City Rain Helps Build “Water Drum” at NW Garden And Flower Show

Posted on: January 13th, 2012 by NickMillward Posted in Uncategorized

Craig Penner's Contraption

What is this crazy thing Craig is working on? This was the first prototype of a manifold of small solenoid valves that open up to drip water droplets onto different drumheads, creating A Floral Symphony. Craig volunteered to assist Heidi Skieveski  in the construction of her garden at the upcoming Northwest Flower and Garden Show. The idea was inspired by a design  by Dan Corson at Cedar River Watershed Education Center.

Steel Strap Drum

Steel strapping drums created by Steve Farris