Lake Effect Flowers

Ahhh, that serene and often surrealistic silence of the early morning hours. Sunrise glorifies the scenery as a diverse array of flowers unfolds before you to flaunt their fragrance and brilliant aesthetics reflecting off the glassy waters.

To all those without easy access to this Zen-like experience, I introduce Lake Effect Flowers.

At the core of this device is a soil packed tube with many small holes cut out in a straight (dotted) line running the length of the tube. On the other ‘side’ (180deg around), there is an identical line of holes.

Implanted in the soil exposed through each hole are seeds from a variety of flowers arranged such that the same type of seed planted in one hole is also planted in the opposing hole. The tube is sealed at each end and vacuum-packed pre-seeded complete with a list / photo of the flowers contained within. Many different flower mixes are available.

Simply place the tube in the slot on top of your Lake Effect Flower Box with one row of holes facing up. Locate the box on the sunny side of the house (indoors or out), and water. *Note that there are marked holes on the tube which contain no seeds as watering is accomplished by syringe (included).

When sprouts begin to emerge from the upward facing row of holes, rotate the tube 180deg. Sunlight is reflected upward by mirrors within the box at the downward facing sprouts shielded from direct sunlight by an opaque vertically situated panel near the center of the box.

For added effect snap a photo of the outside view from the flower’s perspective, edit to size, flip horizontally, print, and affix upside down to the house facing side of the vertical panel.

Take a deep breath, exhale slowly, relax, and reflect.