Tag: Tested
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12 Best Indoor Herb Garden Kits of 2024, Tested & Reviewed There are endless ways to incorporate fresh herbs year-round into your recipes, from minty summer cocktails to parsley pesto pasta and spinach-herb polenta. But you don’t necessarily need to have a green thumb to grow your own fresh herbs indoors, thanks to the convenience…
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The Gardyn Studio is a small hydroponic system by the makers of the Gardyn Home. While the Gardyn Home grows up to 30 plants in just 2 square feet, the Studio grows 16 plants in just 1.4 square feet. Designed for smaller spaces, I found this system to be less overwhelming and easier to care…
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Do you crave fresh, snappy vegetables in the winter? Do you wish you could pick summer tomatoes off the vine? If your green thumb could use some work, or you simply don’t have the space to plant seedlings outdoors, consider trying an indoor garden. You don’t need much space: In most cases, a countertop or…
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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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The first benefit is that most indoor vertical gardens don’t require soil. They operate via a hydroponic system, meaning you grow your herbs and veggies by using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil. You likely know that damp and soggy soil provides the perfect breeding ground for bugs, so without this part, your indoor…
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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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Gone are the days where the only way to grow your own vegetables is to own a bunch of land or live in the right area for the crops you want to have. With indoor smart gardens you can bring your green thumb into an apartment or rented home without the worry of yard space.…
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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…
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Since trying an indoor herb garden kit, I’ve started growing herbs right on my counter to stop wasting money on wilted bunches from the store. And I’ve never gone back. The kits make it so easy, no matter if you live in an apartment or house. Whether I want to snip basil for pasta or…