Horticulturally diverse garden comprising microenvironments
US6134834A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G9/033
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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