# String Gardens Urbanites Turn to Anti-Gravity Gardening in Their Homes By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-01-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/string-gardens References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/string_gardens) & [stringgardens](http://www.stringgardens.com/index.php) String gardens are the perfect way to keep up your green thumb in an [urban environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green). Using twine and clumps of earth, people are planting seeds and hanging them from their ceilings to create a very mystical visual. These string gardens are just one of the many new [gravity-defying ways gardening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-tower) is keeping alive regardless of living space and urbanity. Check out some of the super neat string gardens above! **Implications** - The eco-movement has taken new routes within society and thus, many consumers cannot resist bringing the outdoors in. Products that are used both indoors and out are increasingly popular and should be mass produced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **String Gardens:** Urbanites are increasingly turning to anti-gravity methods of gardening, such as string gardens, to grow plants in small urban spaces. - **Indoor Gardening:** The trend towards indoor gardening, fueled by urbanization and the desire for eco-friendly decor, is creating opportunities for new product development and innovation. - **Hydroponic Gardening:** The rise of anti-gravity gardening and urban farming is driving demand for hydroponic technologies and systems that enable efficient and sustainable indoor plant growth. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** String gardens and other anti-gravity gardening methods are creating new opportunities for home decor companies to offer eco-friendly and visually striking products that enable consumers to bring nature indoors. - **Urban Farming:** The trend towards small-space gardening and urban farming is driving demand for innovative indoor growing solutions and sustainable agriculture technologies. - **Hydroponics:** The rise of indoor and urban gardening is creating opportunities for hydroponics companies to develop new systems and technologies that enable efficient and environmentally sustainable indoor plant growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Space-Saving Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-hydroponic-garden-tower.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Four-in-One Herb Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-herbs-indoor-herb-garden.md)