# Plantable Comic Books The Gardener is a Caped Eco-Crusader Who Becomes Herbs When Planted By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-comic-books References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/22/bury-these-comic-books-in-the-ground-and-theyll-grow-plants/) & [store.sprouthome](http://store.sprouthome.com/gacobo.html) Comic book geeks with a green thumb are really going to dig [Sprout Home's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-organics) new plantable comic books. Sprout Home's plantable comic books follow the adventures of The Gardener, a mysterious superhero who fights weeds and becomes herbs if you bury him underground. I don't expect many comic book fans to trample each other rushing out to buy copies of The Gardener, but I do think that plantable comic books have a legitimate chance to take off. People love to help the environment while getting something in return; so why not get a [delicious and nutritious herb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lettuce-grow) every time you buy a comic book? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plantable Comic Books:** Sprout Home's plantable comic books offer a unique and interactive reading experience that combines storytelling with sustainability. - **Eco-friendly Entertainment:** The rise of plantable comic books reflects the growing demand for eco-friendly forms of entertainment that engage and educate consumers. - **Environmental Consciousness in Pop Culture:** The popularity of The Gardener and other eco-themed superheroes in plantable comic books indicates a shift towards more environmentally conscious narratives in pop culture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore plantable comic books as a disruptive innovation opportunity to attract environmentally conscious readers and offer a unique reading experience. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies in the eco-friendly products industry can consider diversifying into plantable comic books to tap into the growing market of sustainable entertainment options. - **Eco-education:** Educational institutions and organizations promoting ecological awareness can utilize plantable comic books as a creative tool to educate and engage students in environmental topics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plantable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igreen-cover.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Minimalist Greenery Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-propagation-bookend.md) - [Modular Indoor Gardening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gud-plant-box.md) - [Plantable Seed-Infused Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalebi.md) - [Comprehensive Gardening Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardenuity.md) - [Indoor Gardening Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fieldhouse.md) - [Organic Cooking-Themed Plant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-plant-collection.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md)