Grow fresh vegetables and herbs on your countertop with this hydroponic garden, now with a 50% discount

Although you may not be maintaining your outdoor garden in the colder months, you can keep your indoor garden running all year round with the AeroGarden Bounty Basic. This innovative indoor smart garden makes it easy to grow fresh vegetables and herbs on the kitchen countertop – trust me, I’ve been using my AeroGarden for over a year with no problems. Thanks to the start of Black Friday deals, this AeroGarden model is a whopping Now 50% off at Amazonup to $90.

AeroGarden specializes in indoor hydroponic gardens, which means the plants grow in water instead of in the ground. This means less mess for you and faster growth for the plants. The Bounty Basic has room to grow nine seed pods at a time also for sale. The pods, whether leafy greens or Italian herbs, are ready to pop into your planter. And once you get the hang of it, you can even germinate your own seeds of your choice in it empty AeroGarden pods.

If you are known to kill houseplants or have had a few failed gardening attempts in the past, you can still grow beautiful produce in an AeroGarden device. These hydroponic gardens require very little maintenance. You can easily set a timer for the built-in LED grow lights so that the plants continue to grow, even when you are out of town. All you have to do is add water and liquid plant food when the control panel reminds you, adjust the lighting as your plants grow and harvest your delicious vegetables and herbs.

There are several other AeroGarden models on sale for Black Friday, including 50% discount on the updated version of the Harvestthe model I own. You can also get the mini Sprout with three plants for just $30. Whichever model you choose, you’ll give yourself a pat on the back when it’s time to reap the fruits of your labor in the dead of winter.

Why this deal matters

AeroGarden’s gardens can be pricey; the Bounty Basic usually costs $180. However, that makes the current half-off discount all the more remarkable. Maintaining a hydroponic garden is not only beginner-friendly and mess-free, but it also has the potential to pay for itself with years of fresh produce grown in your home with limited resources. And it makes a unique, low-maintenance Christmas gift for the plant lovers in your life.