For some, like me, it served as a gateway to learning how to garden and discovering what it was like to grow your own vegetables, aromatics, and herbs.

As popular as they once were, AeroGardens are hitting the end of the growing season. In early October, the company, which is owned by ScottsMiracle-Gro, said it will close operations after the end of the year.

In a note on its website and social media, the company said it would stop selling its products on its website that week and on Amazon by the end of 2024. “This was a difficult decision but one that became necessary due to a number of challenges with this business,” AeroGarden said.

But the post left a number of questions unanswered. While some of the less-expensive AeroGardens like the Harvest are simple, three-button gadgets that require only water, a nutrient mix, and proprietary plastic seed pods that slot into the device, the more deluxe models such as the Bounty Elite and the larger Farm models are app-enabled products with touchscreens and wireless connectivity options. How long will the app be supported? And will those devices keep working after the company is long gone?

Though AeroGarden says it wants customers to continue being inspired to “to enjoy indoor gardening through the holiday season and beyond,” it’s hard not to be concerned. Here’s what we know so far about the end of the AeroGarden era and what customers can expect.

What to Do if You Own an AeroGarden

Your next steps will depend on which model you own and when you purchased it.

If you bought your AeroGarden this year, you’ll still be covered by a one-year warranty, but for purchases after November 1, 2024, that warranty period will shrink to 90 days after purchase.