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potted plant escapists 2 AutoPot Easy2Grow Systems, 2-100 PotsFill a reservoir, leave for a week, and come back to healthy plants The AutoPot Easy2Grow is a gravity fed, self watering system that feeds two plants per tray with zero electricity, zero pumps, and zero timers. The AQUAvalve5 fills each tray to a 1" depth, then shuts off until the plants drink it dry, creating a natural wet dry cycle without any input from you. Each tray has its own valve, so a thirsty pair of plants gets refilled on a different
Fill a reservoir, leave for a week, and come back to healthy plants
The AutoPot Easy2Grow is a gravity-fed, self-watering system that feeds two plants per tray with zero electricity, zero pumps, and zero timers. The AQUAvalve5 fills each tray to a 1" depth, then shuts off until the plants drink it dry, creating a natural wet/dry cycle without any input from you. Each tray has its own valve, so a thirsty pair of plants gets refilled on a different schedule than a slower-growing pair on the next tray over. Start with a 2-pot kit and expand to 100 pots by adding extension modules to the same reservoir line.
Zero electricity Up to 50% less water waste Expandable to 100 pots
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See the Easy2Grow in action
Side by side
Hand watering vs. the Easy2Grow
Hand watering
- Water once or twice a day, every day, no days off
- Overwatering and underwatering are constant guesswork
- Excess water runs off the top, carrying nutrients with it
- A few days away means asking someone else to water
- Every pot gets the same pour on the same schedule
- You are the irrigation system, and you never get a day off
AutoPot Easy2Grow
- Fill the reservoir and walk away for a week or more
- The AQUAvalve5 fills to 1", shuts off, and reopens only when plants are ready
- Bottom-fed, zero runoff: plants absorb every drop through the medium
- Go on vacation with nothing to arrange
- Each tray has its own valve, so fast and slow growers stay on separate schedules
- Gravity does the work: no electricity, no pumps, no timers, no daily routine
Key features
What makes the Easy2Grow work
AQUAvalve5 with 66% larger inlet 5mm bore
The dual-float valve opens to fill the tray to 1" and shuts off until plants consume the supply. The upgraded 5mm inlet on the AQUAvalve5 handles thicker nutrient solutions and reduces clogging compared to the older AQUAvalve4.
PotSocks and root control included
Each pot ships with a PotSock on the base and a Root Control Sheet. These keep roots from growing into the valve chamber, which is the most common cause of AQUAvalve malfunctions in long-running grows.
Built-in wet/dry cycle
Plants drink from the tray, the medium dries down, and the valve reopens. This mimics natural rainfall patterns and prevents the root rot that comes from constant saturation.
Works with soil, coco, or hydro media
Fill pots with coco/perlite (50/50 is the most popular mix), soil with perlite, or clay pebbles. Add a layer of perlite or an AirBase at the bottom for better aeration.
Expand anytime with extension modules
Add 2 more pots with a single easy2grow extension kit. Each extension includes its own tray, AQUAvalve5, pots, and PotSocks. Connect via tee connector to the existing line.
Up to 50% less water and nutrient use Zero runoff
Bottom-feeding means plants pull water up through the medium. Nothing drains out, and nothing evaporates from overhead watering. Your nutrient mix goes further.
Specs
Easy2Grow 2-pot starter kit details
Pot sizes
2.2 gal or 3.9 gal square pots
Reservoir
12.4 gal hard tank (24" H x 14.5" W)
Valve
AQUAvalve5 (3/8" fittings, 5mm inlet)
Tubing
5 ft of 3/8" black pipe
Tray footprint
Approx. 23" L x 11" W per tray
Power required
None (gravity only, 6" min. above valve)
Compatible media
Coco/perlite, soil/perlite, clay pebbles
Origin
AutoPot (UK), distributed by AutoPot USA
How the system works
1
Position the reservoir
Place the 12.4-gallon tank on a stand or shelf at least 6" above the highest AQUAvalve5. Attach the inline filter to the outlet and run 3/8" tubing down to your trays.
2
Fill pots and place them in the tray
Add a 1" layer of perlite (or an AirBase) to the bottom of each pot, then fill with your chosen medium. Place PotSocks on the base of each pot to keep roots from reaching the valve. Set pots in the tray.
3
Hand-water for the first 7 to 10 days
Water plants from the top by hand until roots are established and can wick from below. Keep the system valve turned off during this period. Once the medium starts drying out quickly, the roots are ready.
4
Turn on and walk away
Open the inline tap, fill the reservoir with water and nutrients, and the AQUAvalve5 takes over. Check your reservoir level and filter once a week. That is your entire maintenance routine.
Setup tips
Top 10 AutoPot tips before you start
In the box
Everything in the 2-pot starter kit
Included with every kit
- 1x 12.4-gallon reservoir with lid
- 1x Easy2Grow 2-pot tray and lid
- 2x square pots (2.2 gal or 3.9 gal, your choice)
- 1x AQUAvalve5
- 1x 3/8" golf filter kit, 1x inline tap, 1x grommet
- 5 ft of 3/8" black pipe, 2x Root Control Sheets, 2x PotSocks
Options and add-ons
- Pot size: 2.2 gallon (herbs, compact plants) or 3.9 gallon (larger, bushier plants)
- Expand: Easy2Grow extension modules add 2 pots per module to the same line
- Optional: AirBases replace perlite layer for better aeration, reservoir stand elevates the tank
Not sure which pot size to choose? The 3.9-gallon is the most popular for indoor growing because it gives roots more room. The 2.2-gallon works well for herbs, lettuce, and compact varieties where you want to keep plants short. Call or email us: 716-217-0353 / [email protected]
Questions
Frequently asked questions
No. You connect a tube from the reservoir to the tray, drop the AQUAvalve5 into its seat, and set the pots on top. The two critical steps are making sure the reservoir sits at least 6" above the highest valve so gravity can do its job, and that the tray is level. AutoPot includes written instructions, and we have a setup guide PDF linked above.
The AQUAvalve5 with its larger 5mm inlet handles liquid organic nutrients much better than the older valve. AutoPot now recommends organic nutrients as compatible with AQUAvalve5 systems. That said, heavy organic formulas can still produce biofilm in tubing and reservoirs over time. If you run organics, plan to clean the reservoir, tubing, and valve between cycles. Mineral-based nutrients are the lowest-maintenance option.
It depends on plant size, temperature, and growth stage. Two small plants in veg might go over a week on a single 12.4-gallon fill. Large plants in full flower will drink much faster, especially in a warm room. Check the level once a week at minimum and adjust from there. If you find yourself refilling constantly, consider adding a FlexiTank (25 gal or larger) to extend the time between fills.
A 50/50 mix of coco coir and perlite is the most popular choice because coco wicks water up from the tray efficiently. Soil with 30 to 50% perlite mixed in also works. Put a 1" layer of perlite or an AirBase at the bottom of each pot before adding your mix. This improves airflow to roots and helps the wet/dry cycle work properly. Avoid dense, compacted soils that do not wick well.
First, check that the tray is level. Even a small tilt can prevent the float from seating properly. Second, inspect the valve for debris, salt buildup, or root material. Remove it, rinse it under running water, and check that both floats move freely. Third, make sure the PotSocks are in place so roots have not grown down into the valve chamber. If you are still having trouble, call us at 716-217-0353 and we can walk through it with you.
Yes. All AutoPot systems with AQUAvalve5 use the same 3/8" tubing and fittings, so you can run Easy2Grow trays alongside 1Pot, XL, or GeoPot modules on the same reservoir line. Each module has its own valve, so they operate independently even when sharing a water supply.
If you receive a defective or damaged unit, email us a photo at [email protected] and we'll make it right immediately: replacement or refund, your call. For change-of-mind returns, we accept returns within 30 days for items in new, resalable condition. If you're not sure whether this product is right for your setup, call us first at 716-217-0353. We'd rather answer your questions before you order.
Happy Hydro has been selling growing equipment since 2006. We've carried AutoPot for years because the systems work great and customers who buy them leave happy. Have questions before you order? Call 716-217-0353 or email [email protected]. We're easy to reach and happy to help!
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Happy Hydro has been serving growers since 2006. Call or email us before you order, after you order, or any time something comes up. When you're happy, we're happy.
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★★★★★ 4
Excellent Hard Sci-Fi… Until the Politics Pull You Out
Format: Kindle
I was really excited to dive into Project Hail Mary. As a longtime Isaac Asimov fan, I’ve been craving fresh, modern hard science fiction that actually respects the science. This book delivered — at least for a while.
The author injects real science into the story in a way that’s both fun and fantastic. You don’t need to be an engineer to follow it; a solid high-school education is plenty. The concepts stretch your imagination without ever feeling impossible, and for the first chunk of the book I was hooked. I genuinely thought I’d found a new favorite author.
Then the jarring interruptions started.
Out of nowhere you get yanked out of the immersive sci-fi world by modern political pandering that feels completely unnecessary. A random parenthetical about Columbus “discovering an already inhabited world” when comparing something to the New World. Casual pronoun lectures. Characters selected or described by race and identity in ways that scream “check the boxes.” These moments don’t serve the story — they feel injected. Once you notice the author’s leanings, it becomes hard to unsee.
Each time it happens, the fantasy evaporates. It takes several chapters to sink back into the story… only for the next micro-lecture to pull you right back out.
Overall, I loved the writing, the hard science, and the imagination. It’s some of the best sci-fi I’ve read in years. I just wish the author had trusted the story instead of sneaking in real-world politics. It’s like eating the best meal of your life… and then finding a hair or two in it.
Strongly recommended for the sci-fi, with the above caveat.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Engrossing and Thought-Provoking
Format: Hardcover
This is an absolutely engrossing read in the first half of the book, especially--so much so that I actually canceled a social plan so that I could keep reading.
The author shifts effortlessly across scenes and time--the play of past and present is very much part of the book's plot and insight--and I developed a fast curiosity and unsettling investment in understanding our anti-heroine/heroine Natalie. This surprised me, because had a friend not recommended the novel I never would have signed on to spend time in the head of a "tradwife." For me the novel was an imagined and imaginative provocation on American womanhood (and masculinity) in the 21st century, where no options or "performances" seem entirely satisfying or even real. I found it simultaneously disturbing and darkly humorous, especially in its depiction of young women's collegiate lives.
However, readers should have some tolerance for caricature throughout. While I howled at the depictions of the miserable lives of aspiring "modern" women in the dorms and figuratively pounded my fists at the hypocrisy of the tradwife, I was also conscious of hyperbole and exaggeration--no, their lives aren't that bad; nor, I would guess, are the "tradwives" as bad as Natalie, who is a profoundly unlikable character.
I did find that the novel bogged down in its middle and late-middle chapters--the mystery of what's happening to Natalie remains but the momentum seems to stall out into repetition. I also felt that the ending seemed too rushed and too tidy, given the nuance we see earlier in the novel. It ends with what feels like a reductive endorsement of modern (or post-modern) life for women when, earlier in the novel, we get to contemplate the flaws in ALL of the scripts and performances that women--and the hapless Caleb-- are asked to live by, or choose... Indeed, the characters that I would have loved to hear more from are the two who seemed more grounded and, ultimately, perhaps happier than the others: Natalie's sister and even her mother... The concluding exposition felt rushed, as did the analysis, in other words...Some of the religious scenes seemed tone-deaf to me... I'm not an evangelical, but Natalie's relationship to God strained credulity.
**Highly recommend** this to anyone looking for a provocative and engrossing read on women's lives and constraints in the age of social media that engages in a fascinating thought experiment along the way...
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026
★★★★★ 4
An unexpected reading experience!
Format: Hardcover
Very unexpected novel! I went into it without any knowledge or prior information of what it was going to be about. Main character is not a person you would want to be friends. So when calamities happen to her it was hard for me to muster up much sympathy or compassion. It was more of “you had this coming, you deserve every miserable minute”. And boy, there were many! Some harder to believe than others. As I was reading, I first thought- I don’t want to keep this book, it’s not worth saving. But it developed to be definitely the type of story that sticks in your mind, you find yourself revisiting parts and characters and wondering why that happened and why did that person react a certain way. And to me that’s a book worth reading and keeping on my limited bookshelf. So I changed my opinion as I read to the end of the novel. It is certainly a book worthy of a neighborhood book group discussion. I am recommending and sharing my copy to family members and reading friends.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beneath the perfect surface
Format: Kindle
Yesteryear completely caught me off guard in the best possible way. What begins as a fascinating look into social media influence, curated perfection, and historical living slowly unfolds into something far deeper and far more emotional than I expected.
The storytelling was incredibly well done, especially the way the author balanced the polished modern influencer world against the harsh realities of 1800s frontier life. The transitions between timelines and perspectives were seamless, and by the end, every piece fit together in a way that completely redefined the story.
What made this especially compelling for me was how layered Natalie’s character felt. Her upbringing, family expectations, faith, public image, and the pressure to maintain perfection all shaped the choices she made throughout the story. Rather than feeling one-dimensional, she felt like someone slowly buckling under the weight of everything she believed she was supposed to be.
The emotional impact of this book surprised me. Beneath the historical elements and social media commentary is a story about identity, appearances, family, and the toll that constant performance can take on a person and those around them.
This is one of those books where the less you know going in, the better the experience will be. I expected an entertaining premise, but I ended up with a story that lingered long after I finished the final page.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 3
About that twist…
Format: Kindle
SPOILER ALERT!
The thing about big, improbable twists in stories is that the less time you have to think about them, the better their effect. For fans of the classic TV show The Twilight Zone, it has always been clear that the half-hour shows were far better and far more punchy and memorable than their rather sad hour-long cousins. And a book has far, far more time to contemplate a twist than a TV show.
Unfortunately, despite some pointed observations by the author (narcissistic people are pretty much unlikable, cruelty and brutality give power to weak men, abused children very often cling to their abusers), the big, improbable twist in Yesteryear almost completely sinks the story.
The twist is the same one that sank M. Night Shyamalan’s 2004 movie The Village, and it fares no better here. Yes, people can and do live off the grid. But avoiding every single sign of civilization for years on end? Even if you’re not in a commercial flight path, there are such things as helicopters and small private planes, especially in remote areas. Perhaps people rarely stray onto private land in the wilderness, but once in a while, stray they do. And when that wilderness home was once widely publicized? Excuse me, but people are going to look for it.
This is all not to say that Yesteryear was not entertaining - it was. I read it in one sitting. The characters, as unlikable and unreliable as they are, were well drawn. A couple of the children were also quite believable, but the author’s excuse for the rest of the kids being cyphers was that their mother saw them as cyphers as well. Okay, that’s fair, but knowing them better would have enhanced the story for the reader.
This is certainly a promising book. It held my attention and was very well-written. But that twist - well, it sank M. Night Shyamalan, too.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026