πŸ”§ The Technical Journey

How a backyard garden became an interactive experience: from self-hosted WordPress to QR code automation, reverse proxying, and a mobile-first design.

🧰 Core Stack

The tools and services that power the Digital Garden.

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Platform

Self-hosted WordPress on Unraid for full control and flexibility.

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Networking

Cloudflare DNS + reverse proxy for performance, SSL, and security.

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QR Automation

Python scripts generate unique QR codes mapped to plant pages.

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Design

Mobile-first UI with smooth animations and a consistent visual theme.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Architecture at a Glance

A simple, resilient setup that keeps the garden fast and available.

Content

Pages and patterns for consistent layouts; custom theme styles for a unified look.

Routing

Cloudflare proxies traffic to the home server with caching and protection.

Automation

QR scripts create and link plant codes, reducing manual data entry.

Observability

Lightweight logs and periodic checks to keep the site healthy.

πŸ› οΈ Tools & Services

WordPress

Custom theme with patterns for rapid page assembly.

Cloudflare

DNS, SSL, proxying, and performance features.

Unraid

Simple self-hosting foundation for services and storage.

Python

QR code generator and mapping workflows.

Want to build something similar?

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