pergola. Read more
Choosing the right location for your wedding is one of the most personal — and sometimes most difficult — parts of the planning process. There are so many factors to think about: scenery, accessibility, space, accommodation, and that all-important “feel” you get when you picture yourself walking down the aisle. For many couples, the English countryside strikes the perfect balance between romance and practicality — and one county that’s often at the top of the list is Warwickshire. Read more