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Solar ecofarm
If you have no more room to grow outwards, grow up. This vertical planter system is Australian designed, manufactured and owned. It is fully automated and recirculating so very low maintenance, and ideal for backyard farming. The Ecofarm is small enough to fit anywhere and has an optional trolley to move it to follow the sun. Made from UV treated food-grade material, it comes with everything you need to start growing food: nutrient, coconut coir, planters, and solar pump and panel. The planter pot waters internally, so there’s no running water on plants, and it waters evenly through every pot and tier. The design comes in three colours, charcoal, stone white and terracotta. It provides a continual watering and feeding cycle to plants, maximises space, and has an optional bird netting cover. RRP: $549 for single, $859 for double. Made by Vertigro Aust, website: vertigroaustralia.com.au.
Flo-tank
The Atlantis Flo-Tank is a lightweight modular tank structural system designed to cleanly capture rainwater at the source and release it in a controlled manner according to soil permeability levels. This modular system allows the construction of underground water reservoirs of unlimited capacity, in multiple shapes and depths, to suit the site. When the outer surface of the tank is wrapped with PVC membranes, watertight underground volumes are created that store water to be used later in irrigation or residential reuse, or even in fire fighting networks. A single Flo-Tank has a capacity of 119lt per unit thanks to a 95% void volume and is 450mm high. Each module can be reinforced with additional internal plates to withstand traffic. Made from 85% recycled polypropylene. Single Flo-Tank, RRP: $50.50. More information: www.atlantiscorporation.com.au. Purchase from website: ecosustainablehouse.com.au.
insulated mug
Tree rings are an easy new way to fertilise trees and shrubs. They provide precision fertiliser placement, optimising the nutrition for trees or shrubs. The rings maintain their structure for 12 months, slowly breaking down into the soil naturally. They also absorb and retain moisture, releasing water slowly into the soil. To install, simply break ring in half and place around trunk of tree or shrub, making sure it doesn’t actually touch the trunk. Replace after 12 months. Tree rings are made from a locally repurposed blend of nutrients and trace elements. RRP: $4.10. More info at website: www.treerings. com.au. Purchase online from Urban Revolution Australia, Website: www. urbanrevolution.com.au.
The Klean Kanteen Rise Insulated Mug is perfect for a cuppa outside in the garden, in the car or when camping. It has Climate Lock™ insulation so can be used for hot or cold drinks, coffee, wine, water and more. The tumbler fits in most cupholders and comes with splash-proof lid. Made from certified 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel. Impact-resistant base cap provides added durability and protection. Keeps liquids hot for four hours or chilled for 16 hours. BPA free. Thin rim for comfortable drinking. Sweat-proof construction protects surfaces, even in humid environments. RRP: $44.95. Available from Klean Kanteen, website: www. kleankanteen.com.au.
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