Gardening for the Future
Seed Drying Tray Systems
- Blazing fast drying — Most smaller seeds ready for long-term storage in just 24 hours! No fermenting, no messy washing to remove the growth-retardant coating — it separates naturally and effortlessly.
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Proven results — NO electricity and NO synthetic chemicals or additives. This system will not over dry your seeds, roots, herbs or tea leaves like heated dryers.
- Incredibly versatile — Works amazingly for seeds, roots, medicinal herbs, and leaf teas. Some tea leaves reach crisp perfection in only 8 hours!
- Massive time saver — While traditional methods can take up to 14 days, our trays get the job done dramatically faster so you can save more seeds in less time.
- Reusable for years — These trays are built for repeated use. When a tile eventually loses peak absorption, simply replace it. Or step up to our stunning Deluxe Seed Saving System: a beautiful carved cedar wooden tray with replaceable drying tiles designed for serious seed savers who want a premium, long-lasting setup.
Save Water With Ollas
Handcrafted Ollas – Ancient Technology for Modern Water-Saving Gardening
At H₂Ocast, we proudly handcraft a wide variety of high-quality ollas right in our pottery studio. Available in multiple sizes and shapes, our ollas are designed to meet the needs of every gardener — from container growers to those with larger garden beds and landscapes.
- Long ollas — Excellent for plants with deeper root systems such as tomatoes, peppers, and many vegetables.
- Extra-large round ollas — Perfect for small trees, shrubs, and larger plants.
- Small ollas — Ideal for potted plants, herbs, and container gardens.
How Ollas Work
Ollas are one of the oldest and most efficient irrigation methods in the world. To use them, simply bury the olla in the soil up to the neck, then fill it with water. The porous unglazed clay walls allow water to slowly seep out directly into the surrounding soil. Plant roots naturally grow toward the consistent moisture source, drawing water as needed.
This gentle, targeted watering system offers many benefits:
- Dramatically reduces water usage by minimizing evaporation and surface runoff
- Delivers water directly to the root zone where it’s most effective
- Helps maintain consistent soil moisture, reducing plant stress
- Promotes deeper, healthier root growth
- Ideal for drought-prone areas or water-conscious gardeners
Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, herbs, or ornamentals, our handcrafted ollas provide a simple, effective, and sustainable way to keep your plants hydrated while saving time and precious water.