# Portable Planting Kits The Tierra Selva Kit Lets Users Create a DIY Herb Garden By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-26 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-herb-garden References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2016/04/tierra-selva-student-project.html) Designer Amaia Victoria Garcia's Tierra Selva student project is a DIY herb garden kit that is ideal for [urban dwellers with limited outdoor space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300). This multi-functional planting kit is designed for those seeking green space in the heart of the city and is equipped with a premium seed and soil combo that features no harmful fertilizers. The 100% organic gardening kit also features a [pot, a glass seed jar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha) and a three-piece shovel and rake set. This DIY herb garden kit is as elegant as it is functional and was created for a Visual Communications class at the Pratt Institute in New York. This clever packaging concept fuses aesthetics with function and conveniently packs a number of dual-purpose items in one lovely kit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Gardening Kits:** Opportunities for innovative packaging concepts that fuse aesthetics with function for products that equip urban dwellers for home gardening are emerging. - **Organic Gardening:** There is a growing interest in organic gardening products, which opens up opportunities for businesses to create kits that feature 100% organic soil and premium seed combos for home gardens. - **Multi-functional Planting Tools:** A demand for dual-purpose gardening tools for users to effectively dive into DIY gardening opportunities opens doors for innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Home and Garden:** Businesses in the home and garden industry, especially those that provide urban homeowners with new and sustainable home garden solutions, could benefit from providing additional varieties of portable planting kits. - **Packaging:** Opportunities for innovative packaging concepts that fuse aesthetics with function for products aimed to share home gardening knowledge have been on the rise. - **Sustainability:** As more users seek sustainable options, there is opportunity for innovative businesses to introduce new eco-friendly accessories and tools to the market to enhance the DIY gardening experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Hydroponic Herb Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-herb-kit.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Indoor Herb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md) - [Beginners Vegetable Garden Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-garden.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md)