# Graphic Novel Gardens Keep it Green with ‘Manga Farming' By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-farming References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/04/12/manga-comics-vegetable-farming/) & [pinktentacle](http://pinktentacle.com/2010/04/manga-farming/) When I first heard the term ‘Manga Farming,’ I’ll admit that I pictured someone planting their mangas in the soil. A more reasonable person might think that it is a manga-like guide on how to farm; however, we’d both be wrong. ‘Manga Farming’ is a concept devised by artist Koshi Kawachi, who was able to successfully [grow radish sprouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden) within the pages of old mangas! So, those mangas that have collecting dust in your home can be recycled for [vegetable farming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs)! Did you ever think that your Japanese graphic novel was not only capable of entertaining, but feeding you as well? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Manga Farming:** Manga farming is a disruptive agriculture trend that combines the art of Japanese comics and urban agriculture to increase food sustainability in cities. - **Edible Books:** Edible books is a trend that reimagines books as a medium for growing herbs, sprouts, and other small vegetables to promote sustainable agriculture. - **Green Creativity:** Green creativity is a trend that combines art and agriculture to offer playful and innovative solutions for urban food production, waste reduction, and environmental education. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Publishing industry can capitalize on the edible books trend by developing new products that combine reading and gardening, such as seed-infused paper or garden kits. - **Urban Agriculture:** Urban agriculture industry can leverage manga farming as a way to attract new audiences and engage them in sustainable food production, while increasing the diversity of crops. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industry can explore green creativity as a platform to showcase how artistic interventions can transform urban spaces into productive, playful, and sustainable environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Modern Indoor Farm Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-farm-stand.md) - [Indoor Gardening Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fieldhouse.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md) - [Minimalist Greenery Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-propagation-bookend.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md)