# Climate-Controlled Smart Gardens The Nectar Allows Consumers to Grow Organic Produce Year-Round By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nectar References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/nectar-smart-garden/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [growithnectar](http://www.growithnectar.com/) Hummingbird recently released a smart garden called the Nectar that allows consumers to grow their own organic produce regardless of outdoor conditions. While many consumers are interested in growing their own food, issues such as a lack of outdoor space or a poor climate can make it nearly impossible to do so. This smart garden uses advanced climate control technology to allow consumers to grow their own food all year round. The Nectar consists of a transparent box equipped with a host of sensors and microcontrollers that adjust the internal environment according to what each plant needs. Unlike an ordinary garden, there is no soil or water needed to keep the Nectar garden thriving. Instead, consumers can use an accompanying app to control variables such as the temperature, humidity, pH levels and lighting. With the rise of the local food movement and the growing interest in DIY culture, this smart garden is the perfect option for amateur urban farmers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Climate-controlled Smart Gardens:** Advancements in climate control technology are creating new opportunities for smart gardens that allow for year-round organic produce. - **Soilless Gardening:** Smart gardens like The Nectar are paving the way for soilless gardening by using an accompanying app to control variables such as pH levels, temperature, and lighting. - **Indoor Farming:** Smart gardens like The Nectar are making it possible for consumers to grow their own crops indoors, which could lead to innovations in urban farming. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Technology:** Developments in climate-controlled smart gardens like The Nectar could lead to new innovations in smart home technology. - **Urban Farming:** Smart gardens like The Nectar could revolutionize the urban farming industry by making it possible for consumers to grow their own produce regardless of outdoor conditions. - **Food and Beverage:** Advancements in climate control technology in smart gardens like The Nectar could have a big impact on the food and beverage industry by enabling more people to grow their own produce at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Perennial Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-systems.md) - [Indoor Hydroponic Smart Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-gardens-indoor-device.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [AI-Powered Plant Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn-studio-2.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [Hydroponics Indoor Garden Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutraponics.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md)