You may not think that it is possible to grow vegetables, herbs or flowers without using soil, but the AeroGrow aeroponic garden does just that. The AeroGrow Pro 100 is a countertop gardening center and greenhouse that allows you to grow many of your favorite small vegetables, gourmet herbs and wildflowers in your home without any fuss or constant maintenance.

Using a NASA-backed technology called aeroponics, plants are grown without soil. Aeroponics also differs from hydroponics, which uses water as a growing medium. Aeroponics technology grows plants in a semi-closed environment by suspending the roots in air and spraying the roots with a mist of nutrient rich solution. This promotes growth and plants can sometimes grow five times faster than they would using soil. Aeroponic gardening is considered to be ecologically friendly and produces natural, healthy plants and crops.

Plant growth is accelerated with aeroponics gardening. Often within a day, seeds begin to sprout and you can enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs month after month. You can even use it a s a plant starter and eventually transplant them outside.

The AeroGarden Pro 100 from AeroGrow International is less than 18 inches long, 16 inches high and 10 inches deep. It fits nicely on a countertop or on a shelf. The AeroGarden pro 100 kit kit includes grow light bulbs, a Gourmet Herb Seed Kit and instruction guide. The Gourmet Herb Seed Kit contains 7 different varieties of gourmet herbs, including cilantro, Italian basil, dill, mint, parsley, chives and purple basil. You simply insert pre-seeded grow pods, add water and nutrient tablets, plug in cord and select a button for your plant type.

This is an affordable gadget gift for anyone who loves gardening or growing their own herbs. Many other seed pod kits are available, including a large variety of herb collections, a salsa garden collection, cherry tomatoes, green beans, chili peppers, snow peas, salad greens and spring flower bouquets. You are not limited to growing one or two types of herbs and that is what is most impressive with this aeroponic gardening kit.

We are impressed with this great gardening gadget. Check it out at Chefs and see what you think.