# Train Commuter Gardens The Saradofarm Scheme Lets Train Commuters Garden On-the-Go By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-03-11 | Updated 2014-03-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-commuters References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/japan-train-station-allotments-commuters-garden-move/) & [soradofarm](http://www.soradofarm.com/) The Soradofarm scheme is putting gardens on top of Japanese railway stations so busy train commuters can grow their own vegetables. There are now five [train stations in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatsushima-station) involved in the garden allotment initiative. Anyone -- farmers and non-farmers -- can use the gardens. Each user must pay a fee every year and are then allowed to use a three meter-long section. Users have unlimited access to the garden tools and have the option to pay more if they would like their plots weeded regularly. The train-top gardens give busy commuters the chance to partake in the ritual of [home gardening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-stats). By making it a [communal activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet), a sense of community is reinforced. Not to mention the added bonus of promoting locally grown produce. When it comes to this gardening train station revolution, I'm all aboard! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Train-top Gardening:** The growth of train-top gardens is providing commuters with a chance to take part in home gardening and promoting locally grown produce. - **Community Gardening:** By creating a communal activity, train-top gardens are reinforcing a sense of community amongst users. - **Pay-to-garden:** The garden allotment initiative requires users to pay a fee every year for use, potentially opening up a new revenue stream for railway companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** The growth of train-top gardening is promoting locally grown produce and could change the way we view and interact with agriculture. - **Transportation:** The installation of train-top gardens provides a unique opportunity for railway companies to offer innovative and sustainable services to their customers. - **Real Estate:** Train-top gardens are potentially opening up new spaces for gardening and agriculture, leading to new markets for real estate opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Soil-Free Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-system.md) - [Modern Indoor Farm Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-farm-stand.md) - [Modular Indoor Gardening Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gud-plant-box.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md)