Horticulture

By 2050, the UN thinks there will be nearly 10 billion people on planet Earth, with 68 percent living in urban areas. New research explores whether Aztec farming techniques could hold one answer to feeding the cities of the future.

​It can be challenging, growing delicate plants from seeds. A group of Korean entrepreneurs is out to make the process easier – and techier – with the Wi-Fi-connected, water-pump-equipped and smartphone-controlled Bloomengine.

If you've ever owned exotic reptiles, amphibians and/or plants, then you'll know that keeping their living conditions optimal can be quite the challenge. Well, that's where the Biopod comes in. It's an app-controlled terrarium that automatically makes sure everything stays just right.

Australian innovator Chris Wilkins has developed a new technology to make vertical green walls simple with his plug and play concept. Lightweight, modular and with a cleverly designed aeroponics system, business is booming.

Plans for London's Garden Bridge are beginning to flourish. Designed by architect Thomas Heatherwick and renowned horticulturist Dan Pearson, the bridge will provide a green public space and will link the South Bank with Covent Garden. Gizmag spoke to Dan Pearson about his vision for it.