Finding Happiness in Hydroponics with Gardyner Sophie Banton

Gardyner and her young daughter in matching shirts

If you asked Sophie Banton about gardening three years ago, she would have told you she’d never planted a single seed. Three years later her house is brimming with colorful fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and there’s no going back. When the pandemic hit, Sophie and her daughter Ari found themselves spending a lot more time indoors. So she sat down to think about what could brighten their space. Her first thought- plants. And not just houseplants, fruits and vegetables you can eat.

A Look Back at 2021

A Lot Happened in 2021. Nasa landed a rover on Mars (again!), the climate change conference took place in Glasgow, and pictures of a chilly Bernie Sanders with giant mittens went viral. A lot happened at Gardyn too. We started the year with one Gardyn, a small team, and big dreams for the year ahead. Our community expanded to 11,200 Gardyners with memberships, sharing recipes, stories, plants they’ve grown, tales of their pets, children, and meals together. Small acts of care added beauty and intentionality throughout the day and changed the way we thought about time.

10 Ways to Celebrate Sustainably This Season

Whether you love to deck the halls or prefer to cozy up by the fire, here are ten ways to feel the joy while keeping your footprint light this holiday […]

September Plant Release: Breen, Campanula, Savory and Zaatar

The possibilities to enhance meal planning with homegrown ingredients are endless with Gardyn. Each month we’re delighted to bring new varieties to your Gardyning portfolio and even more fresh food to your plate!

5 Emotions Gardening Brings Out in You

Did you know you can have your own horticultural therapy session right in your own home when you’re interacting with your Gardyn? Here are 5 emotions gardening can bring out in you.

August Plant Release: Cape Gooseberry, Red Sorrel, and Purslane

Three new plants have arrived for your Gardyn including unique Cape Gooseberry, nutritional Red Sorrel, and tender Purslane.