# Illuminated Micro Gardens Etsy's Valsfer Shop Specializes in Eco Lighting Fixture Planters By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-05-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-garden References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523184015/grasslamp-a-modern-green-desktop-garden) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Valsfer?ref=l2-shop-info-name) Available on [Etsy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) Valsfer shop, this micro garden concept is a half lighting fixture, half planter. The [hybrid table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp) is not only aesthetically pleasing, but is also functional, acting as a mood light in bedroom, living room or office spaces. This lamp's organic contents require no soil for growth -- the product is primarily designed to house microgreens and wheetgrass -- and are completely safe for those with curious pets. Featuring an orb-like construction, this eco lighting fixture "uses [hydroponic cultivation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden) to create a natural plant growth environment, without GMOs." The product is equipped with a sophisticated and intuitive watering system, and relies on built-in LEDs for growth. This table lamp boasts a multi-functional design, doubling as a micro garden that is sculptural, compact and most importantly eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco Lighting Fixture Planters:** Designing a line of eco-friendly home decor lighting fixtures that double as planters presents an opportunity for a disruptive innovation that combines aesthetics with practicality. - **Hydroponic Micro Gardens:** Creating hydroponic micro gardens for homes and offices presents an opportunty for a disruptive innovation that reduces environmental impact and provides a sustainable source of fresh produce. - **Sophisticated Plant-watering Systems for Indoor Gardens:** Developing sophisticated plant-watering systems for indoor gardens that are easy to use and maintain presents an opportunity for a disruptive innovation that appeals to home gardeners, nature lovers, and professionals alike. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Integrating indoor gardens into home decor presents an opportunity for a disruptive innovation that appeals to environmentally conscious consumers who value aesthetics and function. - **Urban Agriculture:** Investing in indoor micro garden systems as a form of urban agriculture presents an opportunity for a disruptive innovation that increases access to fresh produce and reduces the carbon footprint of transportation and shipping. - **Lighting Design:** Incorporating planters into lighting design presents an opportunity for a disruptive innovation that appeals to consumers who value creative and inventive design, while contributing to environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Garden-Integrated Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-1.md) - [Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4.md) - [Ambient Grow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-ambient-grow-light.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Plant-Friendly Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecrop.md) - [Plant-Supporting Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-growlight.md) - [Soil-Powered Light Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli.md)