Pixie Greens
When the floods come, our farm floats.
We're building the Pacific Northwest's first amphibious greenhouse—a vertical farm designed to keep growing microgreens and herbs for local restaurants, even when the Snoqualmie River has other plans.
In the Snoqualmie Valley, the river has always shaped the land.
Now, it shapes how we grow.
This is Pixie Greens. A flotilla of amphibious greenhouses, designed to rise with the floods — not fight them.
Inside, humans and machines work side by side. Not replacing each other. Completing each other.
Watching over them all — Resonetta. An AI that doesn't just monitor crops. It understands them.
It conducts PhD-level research in real time. Designs growing systems that have never existed before. And it does this with one guiding principle:
Complete compassion for the people it serves.
Thirty miles away, Seattle's top chefs aren't calling distributors. They're connected directly to the greenhouse.
They choose what they want. We grow it. The shortest lead time in the region.
The freshest microgreens. The sweetest strawberries.
Grown in a valley that floods — by farmers who learned to float.
Pixie Greens isn't one farm. It's a federation. A producer cooperative of Snoqualmie Valley farmers, combining forces to give chefs exactly what they need — every week, every season.
This is the future of farming.
The Story
In December 2025, the Snoqualmie Valley flooded. Again.
For the small farms that feed Seattle's restaurants, it was another devastating season. Crops destroyed. Soil contaminated. Income gone.
We watched it happen from our place nearby and asked a different question: What if a farm could rise with the water instead of drowning in it?
Pixie Greens is our answer.
We're not fighting the flood—we're designing around it. Resonetta AI is providing designs for revolutionary solutions to flooding: from stilt structures that stand above the waterline, to pontoon systems that rise with the river, to other amphibious solutions we're still inventing. When the water recedes, we're ready to harvest—crops intact, business uninterrupted.
The Snoqualmie Valley shouldn't have to choose between farming and flooding.
We can do both.
What We're Growing
Microgreens
$25-50/lb, 7-14 day grow cycles
- •Sunflower
- •Pea shoots
- •Radish
- •Broccoli
- •Mixed "chef's blend"
Culinary Herbs
Fresh-cut, year-round
- •Basil (Genovese, Thai, Lemon)
- •Cilantro
- •Mint
- •Chives
- •Dill
All grown in ZipGrow vertical towers—no soil, no pesticides, harvested the morning of delivery.
Why Restaurants First
Our first greenhouse is dedicated to Seattle's farm-to-table restaurants. Here's why:
Chefs need consistency
When you're plating 200 covers on a Saturday night, you can't wonder if your microgreens will show up. Our AI-monitored climate control means the same quality, every harvest, every week.
They pay premium prices
Restaurant economics work at $25-50/lb for microgreens. That revenue funds the second greenhouse—the one that brings fresh greens to families in the Valley.
They're already asking
We've talked to chefs in Seattle who are tired of greens shipped from California. They want local. They want reliable. They want a grower who answers the phone.
The Technology
Pixie Greens is powered by Resonetta, our agricultural AI company based right here in the Snoqualmie Valley.
AI climate optimization
Our system learns what your plants need and adjusts temperature, humidity, and lighting automatically. Not on a timer. In real-time.
Predictive growing
We know harvest dates within hours, not days. Restaurants can plan menus around our schedule.
Video monitoring with computer vision
We catch problems (pests, nutrient deficiencies, disease) before they spread. The camera sees what human eyes miss.
Flood sensors and automated response
When water levels rise, our system alerts us and activates the flotation protocol. We don't lose sleep during storm season.
This isn't a hobby greenhouse with some sensors. It's a serious growing operation designed from day one to be run by AI and operated by people who know plants.
The Build: Greenhouse One
Target: $75,000
| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| Amphibious frame + flotation system | $25,000 |
| ZipGrow towers (96 towers) | $18,000 |
| Climate control (HVAC, dehumidification) | $12,000 |
| LED grow lighting | $8,000 |
| Irrigation + nutrient delivery | $5,000 |
| AI sensors + monitoring | $4,000 |
| Permits, site prep, contingency | $3,000 |
Location
Snoqualmie Valley, WA
(exact site TBD)
Capacity
~500 lbs/month
microgreens + herbs
Timeline
Summer 2026
First harvest Fall 2026
Reward Tiers
Seed Supporter
- • Name on our "Founding Growers" wall in the greenhouse
- • Digital updates on the build
Sprout
- • Everything above, plus:
- • Pixie Greens sticker pack
- • Recipe card set: "What to Do With Microgreens"
First Harvest
- • Everything above, plus:
- • One delivery of fresh microgreens (1/2 lb mix) when we launch
- • Hand-delivered if you're in the Valley, shipped if you're in greater Seattle
Early Roots
- • Everything above, plus:
- • Monthly microgreen delivery for 3 months post-launch
- • Priority signup for our CSA when Greenhouse Two opens
Chef's Table
- • Everything above, plus:
- • 6 months of weekly deliveries (1/2 lb microgreens + herbs)
- • Private greenhouse tour for you + 3 guests
- • Name a variety in our rotation
Founding Grower
- • Everything above, plus:
- • 12 months of weekly deliveries
- • Invite to our "First Harvest" dinner with local chefs
- • Lifetime 15% discount on all Pixie Greens products
Greenhouse Patron
- • Everything above, plus:
- • Your name or business on a ZipGrow tower (permanent plaque)
- • Annual "Patron Dinner" invitation
- • Input on what we grow—vote on new varieties each season
Restaurant Partner
- • 6 months of weekly restaurant-volume deliveries (5 lbs)
- • Menu consultation with our growing team
- • "Sourced from Pixie Greens" table cards
- • Featured story on our website and social channels
Ark Builder
- • Naming rights on one flotation pontoon (your name/logo permanently displayed)
- • All Greenhouse Patron benefits
- • Private dinner for 10 at the greenhouse
- • Quarterly "Investor Updates" on farm operations
Stretch Goals
Backup Power
$90,000Generator + battery system so we never lose a crop to a power outage. (Common during Valley storms.)
Second Crop Zone
$100,000Additional growing area for edible flowers—nasturtiums, violas, borage. High-value garnishes chefs love.
Greenhouse Two Design
$125,000Fund the engineering for our CSA greenhouse. Backers at $100+ get founding member pricing when it launches.
About Us
Paul — Founder
25 years in data science. Built AI systems that actually work. Moved to the Snoqualmie Valley and fell in love with the farming community—then watched the floods take their toll. Pixie Greens combines everything I know about machine learning with the thing I've come to care most about: keeping small farms alive in a changing climate.
I run Resonetta, the AI company behind Pixie Greens' technology. We're not venture-backed Silicon Valley types parachuting in. We live here. We're building for here.
Timeline
| Milestone | Target Date |
|---|---|
| Kickstarter Launch | TBD |
| Campaign Ends | +30 days |
| Site Finalized | Summer 2026 |
| Construction Begins | July 2026 |
| Systems Installation | August 2026 |
| First Planting | September 2026 |
| First Harvest / Deliveries Begin | October 2026 |
| Greenhouse Two Planning | Q1 2027 |
Risks & Challenges
We're building something new.
Amphibious greenhouses exist, but not many. Our flotation design is based on proven marine engineering, but we may encounter surprises during construction. We've budgeted contingency and have relationships with local fabricators who've worked on floating docks and structures.
Weather is unpredictable.
A major flood during construction could delay us. We're timing the build for the dry season and have backup plans if we need to pause.
Restaurant partnerships take time.
We've had promising conversations, but no signed contracts yet. If restaurant demand is slower than expected, we'll pivot to farmers markets and direct-to-consumer sales while building relationships.
Permitting in flood zones is complex.
We're working with King County early to understand requirements. Our amphibious design may actually make permitting easier—we're not fighting the floodplain, we're working with it.
What if the AI doesn't work?
The Resonetta technology has been tested in controlled environments but not at commercial scale. Worst case, we run the greenhouse manually like any other grower. The AI is an advantage, not a dependency.
FAQ
When will I get my rewards?
Deliveries begin Fall 2026 after our first harvest. Digital rewards and updates start immediately.
Can you ship outside Seattle?
For the first year, we're focused on the Puget Sound region. Fresh microgreens don't ship well nationally. We'll explore options as we grow.
Is this organic?
We use organic seeds and no synthetic pesticides. We're pursuing organic certification but can't guarantee timing. Hydroponic certification standards are still evolving.
What about Greenhouse Two?
That's the CSA greenhouse—fresh greens for families, not just restaurants. Backers at $100+ get priority signup and founding member pricing when we launch that campaign (target: 2027).
How does the floating work?
The greenhouse frame sits on sealed pontoons attached to vertical guide posts. When water rises, the structure lifts. When it falls, the structure settles back down. Think of it like a floating dock, but with plants inside.
Can I visit?
Once we're operational, absolutely. We're planning regular tours and want Pixie Greens to be a community gathering space, not just a production facility.
The Snoqualmie Valley has been farming for over a century. Climate change and flooding don't have to end that story.
Pixie Greens is a bet that technology and community can work together—that a greenhouse can float, that AI can grow better food, and that people who care about local agriculture will show up when it matters.
Back us, and you're not just buying microgreens. You're helping prove that small farms can adapt, survive, and thrive.
Let's grow through the storm. Together.
Interested in Pixie Greens?
Join our producer cooperative or become a partner chef.