Growing Tips & Resources

Biophilic Design
What's in a scent? Fragrant gifts that keep on giving.
Olfactory sense research: Smell and emotion
Certain smells bring us back to the roots of even the...
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The Tech-Curious Grower
Hiya! I’m a curious cat. I’ve never made an impulsive choice, but I always make the right decisio...
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Plant Me! Part 3: Growframe Planting Scapes
Modern Sprout Smart Landscape Growframes and Growhouses alike are total stars for both their eleg...
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Plant Me! Series Part 2: Styling a Growframe
It’s so gorgeous. But where can I display it?
Our growframes are show-stoppers, it’s true. The on...
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Plant Me! Part 1: Growframe Basics
Modern Sprout’s biggest conversation starter is no doubt our line of grow lights. There’s nothing...
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houseplants
Tiny Terracotta Treasures
Celebrating? Compact and utterly delightful, Tiny Terracotta Kits make brilliant gifts.
These se...
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houseplants
Does temperature really matter to my plants?
Eighth grade biology lessons still ring true: Plants need water, light, and nutrients to grow. Wh...
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houseplants
Why Do I Need Plant Food?
Every living thing needs nutrients. Plants are no exception.
Every living thing needs nutrients t...
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DIY
Everyone Could Do With More Green
The benefits of growing at home are numerous. Plant care is a meditative practice and has been sh...
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DIY
What’s Aloe Actually Good For?
Aloe is one of the most resilient, widely available houseplants on the market. They can forgive e...
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Biophilic Design
2022 Gift Guide
Shopping for that unique character on your list is the challenge of the season. Clothes are fraug...
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DIY
The not-so-secret science of small seeds
All Modern Sprout kits come from humble beginnings. Starting your grow kits from seed is an incre...
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Apartment Living: Growing Green in Small Spaces
You may not know this, but we started in an apartment. Our partnered founders Nick and Sarah star...
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DIY
FAQ Plant Care: Propagating
What is propagating?
More or less, we’re making more of our existing plant collection by taking s...
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Indoor Plants
Pet Friendly Plant Recommendations
There’s a great standoff in my mother’s house. She, a plant-loving green thumb, is at odds with h...
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