Natural Deselection is an instrument that competes plants against each other. The device empowers plants to control the fate of others using sensors and mechanised shears in a Darwinian race for survival. The sensors set above the plants detect the first to grow to a specified height, at which point it is saved, and the […]
Our own Brookelynn spotted this awesome lightbulb terrarium over on Instructables. [via CRAFT]
Here are two simple ways to keep your houseplants watered while you’re away from home.
… well it’s certainly some sort of touch-sensitive plantlife with audio feedback. The above seen glimpses were recorded at the Theremin Sensors Orchestra workshop in Munich where capacitive sensors are used with non-traditional objects and later incorporated into group performance. [via Create Digital Music]
Brian O’Connor gave this recent presentation at DorkBot SoCal (March 8, 2009) on combining a homemade moisture sensor, an Arduino, and a Chumby to create a system for monitoring the health of his plants. Video: Arduino + Chumby = Fun! with Brian O’Connor [Thanks, Thomas!]
Not quite production-ready, this is probably the most sustainable DIY housing I can imagine: Here’s an explanation with an architect behind the concept: Any ideas/instructions for slightly-smaller-scale growable structures? (Via Chelsea Green)
Here’s a simple “flood and drain” hydroponics system made from junk. Expandable Hydroponics System from Junk – Flood and Drain
