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EcoQube C- Your Window to Nature

Created by Aqua Design Innovations

Plants filter the water. It's the most beautiful and low maintenance way to keep a piece of nature in any space!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

The EcoQube Frame is LIVE on Kickstarter!
over 7 years ago – Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 11:06:22 PM

Good Morning Kickstarter Backers!

We want to extend a BIG thanks to each one of you for supporting the C on Kickstarter and providing us feedback to continue making progress on it. 

 As mentioned, today is our official LAUNCH date of our latest Kickstarter campaign for the EcoQube Frame. We are excited to be sharing this with you and are grateful that you have been a part of this journey since the first EcoQube. 

 The EcoQube Frame is a beautiful, living decoration that grows the most nutritious veggies and microgreens in less than 10 days! 

 

If you haven’t had a chance to take a look at our campaign, visit our LIVE campaign here to see what we came up with since our discovery of micro-veggies! And to thank you for being a part of our brainstorming process and source of inspiration, we are letting you know first about this LIMITED TIME offer: $32 OFF the $69 EcoQube Frame TODAY only! 

Cheers, 

Anna 

 Team ADI

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YOU HELPED US REACH 6X OUR GOAL IN 1 DAY!
over 7 years ago – Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 10:56:15 PM

Good afternoon Kickstarter!  

We are so stoked that you helped us get to 6x of our goal in just 1 day! If you haven’t already, it would mean so much to us if you shared our campaign on Facebook. 

 

 

To help us bring this exciting product to life, visit our campaign page to back us. Every dollar counts and we appreciate each one. Kickstarter weighs HEAVILY on the backers-per-day metric when determining whether to show us to more potential backers. When you donate even just $1 to our campaign, you help tremendously in pushing this campaign forward and sharing the concept of sustainable agriculture and green living with more people than ever!! 

Cheers,

Anna 

Team ADI

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Ready To Grow Food...On Your Wall?
over 7 years ago – Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 11:43:34 PM

Hey Kickstarter Backers!    

It's Kevin, creator of the EcoQube and I've got news for you all!  

Since I’ve discovered micro-veggies its led to the product I am SO excited to share with you. I have been brainstorming and working on a new idea that I’ve had for nearly a year and actively working on it since September. 

Our team and I have finally gotten to the point, where we can share this with you. 

 Since my discovery of micro-veggies, which have up to 40X the nutrients that their fully-grown counterparts (e.g. regular veggies) have, I have been hooked. 

 But they can still cost around $30-50 per week to eat, which was difficult for me to afford. And traditional micro-veggie gardening options aren't ideal either.

 It can get messy and smelly quickly,

 Taking up space that you don't have, 

 And it can be difficult to not flood the seeds 

 As a novice gardener and inventor, I share those concerns... 

And you'll be happy to know that my team and I have spent hundreds of hours working on and testing a creative new solution that addresses all of the above, and more... 

 We call it the EcoQube Frame!

 

 Here’s a peek at some of the features we have in store for the EcoQube Frame:

- Space-saver: Your EcoQube Frame hangs on the wall or rests on a surface, staying out of your way. 

 - Hassle-Free: Simply add fertilized water into the reservoir, plant the seed pad, and watch your plants grow and be ready for consumption within 10 days!

 - Cost-Efficient: Buying herbs and micro-veggies from a grocery store or farmer's market can easily cost $30-50 per week, whereas you can quickly grow up to $20 worth of micro-veggies with your EcoQube Frame in just 10 days for under $5. 

 

 - Beautiful Decor: As your plants grow, enjoy the natural, vibrant touch they'll add to your home or apartment, especially during the dark days of winter. 

 - More Nutrition, Less Greens: Boasting up to 40X the nutrients that their fully-grown counterparts have, micro-veggies are an excellent addition to your diet, ensuring you get the nutrition your body needs without needing to consume platefuls of fully-grown veggies. 

 And, with 3 previous successful Kickstarter campaigns, including the widely acclaimed EcoQube C ($375,000 raised from over 5,000 backers, with over 10,000 EcoQubes sold to date)...

 My team and I know what it takes to launchb like the EcoQube Air in order to meet the needs of our backers... 

And let me tell you... The EcoQube Frame is unlike any other! My team and I have received feedback from *THOUSANDS* of people all across the country...

And we can't wait to produce the EcoQube Frame based on the specific needs of people... 

 Just like YOU... 

 Who simply want to quickly and easily grow their own nutritious herbs and edible plants in an affordable and low-maintenance manner... 

 For years to come!

 And... 

 We are launching the Kickstarter campaign for the EcoQube Frame next Tuesday (3/21) at 8AM PST... 

 So make sure to mark your calendars...

 

 And stay tuned for more updates... 

 Because on the first day of the campaign... 

 We've got something special in mind... 

 That you won't want to miss! :-) 

 We will be GIVING YOU $32 OFF the $69 EcoQube Frame. This will be offered EXCLUSIVELY to you and only on the first day to thank you as a suppporter of the EcoQube C.

 As a supporter of the EcoQube C, we know you are passionate about bthrough the incorporation of nature into your life. We’re continuously innovating new methods to do this and hope that the EcoQube Frame will bring you, a friend, or the greater community a fun way to have your own vertical garden!

 Cheers, Kevin 

 Team ADI 

 P.S. If you have any friends or family who might be interested in growing their own edible plants in their homes (minimal space required!), please share us with them on Facebook!

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EcoQube Setups & 5 Types of Micro-veggies
over 7 years ago – Thu, Mar 02, 2017 at 11:04:40 PM

Hey Kickstarter Backers!  

We hope you are having an inspiring day. We love the EcoQube photos that you have been sending us. 

Here are just a few that we've seen.

Check out the epic basil ladder growing from this EcoQube C! 

 This red betta looks like it's doing swimmingly, surrounded by a plethora of green plants.

Looks like the owner has set up some music to pump up the mood as well! 

Keep tagging us @designadi_ on Instagram and use the #ecoqube so that we can see your creative set-ups!

Currently, we're working on new projects here at ADI, and simultaneously, always looking for innovative ways to be productive by getting connected with nature. 

We’ve shared with you about the health benefits of micro-veggies and provided you with an awesome recipe to try out.  

Our experimentation with micro-veggies hasn’t stopped, especially as we keep seeing them pop up in our daily lives, like the arugula (a micro-veggie) that was on our pizza the other night.  

We’ve discovered some amazing ways they can be incorporated into your diet to make great tasting meals.  

Curated especially for you, here are the benefits of 5 types of micro-veggies along with some easy uses for when you don’t know what to eat for lunch.  

  (Source: http://www.healthcastle.com/arugula-food-month)  

1. Arugula: An excellent source of fiber and antioxidants that benefit your healthy bones and skin, arugula can be roasted with a pot of vegetables drizzled with olive oil and pepper to add some tangy flavor to a great appetizer!  

 (Source: http://www.broccolisproutshop.com/broccoli-sprouts/how-to-grow-broccoli-sprouts/)    

 2. Broccoli Sprouts: Broccoli sprouts have powerful antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system and also contain sulforaphane, which helps prevent cancer. Check out the Micro-veggies Energy Salad recipe from our last blog post to see how you can incorporate broccoli sprouts into your diet!  

(Source: http://www.almanac.com/blog/home-health/herbs-and-spices/cilantro-are-you-friend-or-foe)  

3. Cilantro: Cilantro is high in antioxidants and may help improve sleep quality and lower anxiety. Add some cilantro to a freshly made guacamole, to give it a kick of flavor or sprinkle it on some carne asada or fish tacos!  

  (Source: https://experiencelife.com/article/how-to-cook-kale/)  

4. Kale: This micro-veggie has been growing in popularity and a lot of it has to do with the fact that it is low in calories and lutein-rich, which facilitates eye health. It can be chopped up and mixed with your favorite ingredients to be included in a tasty salad. Alternatively, if you are one who thinks kale has a slightly bitter aftertaste, you can juice it up with a mix of apples, carrot, lettuce, honey, and lemon for a boost of antioxidants!  

  (Source: http://www.bestinseason.ie/a-z/spinach/)  

5. Spinach: Chock full of protein, vitamins, and iron, spinach is a favorite amongst the ADI team. For a special twist, buy or make your own tortilla corn or flour chips and dip them into a delicious spinach and artichoke dip. Another idea is to add handfuls of spinach to your favorite casserole for added nutrition and flavor.  

 We hope we have provided you with some inspiration to get started in your own kitchen!  

There are many more types of micro-veggies out there that will leave you dozens of food options to try out. Be creative and share with us in the comments below what your favorite micro-veggies are to use!  

Cheers,  

Anna  

Team ADI  

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Plant Tips & FREE Micro-veggies Recipe!
over 7 years ago – Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 04:05:13 PM

Hey Kickstarter Backers!

For those of you that may be trying out different plants, we have experimented on our own and received feedback from customers who have grow green onions very successfully in their EcoQube. Keep in mind as well, the idea of splicing plants, as it is much easier for a plant to grow from a sprout rather than direct from seed. 

We not only want to provide you with a quality product and support, but valuable resources that help you connect with nature and engage in sustainable living. For that purpose, we are constantly adding content to our blog which you can check out.

We hope you enjoyed reading about our recent discovery and growing love of micro-veggies in our last update, and how they can be useful to you as plant lovers. We have created a quick and easy recipe using micro-veggies for you to try out!

Recipe for Micro-veggies Energy Salad

Excellent for quick energy before heading to the gym for the day.

(Source: http://vegetarian.lovetoknow.com/Growing_Broccoli_Sprouts)

Serving Size: 2

Prep time: 10 minutes

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 tablespoon of honey

  • 10 small cherry tomatoes sliced in half

  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

  • ½ an avocado diced

  • ½ a cup of walnuts chopped

  • 5 cups of microgreens (in this recipe, we use broccoli sprouts)

How to Make Your “Micro-veggies Energy Salad”:

  1. Toss your microgreens into a large mixing bowl

  2. Mixed in ½ an avocado diced and the sliced cherry tomatoes

  3. Add in the half cup of walnuts

  4. Sprinkle with lemon juice and drizzle the honey on top

  5. Enjoy and share with a friend!

Give this recipe a try and share with us ways you would incorporate micro-veggies into your diet by replying in the comments below.

Cheers,

Anna

Team ADI

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