# Refrigerated Plants The Kitchen Garden Refrigerator by Hanna SandströM By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-garden-refrigerator References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/11/refrigerator-that-grows-plants/) I don’t know exactly what to make of the [Kitchen Garden Refrigerator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo). I mean, while it’s an interesting concept, would it actually work? If it does, I can see the appeal. Designed by Hanna Sandström, she has teamed up with [Green Fortune & Whirlpool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm) to come up with the Kitchen Garden Refrigerator. Essentially, you can store [fresh produce (herbs and greens only)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini) in this special compartment so they not only last longer, but also continue growing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Indoor Farming Appliances:** Innovative appliances that allow users to grow fresh produce indoors, extending the shelf life and nutritional value of their food. - **Smart Refrigeration Systems:** Refrigeration systems that incorporate AI and IoT technology to minimize waste and improve food preservation. - **Sustainable Food Storage:** Eco-friendly refrigeration systems that are designed to reduce food waste and improve the sustainability of food storage methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Appliance:** Opportunities for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop products that improve the quality and sustainability of food storage. - **Indoor Farming:** Innovations in indoor farming technology and resources to support the growth of fresh produce for personal use. - **Smart Home:** Grow use cases for smart home technology that enhance people's ability to grow and store fresh produce in the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Minimalist Gardener Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-cultivator.md) - [Food Preservation Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beko.md) - [Water-Filled Herb Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-mason.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Perennial Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-systems.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm.md)