Wired updated and reformatted its plant-and-gardener gift guide in May 2026 for the upcoming gardening season, adding 10 new gift ideas and revised testing notes on existing picks. [1]
The guide focuses on gifts that help people care for the plants and gardens they already have, rather than on decorative extras. Wired said, "I've rewritten and reformatted this guide for the upcoming gardening season with 10 new gift ideas, and updated testing notes on existing gifts." [1]
The author says they have reviewed indoor hydroponic gardens for WIRED and have been a plant parent for almost 30 years. Among the featured items is a Lettuce Grow countertop garden that uses the Kratky method of hydroponic gardening. [1]
The guide also notes that Lettuce Grow released a no-fuss, no-pump countertop garden setup last year. The system uses a 7-watt lamp, stands 18 inches tall and can run for 16 or 18 hours. WIRED says it can produce edible leaves within three weeks. [1]
The updated guide is now published for the 2026 gardening season. [1]
