Tag: Systems
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Whether or not indoor gardening systems are worth investing in totally depends on how you’re using it and which one you’re buying. “These types of systems let you control factors like light, temperature, and humidity, so your plants grow faster and produce more,” Jane Dobbs, gardening team leader at U.K.-based Allan’s Gardeners, and professional gardener,…
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Hydroponic systems, which allow plants to grow in water rather than soil, are popular because they offer a way to produce a bounty of plants in a relatively small area in an indoor garden. These systems also tend to be user-friendly, so even newbie growers are likely to succeed. We recently tested eight popular models,…
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If you want fresh veggies and herbs for your meals without those last-minute supermarket runs, indoor gardening systems are a fairly painless and straightforward option. Many also come with built-in gardening essentials like grow lights, self-watering containers and auto-timers. “There is nothing quite so exciting as seeing seeds start to sprout in your indoor garden…
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Growing your own plants and food isn’t just a healthy and sustainable alternative to buying plastic-wrapped groceries from the supermarket, it’s hugely satisfying, too. However, a lack of time, space, and unpredictable weather means it’s not always easy. But once again, smart tech has an answer in the form of compact, self-managing indoor smart growing…
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Growing your own fruits and vegetables can be a rewarding hobby—and may even help you de-stress and sleep better—but not everyone has large backyards or even patio space for a few raised garden beds. Enter: the indoor garden system. These compact ready-made setups allow you to grow fresh food inside year-round, even during winter months.…
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Indoor garden systems are designed specifically for hands-off gardening thanks to automatic features that grow and maintain fresh herbs, greens, edible flowers, and more with little oversight. Srijana Shrestha, Metro Master Gardener program assistant professor of practice, says, “These systems enable year-round cultivation regardless of outdoor climate, making them ideal for locations with limited growing…
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I love gardening outside, but an indoor garden system lets you grow fresh herbs and veggies right on your countertop—it’s unrivaled, in my opinion. To do our diligence and find the best systems for your kitchen, we tested 18 indoor gardens at our homes across the country (including my personal favorite Aerogarden model, which won…