US Patent 9485924 Planting apparatus, system, and related methods

A planting apparatus and related methods and systems are disclosed. The planting apparatus includes a first container holding a quantity of liquid. A second container is positioned above the first container, the second container having a hole positioned in a lower portion thereof. A filter container is positioned on the second container, the filter container having at least one of: a seed and a plant. A wicking material is positioned between the filter container and the second container, through the hole in the lower portion of the second container, and into the first container, wherein the wicking material is in contact with the quantity of liquid.