In the world of indoor gardening, the line between a thriving "urban jungle" and a collection of wilted leaves is often just a few missed waterings. For many, the struggle is real—but for Kay Wells , a St. Louis-based engineer and the founder of Posie Pots , that struggle became the catalyst for a national revolution in sustainable gardening technology. Recently, Kay sat down with Elaine Cha on St. Louis Public Radio (NPR) for an in-depth conversation about engineering, entr

ST. LOUIS, MO — March 14, 2026 — In St. Louis, March 14th is more than just a date; it’s a heartbeat. This year, Posie Pot took center stage to host a celebration that transformed our city’s pride into a tangible movement of community giving and botanical innovation. As a proud recipient of the 2025 Backing Small Businesses Grant by Main Street America , we were granted a unique opportunity. This funding allowed us to move beyond the role of a manufacturer and step into ou

What happens when a mechanical engineer with 20 years of experience, who once helped build Amazon’s logistics network, brings her...