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EasyBloom Plant Sensor brings USB gadgetry to gardening
Using NASA science 24 September 2009 17:38 GMT
The EasyBloom Plant Sensor is the first web-based gardening tool that recommends the best plants for any location and provides plant care advice.

Although already launched in the States, we've only just heard of the USB gadget and thought we'd bring news of...
Firebox offers Power Plant Growing Machine
For those who want their herbs in hurry 27 July 2009 15:00 GMT
If you want your herbs in a hurry then Firebox has the answer with its new Power Plant Growing Machine.

Apparently a result of pioneering NASA technology this aeroponic device lets you grow plants indoors in all seasons, without soil.

An internal...
OfficePOD unveiled for your back garden
"The next generation of workplace" 15 May 2009 16:39 GMT
Homeworkers should take a look at the new OfficePOD, a self-contained sort of mini-office for your garden to help separate your work-from-home-life from your home-life.

Measuring 2.1 x 2.1 metres, the teeny structure apparently requires no planning permission...
Mathmos Wind Light launches
Green garden lighting 30 April 2009 11:03 GMT
Firebox is offering some green lighting for your garden - available in red or blue - if you get our meaning.

With 6cm propellers, the Mathmos Wind Light uses the breeze to power the built-in red or blue LEDs.

There are no batteries required, just...
Aqua Soundz floating speaker launches for summer
Pool party! 8 April 2009 9:21 GMT
The GadgetShop.com is offering a novel speaker for summer - the Aqua Soundz wireless floating speaker.

For sun-soaked sounds in the pool (or maybe the bath if it rains) the system comes in two parts, a transmitter unit and the floating speaker itself.
Gastar miGrill with built-in speakers launched
Boogie while you BBQ 16 March 2009 18:00 GMT
Nothing screams summer more than barbecues and good music, and the Gastar miGrill Tabletop Gas Grill with built-in speakers combines both of them so you can boogie while you BBQ.

Combining 160 square inches of cooking surface, 8500 BTUs of heat and two powerful...
Electronic firework launcher on sale
Safety first with remote control gizmo 20 October 2008 17:32 GMT
Maplin is offering an "electronic remote control firework launcher" in time for Bonfire Night.

The gizmo claims to dramatically reduce the chance of injury by launching fireworks without a flame and at a safe distance.

Battery powered and portable,...
Firewinder eco gadget promises light show in your garden
Ooh look at the pretty lights 11 September 2008 12:57 GMT
The Firewinder is a new eco gadget that, rather than use the wind to recharge your batteries or power a small child, has been designed to merely look pretty in the garden.

The move, its creators hope, will encourage kids to understand that wind has the potential...
Solar fairy lights launch
Purty-up your garden without hurting the planet 3 July 2008 13:58 GMT
Ignoring the apocalyptic looking sky in the pic, we like these solar powered fairy lights from Firebox that charge up during the day and light up at night. A set with 50 LEDs is £24.95 while the string of 100 is £34.95, available now.
Solar power plant pot launches
How does your garden glow? 20 June 2008 12:01 GMT
Taking photosynthesis to the next level, as its name suggests, this 28cm tall designer pot soaks up the sun's rays in order to charge an internal battery that powers built-in LEDs.

As night falls the entire pot begins to glow, adding an "enchanting" touch...
Grundig launches wireless, weather-proof iPod speaker
Bucket-shaped sound that protects your 'pod 12 June 2008 13:52 GMT
Grundig is offering you the chance to get the party started in your garden with the new portable outdoor "Emanate" wireless speaker system.

With a rechargeable battery that gives up to 8 hours of music on a single charge, the speaker is cordless, portable,...
Big Wave trampoline launches
"The ultimate in summer water fun" 10 June 2008 9:21 GMT
If you want to give your bog standard trampolining action a bit of a twist, how about the "Big Wave" that's super galvanised in order to withstand the weight of water, as well as bouncy kids?
Pot that tells you what your plant needs
Flower power 30 May 2008 15:50 GMT
All of your friends laughing at your ability to kill all things green - even the sturdest of cacti?

Well here's a device for you - the rather sleek looking Pet Plant by designer Junyi Heo.

The pot measures soil conditions, temperature, humidity,...
Anti-fly sphere promises to get bugs to buzz off
Little drop of horrors (for flies) 9 May 2008 15:25 GMT
You've spread your blanket on the dewy grass, the picnic is ready for munching, the Pimms poured, and then the buzzing starts.

This little drop of glass could be the answer to seeing off the clouds of bugs.

The Anti-Fly Sphere Device, designed by...
"Practice Plant" for those without green fingers
Concept design that could garner gardeners 2 May 2008 13:18 GMT
There's an old adage about relationships - if you're able to keep a plant alive, you can get a cat, and if you manage to keep that from starvation, then you're ready for a long-term relationship.

Well here's a way of cheating at stage one.

The "Practice...
Grillslinger Sport utility belt for barbecuers launches
Men rejoice. Manfully 22 April 2008 15:37 GMT
Aside from an excess of facial hair, considering things that make a man feel well, manly, we'd wager utility belts and barbecues are high on most male's lists.

Combining the two then is a testosterone-fuelled recipe for success that will have most burger-loving,...
Limited edition St George's Day Robomow launches
"Sir Cut A Lot" 21 April 2008 17:23 GMT
A new limited edition Robomow is being launched to celebrate St George's Day.

Featuring a St George's Day cross emblazoned across its back and confusing English history timelines somewhat, the mower has been dubbed the "Sir Cut Alot - mower of the roundtable"....
Inflatable "blimp" projector screen
Squishy 17 April 2008 12:57 GMT
If you want to recreate the drive-in movie effect in your back yard, in a weatherpoof, squishy stylee then the blimp screen is for you.

A home starter package, complete with blower-upper, projector and DVD player and a 6 x 8 foot "baby" blimp screen costs around...
VIDEO: Husqvarna solar powered automatic lawnmower
Never have to mow the grass again 6 March 2008 16:25 GMT
Husqvarna, the world's largest lawnmower manufacturer, has launched the world's first automatic electric solar powered hybrid robotic lawn mower in the UK on Thursday.

Megawhat was there to get some video of the machine in action.
Husqvarna solar powered automatic lawnmower launched
Never have to mow the grass again 6 March 2008 12:11 GMT
Husqvarna, the world's largest lawnmower manufacturer, has launched the world's first automatic electric solar powered hybrid robotic lawn mower in the UK on Thursday.

The new lawnmower offers users happy to pay the £2000 price tag the promise of never having...
AeroGarden computer plant-pot promises perfect harvest
Looks like something out of Back To The Future II 26 September 2007 16:37 GMT
If you like the idea of fresh herbs grown yourself but don't have green fingers, one company is about to come to your rescue with the AeroGarden.

Claiming to be the "world's first indoor smart garden" the AeroGarden is a miniature garden designed for complete...