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

Posie Pots wins First Place in the 2025 WBENC Pitch ACCELERATE Competition. Discover why our modern self-watering planter earned national recognition for innovation, design, and everyday plant-care simplicity.

We’re thrilled to share the news—Posie Pots has officially received a Golden Ticket at Walmart’s 2025 Open Call! This means our 3D-printed self-watering planters will soon be available in 100 Walmart stores across the U.S. , marking a huge step from our humble St. Louis beginnings to nationwide shelves. It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are. This moment belongs not only to local support, but also to our Posie Family —the local makers, plant lovers, and supporters w

From a backyard brainstorm to coast-to-coast shelves, learn how our self-watering pot transformed plant care—with a little help from St. Louis’s top accelerators and Arch Grants. Join us as we celebrate local support and sustainable innovation!