#177 - Canada & Project Harmony Update

The Sprinkler Nerd Show

Hello, friends!

I wanted to take a moment to share a quick update on what’s happening this week. I’ll be traveling to Calgary and Edmonton, Canada, for the SiteOne Landscape Supply One Stop events. On Tuesday, I’ll be at the Calgary event, and then on Thursday, I’ll attend the Edmonton event. After that, I’ll head back to the airport Thursday night and fly home on Friday.

I had to adjust my travel plans a bit, departing from Grand Rapids instead of my usual airport because, upon my return, I’ll be meeting up with my daughter. We’re headed straight to a volleyball tournament in LaPorte, Indiana—an exciting way to wrap up the week!

If you’re in the Calgary or Edmonton area, I’d love for you to stop by the SiteOne events. Please make it a point to say hello! It’s always a pleasure meeting industry professionals, and I’d love to hear what’s happening in your world.

An Update on Project Harmony

For those of you following my journey to bring affordable wireless soil moisture sensors to market, I wanted to share some exciting news. We’ve successfully deployed a few hundred beta sensors—yes, handcrafted by yours truly! The beta launch has been a huge success, and if you’d like to learn more about Project Harmony, visit harmonyanalytica.com.

If you’re interested in participating in the beta program, you can receive a sensor and Wi-Fi hub for just $100. Simply visit harmonyanalytica.com/beta to sign up.

I’m also looking for industry professionals who want to integrate wireless sensors into their business. I’m even considering launching a private group for beta users. In this group, I’d share everything I’ve learned on this journey, and together, we could build the next generation of water analytics and landscape insights.

Behind the Scenes of Sensor Development

What’s fascinating about bringing sensors to market is that the biggest challenge hasn’t been the measurements—it’s been the manufacturing process. I’ve learned so much about 3D printing, epoxies, potting materials, and even things like glue types and vapor smoothing chambers.

Right now, it’s a 2-to-1 process—for every two sensors I manufacture, only one makes it to the field. Many work perfectly but have small cosmetic blemishes, making them unsellable based on current standards. This is one idea I’m considering for the beta group: offering these fully functional but slightly imperfect devices at no charge for testing and learning.

If you’re curious about how wireless sensors work, how they can add value to your business, and how we can revolutionize the industry together, I’d love to connect with you. Let’s create the next wave of innovation outside of the traditional wholesale landscape manufacturers.

That’s my week ahead! I look forward to meeting any of you who are in Western Canada at the Calgary or Edmonton SiteOne One Stop events. Stop by and say hi—I’d love to connect.

Thanks for listening, and let’s keep innovating!