If you are looking for inspiration to spruce up your garden (or lack thereof), then look no further! We've put together a list of five gardening trends making waves in 2022!

1. Urban gardening

Wake up! Urban gardens are all the rage, and you don't need a country estate to grow your own food! Touted as a way to create healthier communities, both physically and socially, urban gardening serves as a great way for city dwellers to slow down and get back in touch with nature.

Not only are people able to grow their own food without having access to a large yard or garden plot; the trend is also extending into much-needed community building, teaching kids how to grow foods from seedlings into plants, and nurturing healthy habits by familiarizing them with nutritious, whole foods!

2. Vertical gardens

We've seen vertical gardens trending over the past few years, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. After all, if you don't have enough space on the ground, why not go up?

Using vertical space for plants provides an excellent opportunity to grow food in small spaces, whether it's a few pots on the kitchen windowsill or a high-rise organic farm. There are several different types of vertical gardening systems available. Some incorporate hydroponic growing methods (which use water rather than soil), while others use soil and composting materials.

3. Living walls

Ok, hear us out. Living walls are a great way to add color and interest to your garden, whether you’re an avid gardener or just want something beautiful in your backyard. Like the name suggests, a living wall is a wall covered with plants instead of paint. They can be made from a variety of materials such as stone, brick and wood (to name just a few).

The Verge's new Netflix show "The Future Of" takes this idea a step further, exploring how houseplants will be taking care of us in the future!

4. Container gardening

Perhaps our favorite edition to the list, 2022 has seen an explosion of container gardening. Coming out of a post-covid era, there's been a common thread of people using their extensive time spent indoors as a catalyst for soul searching. The outcome? A new outlook on incorporating nature, even if you don't have a garden!

The good news is that a container garden is a great way to start gardening if you don't have a lot of space, especially if you live in an urban area where yard space may be limited or unavailable altogether (think high-rise apartments). It can also be used as an alternative to traditional gardens when there just isn’t enough soil available in your yard; or a great solution to those empty storage containers and mason jars!

5. Grow your own food (from scraps!)

We love the idea of growing your own food, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener. It’s a great way to unwind, enjoy fresh produce and save yourself some money.

If you’re just starting out, try re-growing some veggies on a windowsill indoors from your food scraps. This trend has recently taken over TikTok, and while we can't blame Gen-Z for being surprised at this process, we're happy to see users fostering their carrot tops, and other roots and bulbs, to minimize food waste and promote a more environmentally friendly approach to food production.

These are just some of the global gardening trends we're loving in 2022. We’re especially excited to see more people taking up gardening as a hobby and incorporating nature in seemingly urban setups. Follow along for more gardening tips, trends and tricks!