Growing Your Own Food Just Got Even More Fun!

Think growing your own food is just about fresh veggies? Think again. There are some hilarious, weird, and downright awesome trends happening in the world of home gardening, and trust us—you’ll want in on these.

1. Square Tomatoes? Yup, They Exist 

   Japanese farmers have figured out how to grow square watermelons, but now home gardeners are experimenting with square tomatoes. They use molds to shape their fruit as it grows—how cool is that?

2. The ‘No-Weeding’ Trend (Because We’re Lazy, Too)

   Forget digging in the dirt—growing food in aeroponic systems like the Airgarden means no weeding, no mess, and no bending over. Just fresh, clean, hassle-free food. Airgarden for the WIN 🥇

3. People Are Naming Their Plants Now

   Seriously. ‘Plant Parenting’ is a thing, and people are giving their basil and mint plants names like ‘Leaf Erickson’ and ‘Kale-y Cuoco.’ Why not name your Airgarden greens for extra fun?

4. ‘Plant Swaps’ Are the New Dinner Parties

   Forget bringing a bottle of wine—next time you’re invited to a BBQ, bring a homegrown plant instead! More and more people are trading plants and seedlings as gifts. Host a plant swap and watch your collection grow!

5. Growing Food for the ‘Aesthetic’

   TikTok and Instagram are full of home gardens that look too good to be real. From perfectly arranged vertical gardens to color-coordinated herb walls, people are now growing food just for the aesthetic. If it makes growing food more fun, why not?

6. Glow-in-the-Dark Plants

   Yes, you read that right! Scientists have started creating glow-in-the-dark plants using bioluminescent technology, and some home growers are getting their hands on these futuristic leafy wonders. Who needs a nightlight when you have a glowing basil plant?

7. Growing Food Underwater

   With space running out on land, some innovative gardeners are experimenting with underwater gardening—growing food in ocean bubbles or even backyard fish tanks. A little extreme? Maybe. But also, kind of genius!

8. DIY Mushroom Growing Kits

   Move over lettuce—homegrown mushrooms are taking over! More and more people are using countertop mushroom-growing kits to cultivate gourmet fungi like oysters and lion’s mane mushrooms. Bonus: they grow super fast!

9. Veggie Tattoos’ on Cucumbers and Zucchinis

   Gardeners are using stencils to “tattoo” patterns and words onto their growing veggies, creating artistic homegrown masterpieces. Imagine picking a zucchini with your name on it—next level!

10. Edible Flower Ice Cubes

    Gardeners are freezing edible flowers from their home gardens into ice cubes for fancy drinks and cocktails. Instagram-worthy AND delicious? Yes, please!