# Vertical Produce Pod Gardens The 'Foody 8' Hydroponic Garden Tower Requires No Soil to Grow By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-garden-tower References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2017/02/foody-8-vertical-hydroponic-garden-towers.php) & [foodyverticalgarden](https://foodyverticalgarden.com/) Those who live in [small spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter) or who have limited space can make use of the 'Foody 8' [hydroponic garden tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/izestee) as a means of growing their own produce without having to utilize soil or large amounts of space. The 'Foody 8' garden works by enabling up to 40 different [fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini) to be grown without the need for potting soil thanks to the hydroponic design. The unit consists of four stackable growing pods that work to provide ample space for keeping growing pods secure and nourished to ensure optimal growth. The 'Foody 8' hydroponic vertical garden works by being filled with clay pebbles in order to help support proper aeration and drainage operations in order to ensure gardens flourish in a short timeframe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hydroponic Gardening:** Opportunities for creating innovative hydroponic systems that cater to smaller urban spaces and apartment living. - **Vertical Farming:** Potential for vertical farming systems to create more efficient use of space in urban areas. - **Soil-free Gardening:** Opportunities for innovation in designing gardening solutions that do not require soil. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** Opportunities for agriculture companies to invest in and research hydroponic and vertical farming technologies. - **Home Gardening:** Potential for companies to develop home gardening kits that make gardening more accessible for people with limited outdoor space. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can incorporate soil-free gardening solutions into their designs for small space living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Small Space Hydroponic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospring-pinch-hydroponic-system.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Oversized Adaptable Gardening Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-tower.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Soil-Free Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-system.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md)