Feng Shui has been much westernized and diluted but the basic concepts can be seen in the workings of the aeroponic Tower Garden.

The words feng shui, loosely translated as wind and water, epitomize the air and water system of the Tower Garden. This self sufficient system operates on a balanced sprinkling of nutrients through a water pump, alternating with periods of rest and aeration.

Balance is yet another vital element of feng shui seen in the proper alignment of energy or chi. The Tower Garden follows this practice too with its timed release of water-borne nutrients.

I don't know if Tim Blank (inventor of TG) was conscious of the way the Tower Garden follows the ancient Chinese principles of balance. But just knowing that the yin and yang are present in my vegetables and herbs gives me a new source of peace and happiness.

GO HERE READ ABOUT HOW THE TOWER GARDEN WORKS. Feel free to leave a comment! Email me if you'd like more information about growing hydroponically. Or visit my Tower Garden website.

Tim Blank talks about what inspired him to create the Tower Garden, including his experience at the Epcot Center's The Land.

IT BEGAN WITH A BUNNY.

My darling Sergie, shown with his fur baby, was a beautiful, daring, playful and sweet companion, bred from Netherland Dwarf and Brittania Petite parents.

He graced my life for too short a time and died suddenly after a visit to a vet, who did not have the expertise to treat rabbits.

Sergie taught me about exuberance and courage and opened my heart to rabbits of the dwarf variety.

THEN ANOTHER BUNNY.
The sharp heartbreak of losing Sergie was gently worn smooth by the arrival of a new dwarf, affectionately known as Prince Stormy.

I visited the same breeder, and was told that Stormy was bred from the same mix of Netherland and Brittania. However, this boy is much more the gentle Netherland, who is content to lounge away his waking hours and nudge me for unending caresses.

DAPHNE-DUNKIN ARRIVES.
I've cared for my little prince Stormy for about 8 years now. He is a well trained, mellow house rabbit, who much prefers soft carpet to his outdoor hutch.

But I worried. He no longer had my frisky dog or the patient cat as companions. Rabbits are social animals and for many hours, Stormy was alone in my home while I was away at work.

I decided at the start of 2011 to bring him a companion.

Daphne-Dunkin (above) did not come from my usual breeder but from the local PetSmart, where the staff had no idea of her breed but did tell me her gender.

Within a few months, Daphne matured and after a lively pursuit of Stormy, who is neutered, I realized she was a he and with that, Daphne became Dunkin.

Dunkin is a lovely young rabbit, who has become more aloof with age. He is in fact, only able to accept my presence when Stormy is in close proximity. He runs very quickly, knows all the escape routes and cannot be approached without a startled scramble for cover. But I am patient.

BUNNY LOVE
It's a wonderful thing. It's a time-consuming, high maintenance thing. It is a quiet sharing that touches me deeply.