Sneak Peek into the 2020 Garden Trends

We work year-round to source trends for our Garden Trend Reports. And this year, we couldn't wait a day past April 1 to share some of the biggest trends we’re predicting for 2020.

Grow a Garden on Your... Face

First it was garden crowns, and then it was garden beards, but the newest trend in flowers in your... garden brows. The trend features whimsical garden-themed accents fit for a fairy, including tiny flowers and butterfly stickers intricately placed on and around the brows, as well as a lush-green base that imparts a grassy effect. 

Glitter Food

There is something shiny! Eat it! From lattés to donuts, glitter is making its way onto the food scene, providing dazzling aesthetics and social media-friendly images. People like putting glitter on their bodies—so why not also on their food? Now, don't get us wrong; glittery coffee is admittedly a tad (OK, extremely) unnecessary. But hey, we're all for adding a little more sparkle to our daily routine. 

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Sustainable Living Powered by... Poo

The Pakistani port city of Karachi announced plans for a new bus network with a difference: the 200 city buses will be powered by cow poo 🐮💩 The network will serve 320,000 passengers daily, and reduce carbon emissions by 2.6 million tonnes over the next 30 years. City authorities say the buses will be running in 2020. Water buffaloes, we salute you! 

And that's not all poo can do! At Elephant POOPOOPAPER PARK 🐘💩🌴in Chiang Mai, eco-friendly recycled paper is made with Elephant poo! 

 

While these might seem a bit outlandish, Garden Media Group has been accurately predicting industry trends for over a decade. But you’re right, today, April 1st is a wee bit early for our annual predictions, so stay tuned to find out which trends really make the cut for 2020 …

And if you haven't downloaded 2019 yet, please do so today!

Garden Media Invited to Present 2019 Garden Trends at Exclusive Event in Italy

Katie has been invited to present the 2019 Garden Trends Report at an exclusive event hosted by the Orlandelli Organization, Orlandelli Horizon.

Held September 27, 2018 in Bologna, Italy, the Horizon conference will raise awareness of the importance of gardening and, in turn, inspire new gardeners.

Marco Orlandelli, managing director of Orlandelli Organization, wants to increase the value of the green industry around the world. But knows that he can’t realize this dream alone. This is why he created the event and brought together the top speakers in their fields.

Besides the newest trends in gardening, managers and entrepreneurs who attend the conference will learn more about consumer interaction, digital branding and creativity. Katie is one of three speakers from three countries: America, France, and Italy.

Marco’s passion for building a global green industry has inspired us to think about worldwide trends. We are thrilled to be presenting our trends to a European audience for the first time.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the garden industry and interact with experts.

The Orlandelli Group LLC, based in Canicossa (Marcaria), Italy, is a five generation floriculture business. They are innovative leaders in creating special containers, production benches and landscaping software for displayers in garden centers, carts and flower shops.

For more information about Orlandelli Horizon visit www.orlandellihorizon.com.

To download our latest trends, visit http://www.gardenmediagroup.com/trends. 

Exclusive Sneak Peek at 2019 Garden Trends

We work year-round to source trends for our Garden Trend Reports. And this year, we couldn't wait a day past April 1 to share some of the biggest trends we’re predicting for 2019.

Here is an exclusive sneak peek:

Pee Sheds

Ladies have been loving their she sheds, but what happens when nature calls? 

In 2019, we will see she shed owners rushing out for a second shed — a pee shed. These small structures are separate from homes and contain one or more toilets. They’re absolutely perfect for sitting and thinking and listening to nature’s music.

Those who have styled their homes and sheds to be more “primitive” may choose to include a pit latrine or a bucket. Those looking for a modern twist will definitely want to take a leak in the $10,000 NeoRest 750, which includes a remote controlled bidet. 

Whatever you choose, don’t forget to bring your seed catalog for paper on the go. 

Moss Capes

Wedding season is here. 

As the weather begins to warm, bohemian brides everywhere are dreaming of seaside escapes, beautiful meadows in full bloom or a magical forest to be married in. Dreams of flowing dresses, bare feet and flower crowns have begun. 

But wait, this new trend in floral wear is not flower crowns. Its moss capes! 

This new trend will show your friends that you are truly one with nature. Moss capes can be made with any type of moss you’d like – including what is growing in your backyard! Want to add a pop of color? Weave in dandelions, the common daisy, creeping buttercup or any other colorful weed found in your yard. You will be the bride to remember! 

Plantcestry Reveal Parties

Pink Brandywines or Cherokee Purples? What’s your tomato plant’s plantcestry?

You can get DNA tests for yourself, your pets and now — your plants. Digging deep into your favorite plants’ plantcestry opens new doors for gardeners everywhere. These tests are especially helpful for gardeners who just wait to see what sprouts up in their garden from their compost.

Your results are a great starting point for connecting with other gardeners with similar plants. Find out where your plants are native to, what other plants they’re related to and basically everything you could ever want to know including an ethnicity estimate and a list of DNA matches (other people’s plants who have taken the Plancestry test).

Once you’ve got a potential breakdown of your plants heritage by percentage, throw a plancestry reveal party and make a video to share with friends and family on social media!  

Edible Plant Pods

Across the world, people are asking themselves, "Do I dare to eat a Tide Pod?”

No, the answer is no. Do not, under any circumstances, eat Tide Pods.

However, Plant Pods are the newest craze. Clearly targeting Generation Z, plant pods are available in an array of bright green, purple and red. Some pods can be eaten in the entirety, and some have to be opened to enjoy the contents inside.

Like most fads, people are turning to social media to share people eating their Plant Pods.

— Tower Garden (@TowerGarden) March 4, 2018

While these might seem a bit outlandish, Garden Media Group has been accurately predicting industry trends for over a decade. Today, April 1st is a wee bit early for our annual predictions, so stay tuned to find out which trends make the cut in our 2019 Garden Trends Report…

And if you haven't downloaded 2018 yet, please do so today!