Supplies to start your own indoor, hydroponic garden
Sprout sweet greens without the dirt. (Carolyn V via Unsplash/)Instead of relying on sunlight and dirt for sustenance, hydroponic gardens provide an environment for plants to thrive: an electric grow light, a mineral-rich food solution, and (in some models) a water pump. That means even the darkest apartments can still produce delicious tomatoes, or herbs for salads. These three glorious gardening systems (and one cool tool) will turn you into a green thumb—even if your apartment gets as much light as the Frigg Fjord Settlements in winter.Indulge your herbivorous tendencies. (Amazon/)If your previous forays into gardening have resulted in plants being returned to the soil rather more quickly than they arose from it, this well-priced LED-powered system may give you a boost of confidence without breaking your budget. It contains space for up to nine plants and is best used for herbs like basil, thyme, or mint. Sow and germinate...