There’s a saying that “He who plants a garden plants happiness.” For those of us without yards, but who still want to be happy, we have houseplants! I have about 9 African Violets, one false Jasmine, one aloe, and three plants that I’ve forgotten the names of. I love having plants in the house because they just bring an extra burst of color and a feeling of life to the place. Who doesn’t love that?
One of the biggest problems I’ve had with house plants is when and how much to water them. The african violets are easy (self-watering pots,) but the other plants actually need to be watered. As the unofficial queen of “work smart, not hard”, I was lured in by the promise of Aqua Globes. Hand blown glass “beakers” that you fill with water and then stick up-side down into your plant for automatic watering. Sadly, the Aqua Globes weren’t quite what I hoped for. The spouts are very narrow, making them difficult (and time consuming) to refill. I also found that the spout would frequently get plugged up with dirt which would cause the water to not come out at all (thirsty plants) or if the globe wasn’t placed in the dirt just-so, all the water would come out much too fast (soggy plant.)
Needless to say, I was a little skeptical when I stumbled across another automatic plant watering device at the local nursery. But ever one to try something new, I took the plunge and purchased two Plant Nanny Glass Watering Globes for the two new plants I was buying. I wish I’d bought three more. These things are awesome!
What makes the Plant Nanny Glass Water Globes different from it’s infomercial competitor?
Structure:
The Aqua Globe is one long piece of blown glass (that you have to be careful not to break). The Plant Nanny Glass Watering Globe consists of a stake that is made out of ceramic (it’s the same color as some clay pots) and a glass globe (which holds about 12oz of water.)
Refilling:
The opening for the Plant Nanny Glass Watering Globe is about half and inch wide. More than enough space to have the tap on full blast to fill the globe up quickly. Also, you only have to remove the globe to refill – you don’t have to pull out the stake.
Appearance:
The Plant Nanny Glass Watering Globe has a clean and elegant look. It is low profile, sitting near to the dirt so it doesn’t draw attention away from your pretty plants. (See picture of one of the clear globes in action in one of my un-determined species of house plant.)
Watering Consistency:
Since the water seeps into the soil through the stake, there aren’t any tiny holes that get clogged with dirt. All your dirt stays in the pot (as opposed to getting pulled out when you have to refill the Aqua Globes.) The water seeps through the ceramic as needed so the dirt stays nice and moist (but not swampy!)
Overall, I believe that the Plant Nanny Glass Watering Globes are well worth the money spent! They’re the perfect solution if you’re heading out for a vacation…or are just a little bit lazy or forgetful about watering your beloved plants like I can sometimes be.
Now, I bet you’re wondering – “Wow! That sounds great! How do I get one?” (And if you aren’t – you should be! Trust me. These ARE awesome.) To find your nearest Plant Nanny retailer, visit their Retailer/Dealer locator. This will spit out a nice list of stores near you and also has a link to their online retailers.
But wait! There’s more! The Plant Nanny Company has generously donated not one, not two, but THREE Plant Nanny Pastel Water Globes for a nice giveaway!
I like the swirl watering globes.Nancy in HINHaitsuka at aol dot com
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I like the swirl watering globes.
Nancy in HI
NHaitsuka at aol dot com
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/NDrew50/status/4521743632
nancy in hi
NHaitsuka at aol dot com
This a very nice looking product
This a very nice looking product
i like the glass watering bulbs for my sister [email protected]
i like the glass watering bulbs for my sister [email protected]
I like the swirl watering globes.
I like the swirl watering globes.
I love the Plant Light Table!
I love the Plant Light Table!
I like item #2004 – Black Framed Humidity Tray
I like item #2004 – Black Framed Humidity Tray
The swirl watering globes are very pretty.
The swirl watering globes are very pretty.
Fluted Watering Globes w/ Finial have just enough design for me.
Fluted Watering Globes w/ Finial have just enough design for me.
I like the swirl watering globes, i just started adding plants around my house. And these would be perfect
I like the swirl watering globes, i just started adding plants around my house. And these would be perfect
for my mom's plant
for my mom's plant
These look great! I like the #8105 – Blue globe . Thanks!
These look great! I like the #8105 – Blue globe . Thanks!
The Swirl Watering Globes are neat! Thanks for the chance.[email protected]
The Swirl Watering Globes are neat! Thanks for the chance.
[email protected]
I like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets.
I like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets.
I like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets
I like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets
The green swirl watering globe is my favorite!
The green swirl watering globe is my favorite!
My favorite is the “add a bottle” nanny. I'm that bad with my plants! They need that much water to get them through until I remember next. 🙂
My favorite is the “add a bottle” nanny. I'm that bad with my plants! They need that much water to get them through until I remember next. 🙂
I love the swirl watering globe.
I love the swirl watering globe.
I like the Herb Plant Light Box.
I like the Herb Plant Light Box.
Plant Nanny® Pastel Watering Globe Settiglesias625 AT Gmail DOT
Plant Nanny® Pastel Watering Globe Set
tiglesias625 AT Gmail DOT
The Plant Light Table looks great to me.
The Plant Light Table looks great to me.
The Plant Light Table looks great to me.
The Plant Light Table looks great to me.
I love the stone black Planter & Tray Sets. They look great to grow herbs in.
I love the stone black Planter & Tray Sets. They look great to grow herbs in.
I like the fluted glass watering globe. I tend to forget about house plants & treat them as furniture, so this is perfect for someone like me! Thanks!
I like the fluted glass watering globe. I tend to forget about house plants & treat them as furniture, so this is perfect for someone like me!
Thanks!
I pick the swirl watering globe!
I pick the swirl watering globe!
[email protected]My favorite Plant Nanny product is Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set in green.
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My favorite Plant Nanny product is Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set in green.
Sconce Sets
Sconce Sets
My favorite product is the Herb Plant Light Box.
My favorite product is the Herb Plant Light Box.
I like the herb light box!
I like the herb light box!
I like the Icy Blue Planter & Tray Set.Thanks for the great giveaway!
I like the Icy Blue Planter & Tray Set.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
My favorite product is the Ivory Planter Tray set. Pretty!!
I really need a plant light table for my plants this winter.
I really need a plant light table for my plants this winter.
My husband would love to have the Plant Light Table
My husband would love to have the Plant Light Table
My favorite product is the Ivory Planter Tray set. Pretty!!
I like the green Swirl Watering Globe.
I like the green Swirl Watering Globe.
enter me!
enter me!
I love the Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets, thanks!
I love the Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets, thanks!
I love the #4051 – Sconce w/ Celadon Pot.
I love the #4051 – Sconce w/ Celadon Pot.
The plant nanny sounds like a good investment whether you are lazy or not. The idea is genious and your review is very informative. Thanks for sharing.
The plant nanny sounds like a good investment whether you are lazy or not. The idea is genious and your review is very informative. Thanks for sharing.
The Swirl Watering Globes are epic and they have a very sleak and modern feel. I would definitely get the swirl design over any others.
The Swirl Watering Globes are epic and they have a very sleak and modern feel. I would definitely get the swirl design over any others.
the Swirl Watering Globe Sets
the Swirl Watering Globe Sets
I really dig the Water Globes! Effective and Visual Attractive all in one
I really dig the Water Globes! Effective and Visual Attractive all in one
I like the wine bottle stakes, a grat way to reuse bottles Thanks
I like the wine bottle stakes, a grat way to reuse bottles Thanks
I also like the Swirl Watering Globe in Green. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I also like the Swirl Watering Globe in Green. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I love the swirl watering globes, so pretty!
I love the swirl watering globes, so pretty!
I would love to try this! It would be really great for when I went out of town. Thanks!
I would love to try this! It would be really great for when I went out of town. Thanks!
Swirl Watering Globes or anything similar to prevent (or at least delay) the death of my plants – my thumbs are not green …
Swirl Watering Globes or anything similar to prevent (or at least delay) the death of my plants – my thumbs are not green …
Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets
Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets
Plant Nanny Swirl Watering Globe Sets. Thanks!
Plant Nanny Swirl Watering Globe Sets. Thanks!
My favorite item is the Blue Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set
My favorite item is the Blue Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set
I also like the plant light table.
I also like the plant light table.
Ohhh….I love the Swirl Watering Globes. Especially the green one. It really adds to the beauty of the plant while also watering. Thanks. pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
Ohhh….I love the Swirl Watering Globes. Especially the green one. It really adds to the beauty of the plant while also watering. Thanks. pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
I especially like the Fluted Watering Globe Set w/ Finial in either size. My house plants are my “pets” and I like to keep them happy – these would help a lot! Thank you for the giveaway.wandapanda[at]live[dot]com
I especially like the Fluted Watering Globe Set w/ Finial in either size. My house plants are my “pets” and I like to keep them happy – these would help a lot! Thank you for the giveaway.
wandapanda[at]live[dot]com
I love the Plant life table! It would look fabulous in my kitchen!
I love the Plant life table! It would look fabulous in my kitchen!
I like the look of the herb light box I personally have not gotten the opportunity to try these products but they look wonderful and every little thing we can do for this planet is a blessing and should be accomplished.
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I twittered as well this is so nice of a giveaway it had to be shared.
@beaconbear
I like the swirl watering globes.
I like the swirl watering globes.
I like the globe with the green finial.Thank you!
I like the globe with the green finial.
Thank you!
I like the look of the herb light box I personally have not gotten the opportunity to try these products but they look wonderful and every little thing we can do for this planet is a blessing and should be accomplished.[email protected]
I twittered as well this is so nice of a giveaway it had to be [email protected]
I could certainly use this as I RV all summer and am only home every7 – 10 days. What a help this would be.
I could certainly use this as I RV all summer and am only home every7 – 10 days. What a help this would be.
I like the swirl watering globes
I like the swirl watering globes
contest watering globe
contest watering globe
I'd love to have the Herb Plant Light Box. This would be a great way to have fresh herbs all the time and it is very attractive.
I'd love to have the Herb Plant Light Box. This would be a great way to have fresh herbs all the time and it is very attractive.
tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/4863879739
tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/4863879739
I love the Wine Bottle Stakes! Those are nice.. would look great in our garden!
I love the Wine Bottle Stakes! Those are nice.. would look great in our garden!
Herb Plant Light Boxsibabe64 at ptd dot net
Herb Plant Light Box
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
I also like the Plant Nanny Wine Bottle Stakes
I also like the Plant Nanny Wine Bottle Stakes
Holy smokes do I need this. I am definitely the worst at remembering to water my poor plants, this would be such a help!So many cool products, but I really like the look of the Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets, they're both functional and artsy!
Holy smokes do I need this. I am definitely the worst at remembering to water my poor plants, this would be such a help!
So many cool products, but I really like the look of the Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets, they're both functional and artsy!
I like the Add-A-Bottle Nanny.
I like the Add-A-Bottle Nanny.
i like the #4054 – Sconce w/ Ivory Pot& Globe Set
i like the #4054 – Sconce w/ Ivory Pot
& Globe Set
I like the Herb Plant Light Box. Fresh herbs year round. Thanks for the contest.
I like the Herb Plant Light Box. Fresh herbs year round. Thanks for the contest.
I love the Green Finial! I'd love to win this to use in my garden next year 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway![email protected]
I love the Green Finial! I'd love to win this to use in my garden next year 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
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I tweeted:http://twitter.com/annasmama0702/status/4874321253[email protected]
I'm following on twitter (annasmama0702)[email protected]
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/annasmama0702/status/4874321253
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I'm following on twitter (annasmama0702)
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I love this product.
I love this product.
The Red Swirl Watering Globe is my favorite product.
The Red Swirl Watering Globe is my favorite product.
I like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
I like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
I think the Plant Nanny® Fluted Watering Globes w/ Finial is a preety accent and needed product for plantsThank you so very very muchcamper223[at]live[dot]com
I think the Plant Nanny® Fluted Watering Globes w/ Finial is a preety accent and needed product for plants
Thank you so very very much
camper223[at]live[dot]com
#8200 Vacation 6-pack
#8200 Vacation 6-pack
Herb Plant Light Box 🙂
Herb Plant Light Box 🙂
The Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!
The Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!
I like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
I like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
I think the Plant Nanny® Fluted Watering Globes w/ Finial is a preety accent and needed product for plantsThank you so very very muchcamper223[at]live[dot]com
I think the Plant Nanny® Fluted Watering Globes w/ Finial is a preety accent and needed product for plants
Thank you so very very much
camper223[at]live[dot]com
#8200 Vacation 6-pack
#8200 Vacation 6-pack
Herb Plant Light Box 🙂
Herb Plant Light Box 🙂
The Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!
The Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!