Fortress planter
By Ben Everard. Posted
This article was originally published as part of HackSpace magazine, which has since been incorporated into Raspberry Pi Official Magazine.
We found this model, by gazzaladra, on Printables. It’s functional, it’s decorative, it’s designed and printed tightly enough that it’s watertight, and it’s perfect for any plant lover who spent their childhood being dragged around medieval fortifications.
Our favourite feature of this is the moat, which holds excess water so that the roots of your plant don’t get drowned. It’s a playful, functional detail, and we love it.
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Ben is the Editor of HackSpace magazine. When not wrangling words, he enjoys cycling, gardening, and attempting to identify wild mushrooms.
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