10/28/2015
Trends for 2016
Jennifer Polanz
Each year Garden Media Group releases its trends for the next year, and we recently downloaded the report for 2016. Here’s a sneak peek at their trends list for the upcoming year:
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Connected Greenery: More and more people are using technology in their quest to connect with the outdoors. This isn’t just the younger generation, either. Xers and Boomers are spending more money on technology than any other demographic.
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NaTECHure: The intersection of the two hottest trends in education—technology and nature.
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Wellitality: The idea that horticulture is intrinsically tied to health and wellness.
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The Maker’s Lifestyle: The shift in DIY from “doing” to “making.”
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Backyard Boldness: Taking a bolder approach to outdoor living.
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Layered Landscapes: The shift from green deserts to living landscapes.
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Dogscaping: The idea of developing pet-friendly yards.
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Precious Resources: A trend where the necessity of conserving natural resources meets innovation to have an evolutionary impact on gardening.
To read the full report, visit
gardenmediagroup.com.
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