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.) Just head over to Amazon to pick up your Plant Nanny today!
Nancy Haitsuka says
October 1, 2009 at 11:37 amI like the swirl watering globes.Nancy in HINHaitsuka at aol dot com
Nancy Haitsuka says
October 1, 2009 at 11:37 amI tweetedhttp://twitter.com/NDrew50/status/4521743632nancy in hiNHaitsuka at aol dot com
Nancy Haitsuka says
October 1, 2009 at 6:37 amI like the swirl watering globes.
Nancy in HI
NHaitsuka at aol dot com
Nancy Haitsuka says
October 1, 2009 at 6:37 amI tweeted
http://twitter.com/NDrew50/status/4521743632
nancy in hi
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lindawhite says
October 1, 2009 at 7:51 pmThis a very nice looking product
lindawhite says
October 1, 2009 at 2:51 pmThis a very nice looking product
mverno says
October 1, 2009 at 9:38 pmi like the glass watering bulbs for my sister [email protected]
mverno says
October 1, 2009 at 4:38 pmi like the glass watering bulbs for my sister [email protected]
scentednights2002 says
October 1, 2009 at 11:41 pmI like the swirl watering globes.
scentednights2002 says
October 1, 2009 at 6:41 pmI like the swirl watering globes.
cathy says
October 2, 2009 at 1:06 amI love the Plant Light Table!
cathy says
October 1, 2009 at 8:06 pmI love the Plant Light Table!
Dawn says
October 2, 2009 at 2:10 amI like item #2004 – Black Framed Humidity Tray
Dawn says
October 1, 2009 at 9:10 pmI like item #2004 – Black Framed Humidity Tray
Kristen G. says
October 2, 2009 at 4:51 amThe swirl watering globes are very pretty.
Kristen G. says
October 1, 2009 at 11:51 pmThe swirl watering globes are very pretty.
Lim says
October 2, 2009 at 4:57 amFluted Watering Globes w/ Finial have just enough design for me.
Lim says
October 1, 2009 at 11:57 pmFluted Watering Globes w/ Finial have just enough design for me.
edq143 says
October 2, 2009 at 6:23 pmfor my mom's plant
edq143 says
October 2, 2009 at 1:23 pmfor my mom's plant
Melissa L says
October 2, 2009 at 1:01 pmI like the swirl watering globes, i just started adding plants around my house. And these would be perfect
Lisa says
October 2, 2009 at 8:02 pmThese look great! I like the #8105 – Blue globe . Thanks!
Lisa says
October 2, 2009 at 3:02 pmThese look great! I like the #8105 – Blue globe . Thanks!
mogrill says
October 2, 2009 at 9:03 pmThe Swirl Watering Globes are neat! Thanks for the chance.[email protected]
mogrill says
October 2, 2009 at 4:03 pmThe Swirl Watering Globes are neat! Thanks for the chance.
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Kristie says
October 2, 2009 at 9:16 pmI like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets.
Kristie says
October 2, 2009 at 4:16 pmI like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets.
AngScott says
October 2, 2009 at 11:21 pmI like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets
AngScott says
October 2, 2009 at 6:21 pmI like the Swirl Watering Globe Sets
Melissa L says
October 2, 2009 at 6:01 pmI like the swirl watering globes, i just started adding plants around my house. And these would be perfect
Danielle says
October 3, 2009 at 1:45 amThe green swirl watering globe is my favorite!
Danielle says
October 2, 2009 at 8:45 pmThe green swirl watering globe is my favorite!
suburbanjungle says
October 3, 2009 at 2:12 amMy 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. 🙂
suburbanjungle says
October 2, 2009 at 9:12 pmMy 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. 🙂
jamie54 says
October 3, 2009 at 3:50 amI love the swirl watering globe.
jamie54 says
October 2, 2009 at 10:50 pmI love the swirl watering globe.
Ruby Pena says
October 3, 2009 at 6:57 amI like the Herb Plant Light Box.
Ruby Pena says
October 3, 2009 at 1:57 amI like the Herb Plant Light Box.
tiglesia says
October 3, 2009 at 8:56 amPlant Nanny® Pastel Watering Globe Settiglesias625 AT Gmail DOT
tiglesia says
October 3, 2009 at 3:56 amPlant Nanny® Pastel Watering Globe Set
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cynthiac says
October 3, 2009 at 1:39 pmThe Plant Light Table looks great to me.
cynthiac says
October 3, 2009 at 1:39 pmThe Plant Light Table looks great to me.
cynthiac says
October 3, 2009 at 8:39 amThe Plant Light Table looks great to me.
cynthiac says
October 3, 2009 at 8:39 amThe Plant Light Table looks great to me.
angela says
October 3, 2009 at 2:04 pmI love the stone black Planter & Tray Sets. They look great to grow herbs in.
angela says
October 3, 2009 at 9:04 amI love the stone black Planter & Tray Sets. They look great to grow herbs in.
Amy says
October 4, 2009 at 1:36 amI 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!
Amy says
October 3, 2009 at 8:36 pmI 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!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
October 4, 2009 at 6:12 amI pick the swirl watering globe!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
October 4, 2009 at 1:12 amI pick the swirl watering globe!
JeansandTs says
October 4, 2009 at 6:51 am[email protected]My favorite Plant Nanny product is Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set in green.
JeansandTs says
October 4, 2009 at 1:51 am[email protected]
My favorite Plant Nanny product is Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set in green.
acupofjoy says
October 4, 2009 at 10:47 amSconce Sets
acupofjoy says
October 4, 2009 at 5:47 amSconce Sets
kathy k says
October 4, 2009 at 2:58 pmMy favorite product is the Herb Plant Light Box.
kathy k says
October 4, 2009 at 9:58 amMy favorite product is the Herb Plant Light Box.
amy says
October 4, 2009 at 9:50 pmI like the herb light box!
amy says
October 4, 2009 at 4:50 pmI like the herb light box!
Danetta says
October 4, 2009 at 11:49 pmI like the Icy Blue Planter & Tray Set.Thanks for the great giveaway!
Danetta says
October 4, 2009 at 6:49 pmI like the Icy Blue Planter & Tray Set.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Michelle says
October 5, 2009 at 1:14 pmMy favorite product is the Ivory Planter Tray set. Pretty!!
Rosie says
October 5, 2009 at 8:12 pmI really need a plant light table for my plants this winter.
Rosie says
October 5, 2009 at 3:12 pmI really need a plant light table for my plants this winter.
ehhogan says
October 5, 2009 at 9:13 pmMy husband would love to have the Plant Light Table
ehhogan says
October 5, 2009 at 4:13 pmMy husband would love to have the Plant Light Table
Michelle says
October 5, 2009 at 6:14 pmMy favorite product is the Ivory Planter Tray set. Pretty!!
Deborah R says
October 6, 2009 at 8:36 pmI like the green Swirl Watering Globe.
Deborah R says
October 6, 2009 at 3:36 pmI like the green Swirl Watering Globe.
sarah says
October 7, 2009 at 6:34 pmenter me!
sarah says
October 7, 2009 at 1:34 pmenter me!
Angela Winesburg says
October 8, 2009 at 3:07 amI love the Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets, thanks!
Angela Winesburg says
October 7, 2009 at 10:07 pmI love the Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets, thanks!
Courtney says
October 8, 2009 at 7:46 amI love the #4051 – Sconce w/ Celadon Pot.
Courtney says
October 8, 2009 at 2:46 amI love the #4051 – Sconce w/ Celadon Pot.
Rey says
October 8, 2009 at 3:14 pmThe 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.
Rey says
October 8, 2009 at 10:14 amThe 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.
Rey says
October 8, 2009 at 3:28 pmThe Swirl Watering Globes are epic and they have a very sleak and modern feel. I would definitely get the swirl design over any others.
Rey says
October 8, 2009 at 10:28 amThe Swirl Watering Globes are epic and they have a very sleak and modern feel. I would definitely get the swirl design over any others.
christopher h says
October 9, 2009 at 5:58 amthe Swirl Watering Globe Sets
christopher h says
October 9, 2009 at 12:58 amthe Swirl Watering Globe Sets
Vat says
October 9, 2009 at 4:53 pmI really dig the Water Globes! Effective and Visual Attractive all in one
Vat says
October 9, 2009 at 11:53 amI really dig the Water Globes! Effective and Visual Attractive all in one
Tanya says
October 9, 2009 at 9:25 pmI like the wine bottle stakes, a grat way to reuse bottles Thanks
Tanya says
October 9, 2009 at 4:25 pmI like the wine bottle stakes, a grat way to reuse bottles Thanks
krob47 says
October 10, 2009 at 12:54 amI also like the Swirl Watering Globe in Green. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
krob47 says
October 9, 2009 at 7:54 pmI also like the Swirl Watering Globe in Green. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
karen P says
October 10, 2009 at 1:49 amI love the swirl watering globes, so pretty!
karen P says
October 9, 2009 at 8:49 pmI love the swirl watering globes, so pretty!
Erica G says
October 12, 2009 at 2:26 amI would love to try this! It would be really great for when I went out of town. Thanks!
Erica G says
October 11, 2009 at 9:26 pmI would love to try this! It would be really great for when I went out of town. Thanks!
jaheyer says
October 12, 2009 at 7:40 pmSwirl Watering Globes or anything similar to prevent (or at least delay) the death of my plants – my thumbs are not green …
jaheyer says
October 12, 2009 at 2:40 pmSwirl Watering Globes or anything similar to prevent (or at least delay) the death of my plants – my thumbs are not green …
electricisland says
October 13, 2009 at 2:43 pmPlant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets
electricisland says
October 13, 2009 at 9:43 amPlant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Sets
kk says
October 13, 2009 at 4:49 pmPlant Nanny Swirl Watering Globe Sets. Thanks!
kk says
October 13, 2009 at 11:49 amPlant Nanny Swirl Watering Globe Sets. Thanks!
tomandmolly says
October 13, 2009 at 9:11 pmMy favorite item is the Blue Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set
tomandmolly says
October 13, 2009 at 4:11 pmMy favorite item is the Blue Plant Nanny® Swirl Watering Globe Set
Kimberly says
October 13, 2009 at 9:12 pmI also like the plant light table.
Kimberly says
October 13, 2009 at 4:12 pmI also like the plant light table.
pamelas says
October 13, 2009 at 11:29 pmOhhh….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
pamelas says
October 13, 2009 at 6:29 pmOhhh….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
Wanda says
October 14, 2009 at 2:30 amI 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
Wanda says
October 13, 2009 at 9:30 pmI 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
3girlsproductreview says
October 14, 2009 at 3:37 amI love the Plant life table! It would look fabulous in my kitchen!
3girlsproductreview says
October 13, 2009 at 10:37 pmI love the Plant life table! It would look fabulous in my kitchen!
Steph Knapp says
October 14, 2009 at 12:19 amI 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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Steph Knapp says
October 14, 2009 at 12:20 amI twittered as well this is so nice of a giveaway it had to be shared.
@beaconbear
naynays1 says
October 14, 2009 at 7:10 amI like the swirl watering globes.
naynays1 says
October 14, 2009 at 2:10 amI like the swirl watering globes.
Amanda says
October 14, 2009 at 8:07 amI like the globe with the green finial.Thank you!
Amanda says
October 14, 2009 at 3:07 amI like the globe with the green finial.
Thank you!
Steph Knapp says
October 14, 2009 at 5:19 amI 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]
Steph Knapp says
October 14, 2009 at 5:20 amI twittered as well this is so nice of a giveaway it had to be [email protected]
pms3237 says
October 14, 2009 at 3:43 pmI could certainly use this as I RV all summer and am only home every7 – 10 days. What a help this would be.
pms3237 says
October 14, 2009 at 10:43 amI could certainly use this as I RV all summer and am only home every7 – 10 days. What a help this would be.
pms3237 says
October 14, 2009 at 3:44 pmI like the swirl watering globes
pms3237 says
October 14, 2009 at 10:44 amI like the swirl watering globes
wendyf41 says
October 14, 2009 at 4:04 pmcontest watering globe
wendyf41 says
October 14, 2009 at 11:04 amcontest watering globe
Danielle E. says
October 14, 2009 at 4:11 pmI'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.
Danielle E. says
October 14, 2009 at 11:11 amI'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.
Danielle E. says
October 14, 2009 at 4:13 pmtweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/4863879739
Danielle E. says
October 14, 2009 at 11:13 amtweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/4863879739
laurawins286 says
October 14, 2009 at 4:26 pmI love the Wine Bottle Stakes! Those are nice.. would look great in our garden!
laurawins286 says
October 14, 2009 at 11:26 amI love the Wine Bottle Stakes! Those are nice.. would look great in our garden!
Lisa R says
October 14, 2009 at 5:28 pmHerb Plant Light Boxsibabe64 at ptd dot net
Lisa R says
October 14, 2009 at 12:28 pmHerb Plant Light Box
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Jackee says
October 14, 2009 at 5:33 pmI also like the Plant Nanny Wine Bottle Stakes
Jackee says
October 14, 2009 at 12:33 pmI also like the Plant Nanny Wine Bottle Stakes
xenia says
October 14, 2009 at 10:10 pmHoly 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!
xenia says
October 14, 2009 at 5:10 pmHoly 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!
Allegro says
October 14, 2009 at 10:29 pmI like the Add-A-Bottle Nanny.
Allegro says
October 14, 2009 at 5:29 pmI like the Add-A-Bottle Nanny.
kathypease says
October 14, 2009 at 10:39 pmi like the #4054 – Sconce w/ Ivory Pot& Globe Set
kathypease says
October 14, 2009 at 5:39 pmi like the #4054 – Sconce w/ Ivory Pot
& Globe Set
slehan says
October 14, 2009 at 11:29 pmI like the Herb Plant Light Box. Fresh herbs year round. Thanks for the contest.
slehan says
October 14, 2009 at 6:29 pmI like the Herb Plant Light Box. Fresh herbs year round. Thanks for the contest.
annasmama0702 says
October 15, 2009 at 12:05 amI love the Green Finial! I'd love to win this to use in my garden next year 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway![email protected]
annasmama0702 says
October 14, 2009 at 7:05 pmI 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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annasmama0702 says
October 15, 2009 at 12:06 amI tweeted:http://twitter.com/annasmama0702/status/4874321253[email protected]
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annasmama0702 says
October 14, 2009 at 7:06 pmI tweeted:
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October 14, 2009 at 7:06 pmI'm following on twitter (annasmama0702)
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garrettsambo says
October 15, 2009 at 12:34 amI love this product.
garrettsambo says
October 14, 2009 at 7:34 pmI love this product.
garrettsambo says
October 15, 2009 at 12:36 amThe Red Swirl Watering Globe is my favorite product.
garrettsambo says
October 14, 2009 at 7:36 pmThe Red Swirl Watering Globe is my favorite product.
Kathie says
October 15, 2009 at 1:08 amI like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
Kathie says
October 14, 2009 at 8:08 pmI like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
camper223 says
October 15, 2009 at 1:29 amI 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
camper223 says
October 14, 2009 at 8:29 pmI 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
susansmoaks says
October 15, 2009 at 1:52 am#8200 Vacation 6-pack
susansmoaks says
October 14, 2009 at 8:52 pm#8200 Vacation 6-pack
gkran says
October 15, 2009 at 4:44 amHerb Plant Light Box 🙂
gkran says
October 14, 2009 at 11:44 pmHerb Plant Light Box 🙂
lilyk says
October 15, 2009 at 4:56 amThe Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!
lilyk says
October 14, 2009 at 11:56 pmThe Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!
Kathie says
October 15, 2009 at 5:08 amI like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
Kathie says
October 15, 2009 at 12:08 amI like the humidity tray. This would be great in an air conditoned house.
camper223 says
October 15, 2009 at 5:29 amI 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
camper223 says
October 15, 2009 at 12:29 amI 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
susansmoaks says
October 15, 2009 at 5:52 am#8200 Vacation 6-pack
susansmoaks says
October 15, 2009 at 12:52 am#8200 Vacation 6-pack
gkran says
October 15, 2009 at 8:44 amHerb Plant Light Box 🙂
gkran says
October 15, 2009 at 3:44 amHerb Plant Light Box 🙂
lilyk says
October 15, 2009 at 8:56 amThe Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!
lilyk says
October 15, 2009 at 3:56 amThe Herb Plant Light Box looks very nice!