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I Endorse Michael Ray

October 1, 2013 — 2 Comments

Michael Ray is a friend and colleague I met in a business development forum offered by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Tucson. A small group of us continue to meet once a month to focus on the model we learned and the progress being made by individuals. Michael’s project is interesting to me because I garden in the desert with more and more difficulty myself. I also like to watch the way he solves his design problems because I too am an inventor. Some serendipity and some failure accompany all inventors.

Initially one may not even plan to invent a product, but an issue or problem starts to fascinate the inventor. Failing fast has a lot of merit when you don’t know where you are going anyhow. Eventually the prototype will show/teach the creator new ways to remedy design problems. I endorse Michael because his core concept is strong, and his creative spirit is guiding him to keep experimenting until he finds solutions. I know the long and winding road through “one size does not fit all” from my own work. I believe when the Nursetree Arch comes on the market it will benefit many gardeners, both new and experienced. I know I want one.

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Extreme Gardening

July 31, 2013 — 7 Comments

Michael Ray and I met at a small business group that meets at Tucson’s Ward 3 office once a month for a convo. When I saw the pictures of his invention I wanted one. After learning more in subsequent meetings, I asked to interview him about his gardening transformer, the Nursetree Arch. He developed this water catching temperature controlling environment for desert gardeners who have climate challenges. I love the way he can adapt his new prototype to the situation and economic needs of the particular client.

The fully decked out robotic arch in which Michael is growing papaya as well as brussels sprouts in Tucson on August fist is fancy indeed. He is recording data to help him refine his work. His outdoor garden benefits from his arch used as seedling starter in the winter.