Gardening Trends to Watch for in 2017
You’ve seen the headline on your computer screen or along the top or bottom of your phone app: Trending Now. Everyone wants to know what everyone else is finding interesting. There are news trends, business trends, fashion trends…even gardening trends. Industry experts predict several changes in the gardening “landscape” over the coming year.
Indoor gardening
The biggest trend seems to be the move toward greening up the great indoors. This coves several areas as more and more people want to add living plants to their inside living (and working) space. Here’s what you can expect indoor gardening to look like:
- More indoor plants. People are energized when surrounded by living things. This will mean an uptick in the number of houseplants used in home decorating. It will also mean you can expect to see more plants placed around the office and communal workspaces. The term “forest bathing” refers to the rejuvenating effects of time spent in the woods surrounded by trees, plants and woodland creatures. Since forest bathing is not readily available to all – you can expect to see a number of ways that people attempt to bring nature indoors.
2. More kitchen gardening. One of the most popular gardening trends will be a continuing rise in the popularity of kitchen gardening. The new generation cares about where their food comes from and what additives or chemicals may have been used in growing. Growing “clean” food at home will be increasingly popular. Everything from herbs to teas to medicinal plants will find a place in the kitchen or around the house. Grow lights will be used to extend vegetable gardening seasons indoors. Look for a rise in the number of home delivery programs which provide seeds, bulbs, quick-grow microgreens and other “at home gardening” supports.
3. Micro gardening. As compact living rises in cities, the demand will increase for more compact gardening. Another of the major gardening trends will therefore be a move to tidier container gardens or small-space gardens. Trees, shrubs and ornamentals bred to occupy a compact space will enjoy greater attention. Micro gardening will accommodate smaller living conditions while boasting of reduced demands on soil and water consumption. Very green.
Whether you’re ready to move all your gardening indoors or may just decide to increase your inside “green”, don’t forget to order a set of attractive plant markers. With renewed interest in adding plants, extending growing seasons and choosing space-conscious shrubs will come an interest in sharing information. Be sure to identify all of your finds with our Kincaid Plant Markers. They are high quality, easy-to-read, and last for years. Get yours today and be part of what’s trending now!
