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FEATURE

NEW GENERATION OF URBAN

GARDENERS

Once dismissed as an activity for retirees, gardening is now becoming a popular
trend among millennials and Gen Z. The art of growing vegetables, herbs and

flowers now blends sustainability, creativity and the joy of connecting with nature.

Easy to install greenhouse Green fingers turn gardening into Keep vegetable gardens thriving with good quality gardening tools
which is space-efficient, quick a rewarding experience
to set up and suitable for year-
round plant growth

emu is an online marketplace that has gained popularity for
its affordable prices and wide variety of products. It connects
Tconsumers directly with manufacturers, reducing the middleman
costs and mark-ups. The e-commerce platform is available in over 90
markets since launching in September 2022 in the U.S.
Millennials are strong advocates of this mindset. They have embraced
the lifestyle of value-for-money shopping and stretching their budgets.
Vegetable gardening is booming, whether it’s millennials escaping
the city or those with just a balcony to work with. It provides ways to
live more sustainably, and even small spaces can thrive with the right
plants. Cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and radishes are great starters, and
herbs like basil and mint do well in containers. Marigolds, petunias and
pansies add colour and attract pollinators, boosting productivity. Air layering pods promote Waterproof gloves with claws are
Choosing the right plants is key, but having the right tools is essential healthy root growth for plants suitable for digging and planting,
to success. While finding quality gardening gadgets can be expensive, and propagation making gardening easy and mess-
the right ones can save time and prevent frustration. Without them, free
the process can feel overwhelming.
Innovative gadgets for vegetable gardens spaces, people are searching for innovative and easy-to-use tools,
Gardening tools have adapted and modern gadgets can help proving that having a vegetable garden can be both modern and
gardeners transform their existing vegetable gardens or start fashionable.
something new. Temu offers budget-friendly tools designed to make Recently, Temu has begun inviting local sellers in markets like
things easier for garden lovers. Specialised tools such as an irrigation Spain, the US, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico,
system, shovels, rakes, buckets for layering or seed beds are essential Belgium, Poland and Austria to join its platform. With more local sellers,
for successful growing. Waterproof garden gloves with claws are an Temu will offer an even wider and more varied selection of products
innovative tool, enabling digging and planting. to cater to the preferences and needs of consumers, while supporting
local businesses. The company expects as much as 80% of total sales
Cultivating hobbies with Temu in Europe to come from this local-to-local model, and for European-
Cultivating a vegetable garden at home is becoming increasingly based sellers to be able to sell to global markets through Temu in the
popular. It can be personalised and have its own special character, at future.
the same time taking the environment into consideration.
The urban landscape is changing, with balconies becoming the new Information and photos supplied by Irvine Partners Creative Communications
space for growing vegetables and flowers. To make the most of these Agency. n

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