Gardeners Dig These Gadgets

New tools can make your thumb look a little greener

By Laila Weir, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 10, 2008 6:00 PM CDT

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Gardeners Dig These Gadgets — Technology is making it ever easier to those not blessed with the greenest of thumbs to enjoy gardening. (AP Photo)

Technology is coming to the rescue of gardening-handicapped yard owners. A variety of new tech tools can help weekend gardeners keep their plants alive and even thriving with a minimum of effort, reports MSNBC. Among the new green gadgets:

Wireless Weather Projection Station: This handy device measures temperature and barometric pressure to tell you when to plant.

SunCalc: A watch-battery-powered device that measures the sun, helping you find a spot with the right exposure for your plants.
Terra-Sorb: A gel that absorbs and stores extra water, and then slowly releases it.
Solar Irrigation Kit: A self-contained system that can water up to 20 plants.
Self-watering planters: Containers that store and release water to plants, with an easy-access refill spot.

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