Maker Faire Austin 2008
CargoGrass


A self-contained personal patch of grass growing on a platform mounted above an automobile. The deck is strong enough to support people while parked or carry other heavy items while in motion. A soilless medium is used to grow the St. Augustine with a hydroponic system housed in the trunk.

Web site: http://www.cargograss.com/

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About the Maker(s)

Eric Ulteig
Being an Engineer at heart, Eric has always loved to build. Having recently retired from the semiconductor industry, he is finally able to combine a few of his other interests in the creation larger scale projects.