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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 06, 1995
Thomas L Ripley, Sr, Chalfont, PA (US);
Stephen A Cataldo, Chalfont, PA (US);
Greentech, Inc., Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a horticulturally diverse garden for growing botanicals having a plurality of transportable modules, at least two of which provide differing microenvironments. The modules can comprise various soil compositions such that a variety of diverse botanicals can grow and thrive in close proximity. The present invention also provides for a garden which is irrigated from below the modules. The garden can also be heated or cooled underground. The present invention can also comprise a flexible plastic film or other transparent enclosure covering the top of the garden or modules. The modules may also comprise a synthetic surface.