Hi-tech gardens bloom at London ’s Chelsea Flower Show

3D printed soil, urban farming and artificial intelligence will all make an appearance at this year ’s eventWeed is not a word often associated with the immaculate gardens of theChelsea flower show. But with hydroponics and urban farming making grand appearances at this year ’s event, it will be on a lot of visitors’ lips.“With the right lights you can grow whatever you like, even if you’re inside a dark, north-facing flat in London or Birmingham,” saidJody Lidgard, one of Chelsea ’s most decorated designers. “It’s almost like marijuana,” he chuckled. “It’s funny, but it’s true. They’ve been leading the way.”Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 19, 2019 Category: Science Authors: James Tapper Tags: Chelsea flower show Gardens Food Science London UK news Source Type: news