If you consider yourself a somewhat reluctant gardener, you're in good company. Though most of us would love to do our part to positively impact the environment by growing more of our own food, this can sometimes seem like an activity only enjoyed by those who live in certain "fertile" regions or have thumbs that are far greener than our own. Gardening doesn't have to be difficult, though, and EasyBloom is a company that is working hard to make it easier by helping you to answer the most basic of questions: What can I grow on my land and will it actually live long enough to be worth the trouble?

The EasyBloom Plant Sensor is a gadget that you can put into the soil to monitor things like sun, soil moisture, soil fertility (with subscription), and temperature. This data can then be uploaded to your computer via a USB connection, after which you'll receive recommendations for the right plant, flower, vegetable, tree, shrub, or vine--for inside or outside--so you can avoid wasting money and time on plants that aren't right for your environment.

Gardening doesn't have to be hard or scary. With gadgets like the EasyBloom Plant Sensor, even if you have managed to kill every plant you've ever owned, you can still realize your dream of growing your own tomatoes. For making the pleasure and world-changing impact of gardening available to those of us with "brown thumbs," the EasyBloom Plant Sensor is Character Approved.

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