# Ultra-Compact Indoor Garden Pods The 'PICO' Mini Indoor Gardens Can be Scaled Up or Down By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-indoor-gardens References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/indoor-garden-03-04-2020/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hrbstn/pico-a-farm-in-your-palm-growing-is-fun-again?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fdaabcea) The '[PICO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb30)' mini indoor gardens are a cleverly solution for urbanites who are looking for a way to cultivate their own produce from the comfort of home without the need for large devices or their own outdoor space. The gardening pods feature a [compact design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter) that will enable users to plant their choice of greenery and keep them supported at all times thanks to a series of [built-in LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-1). The units can be interconnected with one another to create large or small garden spaces that match the preferences of urbanites to allow for a custom level of greenery. The 'PICO' mini indoor gardens are focused on supporting plants seamlessly and are perfect for those who might not have a green thumb to make care as easy as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vertical Gardening:** The trend of vertical gardening allows urbanites to cultivate their own produce in limited spaces, revolutionizing traditional gardening methods. - **Indoor Farming:** Indoor farming is a growing trend that offers the opportunity to grow fresh produce year-round, regardless of outdoor conditions. - **Smart Gardening:** Smart gardening technologies provide an innovative solution for urbanites, combining automation and data to optimize plant growth and care. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home & Garden:** The home and garden industry can leverage the trend of indoor gardening to develop innovative products and solutions for urban dwellers. - **Urban Agriculture:** The urban agriculture industry can capitalize on the trend of compact indoor gardens to create sustainable farming systems in urban environments. - **Iot & Automation:** The IoT and automation industry can explore opportunities in smart gardening technologies to develop connected devices and systems for plant care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md) - [Smart Indoor Hydroponics Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-modular-indoor-hydroponics-garden-grow-vegetables-and-herbs-automatic.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md) - [Indoor Herb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini.md)