# Self-Watering Eco-Planters Let’s Patch Allows You to Grow Herbs Easily in Your Own Home By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-05-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-patch References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letspatch/self-watering-patch-planter-for-herbs-and-greens-0) & [letspatch](http://www.letspatch.com/) If you’ve always want to grow your own veggies, but aren't all that green-fingered, then Let’s Patch will provide you with the perfect introduction into home horticulture. Let’s Patch comes in a neat flat pack package, but don’t worry it’s not as complicated as your Billy Bookshelf from [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-storage-container) -- this planter can be assembled in minutes. Let’s Patch’s small and compact shape makes it the perfect solution for people in [cramped spaces and crowded urban areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospring-pinch-hydroponic-system) to grow their own. Get to planting your own herbs or vegetables and watch them grow like magic on your windowsill this summer. The neat part about Let's Patch is its unique irrigation system means it’s [self-watering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1) all the way. Let’s Patch is even being used as part of the Growing Chefs Gardening and cooking programs in BC to help get children involved in growing their own food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Home Horticulture:** Self-watering eco planters like Let's Patch are making it easier for individuals to grow their own veggies and herbs at home. - **Urban Gardening:** Compact and self-watering planters like Let's Patch are providing solutions for those living in cramped spaces and crowded urban areas to grow their own food. - **Educational Gardening:** Self-watering planters like Let's Patch are being used in gardening and cooking programs to get children involved in growing their own food. ### Where This Applies - **Home Gardening:** The home gardening industry can capitalize on convenient, educational and self-sustaining products like Let's Patch to attract new customers and markets. - **Green Living:** Eco-friendly and self-watering planters like Let's Patch contribute to the green living industry's mission of promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle choices. - **Education:** Educational institutions and afterschool programs can utilize products like Let's Patch to promote hands-on and engaging learning experiences centered on gardening and sustainable living practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Four-in-One Herb Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-herbs-indoor-herb-garden.md) - [Growth-Accelerating Smart Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letpot-smart-garden.md) - [Spherical Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-basil-selfwatering-globe.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Automated Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden.md)