# Stackable Indoor Gardens These Pods Make Indoor Planting Easier for Apartment Dwellers By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-planting References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/09/25/cultivation-in-the-city/) & [designideas.pics](https://www.designideas.pics/indoor-garden/) A project titled 'Indoor Garden' by designer Davorin Mesaric makes urban planting and fresh eating more accessible to those living in [compact apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospring-pinch-hydroponic-system). The benefits of greenery are undeniable, however, most apartments don't provide the ideal conditions for one to grow fresh fruit and vegetables. In order to allow more city-dwellers to reap the benefits of indoor greenery, this design equips individuals with [16 growing pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantafrom-smart-indoor-garden), which can house various fruits, veggies or herbs. The pods are lit by [florescent lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-1), which replicates the natural solar spectrum, meaning the greenery can thrive in any season. The stackable pods provide an ideal environment for the vegetation, without taking up too much space, serving as the perfect apartment companion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stackable Indoor Gardens:** The trend of stackable indoor gardens provides apartment dwellers with a space-efficient solution for growing their own fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. - **Urban Planting:** The trend of urban planting offers city-dwellers the opportunity to bring greenery into their homes and benefit from fresh produce even in compact living spaces. - **Vertical Farming:** The trend of vertical farming allows for efficient and sustainable cultivation of crops in urban areas, maximizing space utilization and minimizing environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home and Garden:** The home and garden industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity by offering compact and stackable gardening systems tailored to apartment living. - **Food and Agriculture:** The food and agriculture industry can explore new avenues by developing specialized indoor farming solutions that cater to the needs of urban dwellers. - **Sustainability and Energy:** The sustainability and energy industry can capitalize on the trend by creating innovative lighting systems and technologies that support indoor gardening and reduce energy consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.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) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Minimalist Gardener Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-cultivator.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouthub-indoor-garden.md) - [Gardening Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verda-garden.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md)