Being one of those people who kills every living thing that comes into my household (besides boyfriends and animals), I am really digging this USB Greenhouse [1].

Plug it in and plant your seeds — it comes with marigold seeds, but you can sub in your favorite flower or other plant too — and the Greenhouse nurtures your little baby buds like my black thumb could never accomplish alone. It comes with artificial soil, a light, and a tray, and it will even tell you when it needs to be watered. Or in my case, beg.

What do you think? Desk brightener, or a little too on the artificial side?