its very zen to always have something living around you but in your work space brings that to a whole new level. and you're not using any more energy than your computer is already taking up.

I am always at my computer and never at home to water plants, I have killed more plants than I would like to mention .... so this little gadget is perfect. Plus it can add a little zen to my workspace.

I like the general idea of this, but can't imagine a greenhouse plugged into my computer.
I might try it out but I think it would be more distracting than anything.

This is a pretty cool gadget! Now I'm dying to know how well it works. This mini greenhouse plugs into any USB port using a 4-ft. cable. It has an adjustable grow light on top, and a computer interface that monitors growth status and sets up watering alerts. You can grow herbs, flowers or house plants. It wipes clean. The set includes; USB Greenhouse, soil, Marigold seeds, and more. Make sure to read the computer system requirements before you purchase this for yourself or anyone else.

By the way, this photo doesn't show it, but the other side of this pod is clear, so that you can watch your garden grow.

an all-in-one plant-growing powerhouse

I want. Greenhouse powered by your computer, complete with watering reminders and growth monitors on your desktop. I, too, have killed a lot of plants because I forget to water them, so this would be good for me. Spruces up your office space, too! Comes with a 4 ft cord so it can be used with a desktop or a laptop.

I'd get this if I could clear all this paperwork off my desk.

This USB powered greenhouse needs no sunlight to grow plants. This is great for those of us with windowless offices. Have a brown thumb? That's okay, the included software reminds to you care for your plant. Great way to bring the outdoors in!