# Bottle-Popping Shovels The Fred & Friends 'BEER GARDENER' Garden Trowel Enables Libations Outdoors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-trowel References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/gardening-trowel-bottle-opener) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00V6AKGUW) Gardening is becoming a popular pastime for the retired or those looking to reconnect with nature, so products are being created like the Fred & Friends 'BEER GARDENER' Garden Trowel to support new gardeners. Rather than just offering users the ability to [dig holes for bulbs and seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-stats), the trowel is outfitted with a section that's designed for [popping open bottles of beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k) or soda. Crafted from durable stainless steel, the trowel makes [backyard get-togethers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardenista) a little more flexible as guests can simply grab the shovel to open a bottle. For some, gardening is a more feminine pastime, but as more men partake in the hobby products like the Fred & Friends 'BEER GARDENER' Garden Trowel are helping to satisfy a need for masculinity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dual-purpose Gardening Tools:** There is an opportunity to create more dual-purpose gardening tools that cater to the needs of social gardeners who desire more convenience while they garden. - **Lifestyle Products for Hobbyists:** There is an opportunity to create more lifestyle products for hobbyist gardeners that cater to their need for convenience and enjoyment. - **Incorporation of Socializing Components:** There is an opportunity to create gardening products that include socializing components that enhance the experience of friend and family get-togethers. ### Where This Applies - **Gardening Tools Industry:** The gardening tools industry can create more innovative products that cater to hobbyist gardeners who are looking for convenience and added value. - **Outdoor Lifestyle Industry:** The outdoor lifestyle industry can create more products that cater to a wide range of hobbies and pastimes that take place outside, like gardening. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can create more promotions and partnerships with gardening and outdoor lifestyle companies to promote the consumption of their products in social settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Garden-Inspired Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-watering-can.md) - [Designer Golf Course Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidivot.md) - [Herb Mixology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-party-mixology-gift-set.md) - [Shark Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacray-shark-pocket-opener.md) - [Branded Tool Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toolbar.md) - [Can Clip Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Gardener-Targeted Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-soap-bar.md)