Hi everybody!

This week, inspired by our talk about AI and AI tools, I decided to see how well AI could do at helping me with my learning project! It has been almost 3 months since I started setting up my Tower Garden and growing some veg. I filled the Tower on October 17th, so over about 2 months, the water reservoir has gone down and is nearing empty. There is a float on the top of the reservoir that goes down to indicate the water level/usage.

Float meter for Tower Garden

I was having fun using Google’s AI assistant Gemini for my other blog post this week, so I thought I would see how I would do if I asked it for help with refill instructions. I figured this was a pretty safe task to assign to AI since I had done it once already, so I could troubleshoot! So I asked Gemini and here is was I got…

Here’s how to refill your Tower Garden reservoir:

Materials:

  • Hose or watering can
  • Tower Tonic A and B (if needed)
  • pH test kit (optional)
  • pH adjuster solution (if needed)

Instructions:

  1. Remove the reservoir lid: Unscrew the lid from the top of the reservoir.
  2. Fill with water: Use a hose or watering can to fill the reservoir with cool water. Do not overfill. The water level should be about 3 inches below the top of the reservoir.
  3. Add nutrients: If you’re starting a new grow cycle or your nutrient levels are low, add the recommended amount of Tower Tonic A and B to the reservoir. Follow the instructions on the product packaging.
  4. Check and adjust pH (optional): The ideal pH level for your Tower Garden is between 5.5 and 6.5. Use a pH test kit to measure the pH of the nutrient solution. If it’s too high, add pH- down solution. If it’s too low, add pH+ up solution. Follow the instructions on the pH adjuster product.
  5. Replace the lid: Screw the lid back onto the reservoir.
  6. Turn on the pump: Plug in the pump and ensure it’s working properly. You should see water flowing up through the tubes to your plants.

Additional Tips:

  • Water quality: Avoid using softened, heavily chlorinated, or very hard water, as it can harm your plants.
  • Nutrient levels: Monitor the nutrient levels in your reservoir and refill as needed. You can use a nutrient tester to check the levels.
  • Water temperature: Use cool water to fill the reservoir. Hot water can damage your plants.
  • Pump maintenance: Clean your pump regularly to prevent clogs and ensure optimal performance.

Remember:

  • Always follow the specific instructions that came with your Tower Garden model.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, consult the Tower Garden user manual or contact customer support.

By following these steps, you can keep your Tower Garden thriving and producing healthy plants.

Now most of that was solid advice! In fact I only notice small details that were wrong that really aren’t important. The first was, there is no screw to for the reservoir, just a cover lid. The second was there isn’t tubing you can see the water flowing through, it rains down from the top and the tubing is all concealed. But other than those minor details, I think this is a perfectly fine set of instructions! I am pretty impressed.

Unfortunately I don’t have a garden hose running anymore since its finally full on winter, so I will be hand bombing about 6 milk jugs full of water into the tower from the sink. Oh well, small price to pay for all the fresh veg!

Cheers,

Jerome