St. Pete natives Billy Rowe and Sam Secord’s Aergro is the first self contained fully-automated, wall mounted home gardening system. The product is optimally-sized for small apartments, home kitchen garden, living wall art, mobile homes and tiny homes. The idea sparked in February of 2014, and testing on the final design completed in August of 2016.

This product can fit a lush garden into a small apartment.

The product’s aeroponic irrigation system mists the root zone on a timed schedule. This system creates the best conditions for a higher yield from your plant. It’s also energy efficient, provides a faster growth rate and requires no soil. The product does more than just help grow herbs and veggies. The creators of the product note that one Aergro filters the air of a 275 sq. ft. area.

This product purifies the air in your home.

Aergro naturally removes harmful VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) released by cleaning/aerosol products from the filtered area. For those looking to add more cheer and energy to their living/working space, Aergro provides a green and aesthetic touch. Individuals who already keep plants in their home will find that using Aergro cuts their overall water usage by 98%.

Its reservoir holds 4 liters of water which will feed your plants for an average of 30 days before needing to be refilled. Rowe and his business partner launched a kickstarter campaign to help get this product out to the public. Their goal is to raise $50,000 by December 15. Rewards on the kickstarter campaign include: signed aergro prototype, founding family t-shirt, a camper mug, and an aergro for your home.

The company is looking to raise $50,000 to launch their product.

Visit their kickstarter page to donate and to learn more about the product and creators. With St. Pete becoming the first city in the state of Florida to make the 100% clean/renewable energy pledge, it’s no surprise that two local entrepreneurs would seek to make a product aimed at making your home more efficient. vibrant and energized.

The only thing we love more than growing plants is growing businesses. Their drive further reminds us why St. Pete currently finds itself in a small business renaissance. You can follow Aergro’s progress on Facebook and Instagram, as well as their website.

*Photos via Aergro