# App-Connected Countertop Gardens The ēdn SmallGarden Connected Indoor Garden Has WiFi and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-indoor-garden References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/indoor-connected-garden/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [edntech](https://www.edntech.com/pages/smallgarden/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The ability to cultivate and harvest fresh herbs and produce year-round has quickly become quite important for many urbanites, which is seeing the need for products like the ēdn SmallGarden connected indoor garden increase. The unit has a WiFi-connected functionality that will offer users the ability to [control it from their smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homegardenai) and even receive information pertaining to care. This could include when more water is required for the [hydroponics system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden), if it requires more light, when it might be time to harvest and much more. The ēdn SmallGarden connected indoor garden is priced at $199 and, while ideal for edible plant varieties, could also be used for growing flowers to enjoy freshly cut bouquets in the home year-round. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wifi-connected Indoor Gardens:** There could be an opportunity to develop smart indoor gardens that are WiFi-enabled and controllable via a smartphone app. - **Year-round Urban Agriculture:** There could be an opportunity to further develop products and services that allow urbanites to grow fresh produce and herbs year-round in their homes. - **Hydroponic Home Gardening:** There could be an opportunity to create hydroponic gardening products that are easy to use and maintain for individuals who want to grow fresh herbs and produce at home. ### Where This Applies - **Home Gardening Industry:** This industry could explore and invest in the development of products that enable and simplify indoor gardening for urbanites with limited outdoor space. - **Smart Home Industry:** This industry could explore and invest in developing IoT-enabled products that allow users to control and monitor indoor gardens from their smartphones. - **Food Industry:** This industry could explore and invest in products and services that cater to the growing demand for fresh, locally sourced produce and herbs that can be grown year-round in urban homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indoor Hydroponic Smart Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-gardens-indoor-device.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [AI-Powered Plant Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn-studio-2.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn.md) - [Compact Countertop Hydroponic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Automated Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden.md)