The Pool Master Season 1 Episode 2 Edible Pool

The Pool Master Season 1 Episode 2 - Edible Pool

In the second episode of season one of The Pool Master, titled Edible Pool, Anthony Archer-Wills, the pool master himself, takes on a unique challenge - creating a pool that is both beautiful and edible.

The episode begins with Archer-Wills meeting his clients, Tom and Samantha. The couple has a love for gardening and cooking, and they want their backyard pool to reflect their passion. They want an edible pool that could be used to grown aquatic vegetables such as watercress, cattail, and water chestnuts, as well as edible fish.

Archer-Wills takes up the challenge and starts to design the pool keeping the couple's interests in mind. The pool must not only look good but also be healthy and sustainable. The pool master decides to build an ecosystem that is designed to grow food. He starts the work with the excavation of the pool. For that, he rents a massive track hoe to dig the hole, which is the size of a small pond. Once the hole is dug, they begin lining it with sand and rocks to create filtration. The team also installs the plumbing that connects the pool to various energy-efficient systems used to create clean water.

Archer-Wills takes inspiration for the design of the pool from the couple's interest in gardening. He designs the pool with different tiers, each with its own planting area. The bottom section is designed for deeper water plants like water lilies and lotus plants. The middle section is for shallower plants like bamboo and cattails, and the top section is for planters to grow herbs and vegetables. Archer-Wills intends to create a self-sustaining ecosystem by including a gravity-fed filtration system that will provide nutrient-rich water to the plants and fish.

Once the pool is ready, it's time to fill it with water, but this is no ordinary water. Archer-Wills installs a system that filters and cleans the water, making it crystal clear and swim-safe, but also packed with nutrients to feed the aquatic plants.

As the pool takes shape, Archer-Wills works on designing a patio area around the pool. The couple wants the space to be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing to host garden parties. For this, Archer-Wills decides to create a patio area using the same sand and rocks used in the pool. This will give the space an earthy feel and seamlessly blend it with the pool area.

As the planting area in the pool begins to fill with water plants, Archer-Wills introduces fish into the pool. The aim is that the fish will help to fertilize the plants while feeding on the aquatic vegetables.

Towards the end of the episode, the couple is thrilled with the final product – a stunning, self-sustainable, and edible pool that fulfills their passion for gardening, cooking, and swimming. The pool is a beautiful addition to their backyard and a perfect place to spend time with friends and family.

Overall, the Edible Pool episode of The Pool Master showcases the expertise of Anthony Archer-Wills in creating unique and sustainable ecosystems that are beautiful and functional. His designs are not only visually stunning but also truly innovative and nature-friendly, providing education and inspiration for anyone interested in eco-friendlier outdoor living.