Gardeners Dig These Gadgets

New tools can make your thumb look a little greener
By Laila Weir,  Newser Staff
Posted Jul 10, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
Gardeners Dig These Gadgets
Technology is making it ever easier to those not blessed with the greenest of thumbs to enjoy gardening.   (AP Photo)

Technology is coming to the rescue of gardening-handicapped yard owners. A variety of new tech tools can help weekend gardeners keep their plants alive and even thriving with a minimum of effort, reports MSNBC. Among the new green gadgets:

  • Wireless Weather Projection Station: This handy device measures temperature and barometric pressure to tell you when to plant.

  • SunCalc: A watch-battery-powered device that measures the sun, helping you find a spot with the right exposure for your plants.
  • Terra-Sorb: A gel that absorbs and stores extra water, and then slowly releases it.
  • Solar Irrigation Kit: A self-contained system that can water up to 20 plants.
  • Self-watering planters: Containers that store and release water to plants, with an easy-access refill spot.
(More gadget stories.)

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