The Mobile Food Garden Caters to Apartment Tenants with Green Thumbs
Amelia Roblin — October 3, 2011 — Eco
References: tuvie
Even without a backyard, one can still carry out her passion for planting. The Mobile Food Garden affords the ideal setup for a personal vegetable patch contained within one convenient artificial unit.
Essentially an adjustable shelf with wheels, the invention incorporates planters and flower pots in the place of ledges, paired with overflow trays and perforated bases. The contraption can be rolled from inside of the house to the balcony or the porch, poised to receive falling raindrops and rays from the beaming sun.
Designer Nancy Wang addresses the cycle of growth in her Mobile Food Garden, suggesting that thriving herbs should be placed on the top of the trolley while germinating seeds rest at its base. Water collection and a worm farm are integrated as well, so to encourage environmentally responsible activities and the rich nourishment of the sprouting seedlings.
Essentially an adjustable shelf with wheels, the invention incorporates planters and flower pots in the place of ledges, paired with overflow trays and perforated bases. The contraption can be rolled from inside of the house to the balcony or the porch, poised to receive falling raindrops and rays from the beaming sun.
Designer Nancy Wang addresses the cycle of growth in her Mobile Food Garden, suggesting that thriving herbs should be placed on the top of the trolley while germinating seeds rest at its base. Water collection and a worm farm are integrated as well, so to encourage environmentally responsible activities and the rich nourishment of the sprouting seedlings.
Trend Themes
1. Urban Gardening - The Mobile Food Garden exemplifies the growing trend of urban gardening by providing apartment tenants with a convenient way to have a personal vegetable patch.
2. Vertical Farming - The adjustable shelf design of the Mobile Food Garden taps into the trend of vertical farming, allowing users to maximize space by growing plants in a compact, stacked format.
3. Sustainable Living - The integrated water collection and worm farm features of the Mobile Food Garden align with the trend of sustainable living, encouraging environmentally responsible activities and nurturing seedlings with rich nourishment.
Industry Implications
1. Home Gardening - The Mobile Food Garden presents an opportunity for the home gardening industry to cater to apartment dwellers and provide innovative solutions for urban agriculture.
2. Furniture and Home Decor - The Mobile Food Garden combines functionality and aesthetics, offering a unique furniture piece that caters to urban gardening enthusiasts and expands the market for furniture and home decor industries.
3. Sustainable Design - The incorporation of water collection and worm farm in the Mobile Food Garden highlights the potential for sustainable design practices in the industry, fostering opportunities for eco-friendly product development.
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