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I've always loved the idea of gardening, but it always seemed like the kind of hobby that was better suited for someone who knew what they were doing. After all, you need to understand sunlight, soil, planting zones, watering schedules and why your tomato plant suddenly looked personally offended. That wasn't something I knew how to do. Apparently, I’m not alone. According to Trends data shared with me directly from Google, gardening is having a very modern moment. Search interest in “mini garden” is at an all-time high, “mini greenhouse” rose 180% over the past month and “apartment patio garden” jumped 250%. But there is a massive gap between loving the aesthetic of a wildflower patio and actually keeping one alive.For me, that’s where Google’s new search tools started to feel like a cheat code for this type of thing. Instead of piecing together advice from dozens of conflicting gardening blogs, I’ve spent the spring using AI Mode, Canvas and Search Live to build a gardening plan that actually fits my space, my schedule and my very real tendency to forget what I’m supposed to be doing next. Here's how to try it yourself.1. Use AI Mode to visualize your garden
