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Described is a planter system, comprising: at least one water retaining vessel; a bedding material layer disposed above the at least one water retaining vessel; a structure surrounding the at least one water retaining vessel and the bedding material layer; and at least one fill tube extending from a

Described is a planter system, comprising: at least one water retaining vessel; a bedding material layer disposed above the at least one water retaining vessel; a structure surrounding the at least one water retaining vessel and the bedding material layer; and at least one fill tube extending from above the bedding material layer, through the bedding material layer, and into the at least one water retaining vessel, through which water is supplied to the at least one water retaining vessel to a predetermined level. Also, a method of making such a planter system having an elevated bedding material layer.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A planter system, comprising: a structure defining a shaped interior volume for a planter; a support layer of material contained within the shaped interior volume of the structure; at least one water retaining vessel providing an open water reservoir that is disposed ab

The invention claimed is: 1. A planter system, comprising: a structure defining a shaped interior volume for a planter; a support layer of material contained within the shaped interior volume of the structure; at least one water retaining vessel providing an open water reservoir that is disposed above and supported by the support layer; a grate disposed above and covering the open water reservoir of the water retaining vessel so as to substantially prevent a bedding material layer that is disposed above the grate from falling into the water retaining vessel, the grate permitting water vapor to enter the bedding material from below; and at least one fill tube extending from above the bedding material layer, through the bedding material layer, and into the at least one water retaining vessel, through which water is supplied to the at least one water retaining vessel to a predetermined level. 2. The planter system of claim 1, further comprising at least one weep hole through the structure and in communication with the at least one water retaining vessel, wherein water supplied to the at least one water retaining vessel in excess of the predetermined level is able to flow from the shaped interior volume through the structure and out of the system. 3. The planter system of claim 1, wherein the bedding material layer comprises first and second layers, wherein the first layer comprises a material to support the second layer and the second layer comprises a dirt mixture and is disposed above the first layer. 4. The planter system of claim 1, wherein the at least one water retaining vessel comprises a drain through the structure and in communication with the at least one water retaining vessel, in order to drain water out of the at least one water retaining vessel and out of the system. 5. A method of making a planter system having an elevated bedding material layer, comprising the steps of: providing a structure comprising a plurality of sidewalls, a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the sidewalls form an interior space, and the top portion is open; positioning the structure on the ground; providing a support material in the interior space; placing at least one water retaining vessel providing an open water reservoir in the interior space above the support material; inserting a grate in the interior space that is disposed above the at least one water retaining vessel, wherein the grate comprises openings allowing water vapor to pass there through; providing a bedding material that is disposed above the grate, wherein the grate prevents the bedding material from entering the at least one water retaining vessel and the bedding material allows the water vapor to move through its openings to provide water within the bedding material for plants to grow therein; and positioning at least one fill tube such that the at least one fill tube extends from the open top portion of the structure, through the bedding material and the grate and into the at least one water retaining vessel, such that water may be added to the at least one water retaining vessel through the fill tube from above the top portion. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the bottom of the structure is open. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising, before the positioning of the structure on the ground step, the steps of: digging a trench in the ground; and filling the trench with a support material; and wherein, in the positioning the structure on the ground step, the structure is positioned over the trench in the ground. 8. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of forming at least one weep hole through the structure and in communication with the at least one water retaining vessel, wherein water supplied to the at least one water retaining vessel in excess of a predetermined level is able to flow out of the system. 9. The method of claim 5, wherein the bedding material layer comprises first and second layers, wherein the first layer comprises a material to support the second layer and the second layer comprises a dirt mixture and is disposed above the first layer. 10. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of forming at least one drain hole through the structure, wherein the at least one water retaining vessel is in communication with the at least one of the drain hole, in order to allow water to be drained out of the at least one water retaining vessel and out of the system. 11. The method of claim 5, wherein the support material is provided having a certain depth in order to elevate the bedding material layer to a predetermined height. 12. The method of claim 5, further comprising the step of modifying the structure in order to change the size or shape of the interior space.