DIY Recycled Garden: How to Make a Vertical Planter

Hey kiddo! Do you know what recycling is? It's when we take old things and turn them into new things instead of throwing them away. Today, we're going to make a special garden using things we've recycled! First, we'll need some plastic containers that have holes in the bottom. We'll put a string or a hose through the holes to help water the plants. We'll also need some fabric to keep the dirt from falling out of the holes. Then, we'll stack the containers on top of each other and put them on a fence. We'll put a big tray of water at the bottom to help keep the plants nice and wet.

Riley: The Guano Collector Who Became a City Hero

Once upon a time, there was a lady named Riley who had a very important job. She collected something called guano from buildings in the city of Austin. But it wasn't just any old guano - it was special because it helped make the city more green and beautiful! Riley loved her job because she got to help the plants grow and make the city a better place to live. One day, while doing her job, Riley found a little bat named Echo who needed her help. Riley took care of Echo and soon they became friends. Echo would come with her on her nightly rounds and chirp happily.

Creating Musical Plant Wall with Upcycled Trash: Eco-Friendly Project

We're going to talk about a really cool project where we use trash to make something awesome! We want to make planters for plants to grow in, and use them as a wall to make music sound better. We have a lot of questions about how to do it, like what kind of plants to use and what the planters will look like. We want to make the planters out of things that people throw away, like cardboard and wood. We also want to make sure that everything we do is good for the earth.

Magical Central: Ariana's Story of Growing Books and Bats

Once upon a time, there was a lady named Ariana who lived in a special place called Central. She had a furry dog named Dewey who was always excited to start the day. Central was a big building that used to be a library, but now it was like a garden with lots of people reading books and riding bikes. They even had bats living there who helped make the garden grow! Ariana had a very important job taking care of Central. She had to collect special poop from the bats to help the garden grow and put people's book ideas in the dirt to grow new books.

The Airgen Effect: Nature and Science Combine for Electricity

In Austin, there was a really cool thing called the Airgen effect! It was made by ReLeaf, and they combined nature and science to create something amazing. They found a way to make electricity from the air, which is all around us! They did this by growing tiny things called nanofilms out of bacteria, and these films helped pull in the electricity from the air. This was a big deal because it means we can use the air to make electricity instead of just using wires. It's like the city is breathing life into its power!

ReLeaf's Upcycled Gardens: A Sustainable Vision Pro Alternative in Austin

Once upon a time in Texas, there was a city called Austin. People there loved to invent things and work together to make their city great. There was a new technology called Vision Pro that let people see things in a special way, but not everyone could afford it. So, a company called ReLeaf had an idea to use old things that people didn't need anymore to make something new and fun that everyone could use. They made special gardens that used old electronics to show cool things in a special way. People in Austin loved it and brought in lots of old things to help make the gardens.

DIY Guide: Constructing a Vertical Garden from Upcycled Materials

Creating a vertical garden out of upcycled materials is a great way to recycle while adding a unique touch to your space. Here's a step-by-step guide for creating a "BioStack" garden:

Materials:
1. Several upcycled plastic containers (try to choose a uniform size for aesthetic consistency). 
2. An old hose or cotton rope for the wick.
3. Landscaping fabric.
4. A large basin or deep tray for water collection at the bottom.

Essential Components of a Wicking Irrigation System

A wicking irrigation system is an efficient and sustainable way to water plants. It delivers water to the plant roots directly from a reservoir, reducing water consumption and time needed for refilling containers.

The essential components of a wicking system include:

Container with the plant

It houses the plant and growing medium. An upcycling opportunity here could be using discarded buckets, large food containers, or old pots instead of purchasing new ones. 

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