I know posts on automated plant care are very popular on Gadget Master, so I want to highlight this Arduino appnote - Smart Farm Irrigation System Using Arduino Edge Control.

The term “automated” irrigation applies to any irrigation system that is controlled by something other than the direct actions of a person. It means any irrigation system where irrigation is ...

The system is fed by two large 55 gallon barrels that collect rain from his gutters. A 1/2 HP well pump is used to pressurize the collected water, which is then dispensed throughout his garden by ...