Self-watering plant holder

Abstract

A self-watering plant holder having a central, upright post with four horizontal radial arms extending outwardly thereof. A plant container, such as a bucket with a handle, is mounted on each radial arm. A base extends radially outwardly in a preferred embodiment from the lower end of the post to support the post. A manifold is mounted to the post, and houses a chamber with a closure for the addition of water and / or fertilizer. Watering lines extend from the manifold into one or more of the plant containers for watering and / or feeding the plants.

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(b) CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 296,713 filed Jun. 8, 2001.(d) REFERENCE TO AN APPENDIX[0002] (Not Applicable)(e) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004] 1. Field of the Invention[0005] This invention relates generally to an apparatus for holding plants, and more specifically to an apparatus that waters the plants which are held by it.[0006] 2. Description of the Related Art[0007] In order to have the soil and light that gardens require, most gardeners plant their gardens in the soil around their homes. However, as real estate becomes more expensive, and as more people dwell in apartments and condominiums, the previously common house with a yard has become more rare. Thus, those who desire a garden may be limited in their choices.[0008] One alternative to a garden in a yard is potted plants, which ordinarily can be grown anywhere. However, potted plants must be watered frequently if they are indo...

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However, as real estate becomes more expensive, and as more people dwell in apartments and condominiums, the previously common house with a yard has become more rare.

Thus, those who desire a garden may be limited in their choices.

However, potted plants must be watered frequently if they are indoors, and potted plants take up a lot of floor or shelf space relative to their production of flowers or fruit compared to plants grown in the ground.

However, these structures do not provide an optimal gardening environment.

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