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AutoPot – RHS Endorsed
Cards on the table, it’s possibly our
proudest achievement (outside of a
plant pot!) We are delighted to formally
announce that a wide range of our
automatic plant watering systems have
attained Royal Horticultural Society
(RHS) Endorsed status. It means a lot to
us for sure. Ours are the only automatic
plant watering systems to receive
such coveted recognition. But, more
importantly, it promises to bring big
benefits to growers everywhere.
Why is this a big deal for growers?
Well, in the words of Cathy Snow, RHS
Licensing Manager:
“These systems are not only good for the
environment but cost-saving and highly
efficient – big pluses for both gardeners
and the RHS. They also support making
gardening accessible to all, whether
in a greenhouse or on a patio, balcony
or allotment. All of which adds up to a
wonderful growing and sustainability story
that we are delighted to support.”
Having an endorsement from such a
trusted, go-to authority as the RHS will
help us immeasurably in promoting the
accessibility and sustainability of the
systems and getting more people into
gardening.
‘Accessible to all’
Can mean a couple of things where
AutoPot Watering Systems are concerned.
As the systems are gravity-fed, power-free,
and require no mains water, you can set up
practically anywhere. We all hope this will
enable more people to enjoy gardening,
wherever they grow. The systems don’t
just offer accessibility in terms of physical
space either.
‘Accessibility’ can also refer to the
time, attention, and ‘mental bandwidth’
required to pursue a hobby such as
growing. Happily, because our systems are
automatic, are controlled by plant uptake,
and need no utilities you’re never too busy
to grow with AutoPot. You can leave the
systems unattended in confidence, running
efficiently, and helping your plants to thrive.
‘Good for the environment’
It hardly needs to be said that power-free
operation is a massive boost where an
automatic watering system is concerned.
But it doesn’t stop there. Because the
systems only supply water and fertiliser (if
desired) in accordance with plant uptake
there is zero waste with AutoPot.
What’s in your pot?
The scope for sustainable growing is
increased considerably by the sheer
range of grow media that can be used
with AutoPot. Coco, perlite, clay pebbles,
vermiculite, rockwool, and pumice are
all viable materials for potting mixtures
alongside soil. There really is no need for
anything as environmentally precious as
peat.
RHS Support
As we mentioned, we’re hoping the
RHS endorsement will really capture the
imagination of prospective and established
growers. The experience of all those
growers will feed back into what we do.
The even bigger picture here is to employ
our expertise in sustainable gardening
solutions to support and enhance the
RHS’s own aims, such as promoting water
conservation, sustainable practices, and
greater opportunities to get growing.
The AutoPot ‘RHS Collection’
The following RHS endorsed products
are available at a wide range of outlets
including our brand new web store. If you
head to autopot.co.uk/rhs-collection/ now
you can even get 20% off the RHS range
using an NVS-member-exclusive offer
code.
Just tap in AUTONVS20 at the checkout.
4Pot - A complete automatic watering
system with the capacity and scope to
tackle any plant project with ease. Features
four 15L ‘modules’, a 47L reservoir, and all
the pipework and fittings required to set up
a layout to suit your space.
easy2grow Kit - The complete plant
watering system that can fit virtually
anywhere, it’s been liberating garden-less
gardeners to grow for years!
easy2GO perfectly preserves potted
plants during holidays or busy times. Place
on a garden tray together with your pots,
connect to a reservoir and easy2GO will
automatically water and feed for weeks on
end.
For versatility and value Tray2Grow
is pretty much unbeatable. This award-
winning system offers you no less than five
ways to water and feed your plants. It can
accommodate grow bags, seed trays, micro
herbs, pots of all sizes, or a fabric planter -
a veritable allotment wherever you grow!
We’ve an option for in-earth growers too.
AQUAbox is our much-loved, automatic
plant watering system for raised beds,
planters, and allotment plots. Like all
AutoPot Watering Systems, AQUAbox
requires no electricity, pumps, timers, or
running water, making it completely fuss-
free to install and run.
To find our more about the RHS please
visit www.rhs.org.uk
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