Did Ya See?

Ok, you won’t be fighting supervillains with this green power ring, but you will have a cozy neighbor for that green thumb of yours.

Growing Rings are a mix of jewelry and plant, couture and organism. Designed for people in metropolitan areas, the Growing Ring is a chance to take a little bit of greenery with you.…
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All “breath of fresh air” jokes aside, these are lovely.

Each Living Table is handmade in their San Francisco-area headquarters using 3/8 inch-thick tempered glass that can handle a 180 lb load per square foot and your choice of color, wood finish and even which plants you’d like added.…
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I love the idea of aquaponics, where fish and plants grow in a symbiotic relationship.  The concept has been used on a larger scale to produce significant amounts of edible plants and fish, but this small-scale version is perfect for the home decoration or proof of concept. Video after the cut.

Grow fresh produce right in the comfort of your own home – beans, basil, thyme, baby greens, oregano, mint, parsley, spinach and so many other delicious foods! This closed-loop ecosystem uses the fish waste to naturally fertilize the plants above. In turn, the plants clean the water for your pet fish.…
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Your garden doesn’t have to be under the sea but can sit nearly on the smallest desk or shelf. I adore these, and with plenty of plants requiring little soil and care, even the blackest thumb can green up their space.

It’s pretty simple from here: put a thumbful of potting soil into the shell, transplant your chosen succulent(s), and voila! an almost-instant itsy-bitsy wonder.…
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While I’m no garden guru, I’m not as cursed as some folks I’ve seen. I have what is called a silicon thumb, so how could I not notice a device that brings as much technology as possible to bear on the otherwise natural practice of gardening?

It’s a device and a website that will simplify hydroponic gardening. You tell it about your setup and what plants you’re growing, and it provides you with a personalized growing plan that tells you how to achieve the best possible results. Sensors in your garden send readings to your account on the Bitponics website. …
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