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Harvest fresh greens and herbs year-round in the My Greens Light Garden. It’s compact enough — and attractive enough, too — to fit on most countertops. This all-in-one growing system includes two high-efficiency, high-output fluorescent lights that can be raised as plants grow, our proprietary self-watering system, and four growing trays. For a continual harvest, plant one tray every week or two — plants will reach harvest size at different times. Simply fill the tray with growing mix and plant your choice of seeds (there are no expensive seed modules or special fertilizer packs). When you’ve harvested a tray, simply wash it and replant. Grow spicy mixed greens to liven up bland supermarket salads; grow fresh herbs to save a fortune versus store-bought. My Greens is made for years of use and stores neatly away.

  • Grow fresh herbs and salad green right on your kitchen counter
  • Energy-efficient T-5 lamps for successful indoor growing
  • Four growing trays for succession planting
  • Each My Greens Light Garden growing tray holds about 2 quarts of , sold separately
  • Made for years of use, fits on almost any countertop and stores neatly away
  • Place on the counter or on the , sold separately
  • Trays are top-rack dishwasher-safe
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 17 reviews)
94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive(8), Durable(8), Easy to use(16), Lightweight(6), Shortens grow time(4)
Best Uses:
City living(4), Growing herbs(7), Growing veggies(4), Large kitchen(3), Small kitchens(4)
Describe Yourself:
Avid cook(5), Midrange shopper(8)
 
Fresh greens in the Upper Peninsula
By PatVerified Purchaser from Aura, MI on 12/7/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Enhances Kit, Quality Construction, Shortens Grow Time, Timer is essential
Best Uses:
Growing Herbs, Small Kitchens
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

I'm in the early stages of usage. We are at the end of the food chain as far as fresh greens are concerned and have just enjoyed my first lettuce harvest. It will take some getting used to, but I know it will be invaluable when seedling time is here next spring.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It works!!!
By NewgreenthumbVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 10/21/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy to assemble, Easy To Use, Great size, Perfect for 1st-timer, Quality Construction
Cons:
No outdoor use
Best Uses:
City Living, Covered patiogreenhouse, Growing Herbs, Growing Veggies, Large Kitchens, Seed starter
Describe Yourself:
Casual Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

I put it on my patio in a small 4 tier green house and connected it to an outdoor extension cord because my patio doesn't get enough light. I'm a 1st- time gardner and it worked perfectly for starting my seeds. They were ready to transplant after 2 weeks! Very pleased.

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My first seedlings!

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
My Greens Light Garden
By CarolynVerified Purchaser from Jamaica Plain, MA on 10/12/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Enhances Kit, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
City Living, Growing Herbs, Growing Veggies, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

I am just in the process in learning how to use My Greens. I have never grown with lights before, so this may be my big problem, but I would have really liked information about different plants, ideas, how far the light should be, how do you place them, thinning, etc. If something like this had come with it, I would have rated it 5 stars, so I would like to rate 4.5 but no rating available. But lucky for me, I purchased it from Gardeners Supply and they are so wonderful to have conversations about it and I think I will get it soon.
The bottom line is: my plants are growing!
I purchased a timer for it and I would definitely recommend this too.
I would recommend for others. Although now I am thinking of something larger, it is a good first step and one that I will use for a long time, I think. Also, it does not have to be in the kitchen. It can be anywhere that there is an outlet, mine is in my pantry! I may move it to the living or dining room later just to try it... very versatile and easy...

 
Easy to assemble and use
By DixieVerified Purchaser from Natchitoches, LA on 9/30/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Quality Construction, Shortens Grow Time
Best Uses:
City Living, Growing Herbs, Growing Veggies, Large Kitchens, Small Kitchens
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

After hearing all the news about commercial salad greens having possible e-coli, etc., I decided to try growing my own, INDOORS. This little grow light kit is perfect. The seeds sprout quickly, keep watered through the mat wicking water up to the soil, and the light works well. This is a very well-thought-out design. I've already bought another one!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Grows greens & herbs fast
By meljoyVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles on 8/16/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Shortens Grow Time
Best Uses:
City Living, Growing Herbs
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

It doesn't have to watered everyday with the trough/wicking system. Put it on a timer & it's simple.

 
Great Buy
By TinaVerified Reviewer from Durham, NC on 5/14/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Quality Construction, Shortens Grow Time
Best Uses:
Growing Herbs, Growing Veggies, Small Kitchens
Describe Yourself:
Casual Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

Great Design. Planted lettuce, basil and chives which seem to be growing at a more increased rate than those that I have growing in pots under other grow lights. I think this works great for me who has a tendancy to forget to water plants.

 
Excellent purchase
By barnoskyVerified Purchaser from Montana on 5/10/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design
Best Uses:
Growing Herbs
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

Love my Light Garden. It's perfect for growing fresh herbs year round. I also used it to start my onions, lettuce, peppers, cucumbers, watermelon and radishes before transplanting them outside. Friends always comment on it and ask where I got it.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I called yesterday to ask why my Simpson
By Dick from Auburn, IN on 4/14/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Garden
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

Right now my Simpson lettuce is now able to stand up straight. I have a timer on it for 12 hours. You man suggested I increase the time to 18 hours to improve the ability to have the seeds grow up straight.
They have water and sprouted about 80% of the planted seeds. Jury is still out until I see a little better results.
Thanks,
Dick

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great way to in-door garden!
By Marlene GreenVerified Reviewer from Lyme, NH on 4/9/2010
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Good functionality
Cons:
Fairly large footprint
Best Uses:
Indoor
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

This was mostly an experiment for me. I liked the idea of having fresh salad greens or herbs regardless of the time of year. Can you buy salad cheaper than buying this unit? Yes. However, I find the idea of having a garden growing inside and during the off season, delightful. I have found the selfwatering system consistent and helpful, but raising and lowering the light structure is difficult and frustrating. It is held in place by Orings, which are difficult to adjust when both hands are busy holding the light unit. I guess that's what husbands are for. Once I have my first "harvest" I'll know better whether the purchase was worth it. For now, I'm enjoying the heck out of it, and for a garden-neophyte like myself, worth the investment.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Love it!
By CarolVerified Reviewer from Chicago on 4/2/2010
Pros:
Easy to assemble, Easy To Use, Works great
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

I love this lighting system. I have lettuce, basil and arugula growing fantastically well under these lights. I will never again have to buy these from a store as they will grow all year round indoors. Also using them to start my tomato plants. Watering system works great and all my plants seem happy and healthy! I have two of these now and have them attached to a timer so that I don't even have to remember to turn on the lights!

 
Great Product
By chargreeneVerified Reviewer from Iron Mountain, MI on 3/27/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Store, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
On a table in my kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

I love this little light garden. I am growing herbs and some lettuce and spinach. I am getting ready to harvest some of the lettuce now. I will enjoy this for years to come. Once summer comes then we will be storing it away but it will be right back out this fall.

 
Awesome-fresh greens in February
By JoanneVerified Reviewer from West Seneca, New York on 3/13/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Indoor
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

We're growing parsley, basil, romaine and lettuce mix. Everything germinated beautifully and we'll be harvesting soon! We also plan to start other plants to get a head start on the outside gardening season.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Happy Gardener
By Charyooper!Verified Reviewer from Iron Mountain, MI on 2/26/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Store, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Tabletop
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

I love fresh lettuce and herbs. This is just the ticket. I like it so much I am buying a second one to donate for a "basket" at our local fundraiser!

 
Great Idea
By EMGVerified Purchaser from Hartland VT on 2/16/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Budget Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

This is my first try at growing inside during winter. I am very exciting to be having salad greens!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It was larger than I realized.
By MavourneenVerified Purchaser from Cincinnati, Oh on 2/15/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

The product has a stay wet pad that actually does. Wonderful to see green and growing things this time of year. It would probable be a good seed starter for outdoor plants as well as the lettuce and herbs that I am growing.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Larger than it looks in the picture
By gardenkatVerified Purchaser from US on 2/15/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Good size
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

This is actually a good size grower, the plastic parts are quite sturdy and it is easy to assemble, the light grew baby lettuce and spinach greens no problem, watering is easy with the mat watering system. Really, my only complaint is the rubber o rings used to adjust the height of the lights, its a bit of a pain to adjust up and down which is needed to follow the height of the plants as they grow. Other than that, this is a good system, I like it.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Super New Product
By Greenthumb CharVerified Reviewer from Michigan on 2/5/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about My Greens Light Garden:

Easy to put together and sturdy. Plants love It.

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