SeedSavvy

Introducing SeedSavvy, your virtual garden companion! Dive into the world of gardening from the comfort of your computer screen. No green thumbs required!

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Inspiration

I created SeedSavvy with the goal of breaking down barriers to gardening by offering easy-to-understand guidance for newcomers. Providing essential information all in one place, right at your fingertips. My aim is to foster a deeper connection to nature while promoting sustainability through hands-on learning.

What it does

SeedSavvy provides personalized guidance on optimal conditions for growing various types of seeds. Simply input the seed type you're interested in growing, and we'll provide you with valuable insights including sunlight requirements, water needs, space for growth, recommended soil type, and estimated growth time. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our platform equips you with the knowledge to nurture your plants successfully.

How we built it

I built the code in Replit due to the simplistic and easy to navigate nature of the website. I used three main files. My "index.html" which is the main part of my code. This is where the content and structure of my website is defined. Next is my "seeds.json" file which contains my database of different types of seeds and information about how to grow them. Finally, my "dupes.py" file that I wrote in python. This code was designed to eliminate any redundancies in my "seeds.json" database which could have stopped my code from running. I also used Unsplash for my background image.

Challenges we ran into

I was hoping that I would be able to find an already established database of different seed types that I could easily import into my code. I found no such database, which meant I had to create my own. Typing out each and every bit of information about these different seeds.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I'm proud of the fact that I was able to complete this web program. When I enrolled in this event I had no intention of participating in the Hackathon, my main goal was to take advantage of all the workshops being offered. Then, in the spur of the moment, I got the idea for this web program and figured I might as well just give it a shot. Well, that shot evolved into a functioning program.

What we learned

I haven't had to work with .JSON files all too often, so diving into a project that relies heavily on a .JSON database gave me a lot of knowledge on the format.

What's next for SeedSavvy

Right now, I think I have a good base with SeedSavvy that I'd love to build upon. One change that I'm looking forward to implementing is expanding our seed database. I would like to take our current library of seeds from just under one hundred to well over a thousand. I'd also want to look into publishing it as an app.

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