Comments on The New York Green Advocate: Wooly Pockets Vertical Garden System

Hi Docz I am sorry you feel this way. This post w...

2010-11-22T09:30:47.719-08:00

Hi Docz

I am sorry you feel this way. This post was not done as a marketing tool for the product but to show people one of many possible ways to grow plants in a vertical garden. Wooly Pockets are made from recycled Plastic Bottles. Granted, they might be a tad on the expensive side but with clever DIY thinking one might come up with a more affordable solution by seeing this product as well as all the other alternatives coming to market.
Paul

the use of this "news item " as a market...

2010-11-18T15:37:46.756-08:00

the use of this "news item " as a marketing tool is way too blatant to have any value to even watch. shame on them for charging for recycled plastic bags 39 buck s each as a minimum.

Hi Brian! Thanks so much for the excellent advice....

2010-06-29T14:25:56.504-07:00

Hi Brian!
Thanks so much for the excellent advice. There's a cliche that says "It's Easy Being Green" but in reality nothing thoughtful and worth pursuing is easy without effort and good planning. I like the Wooly Pockets even for outdoor "walls" where all the complications of indoor growing are less problematic. I love your thought of us all "tending our gardens approprately"!. Words of wisdom indeed.
Paul

The Wooley Pockets system looks great, and plants ...

2010-06-29T14:17:00.747-07:00

The Wooley Pockets system looks great, and plants are a welcome addition to most living spaces. However, as with any ecosystem there are elements which are beneficial to some, while possibly detrimental to others. Fungus and bacteria in the soils are essential for root systems and healthy plant growth. But soils not tended properly may become a reservoir for molds and bacteria (and viruses)which may be unhealthy for those having accute sensitivities to aeroallergens or who are immuno-compromised. Also, large quantities of soils in enclosed environments, such as sealed apartments may result in mold spores, plant pollens, fungus fragments, and bacteria being drawn into HVAC systems, leading to aeroallergen infestation of ductwork and humidifying equipment. Selecting the appropriate plants which are nontoxic to children & pets is also something to consider. Finally, keep an eye on your potting soils, as there are other critters in the food web who may be happy to be there, but not make you happy to know they are there. However, this shouldn't discourage the use of plant growing systems such as Wooley Pockets, just make sure you understand all of the characteristics of your "urban jungle" and tend your garden appropriately.

Brian