The Auk Mini Indoor Garden Is on Clearance for $199—Its Lowest Price Ever

Auk’s original countertop garden is on clearance for $199, with everything you need to start growing herbs indoors.Can you grow fresh, organic basil and parsley in winter? In an apartment?With the Auk Mini and its easy-to-use system that lets you grow anything you want, even the blackest of thumbs will have more herbs than they know what to do with. I certainly did, with no more maintenance than the occasional water refill and a couple pumps of nutrients. Now, after the early 2026 release of the Auk Mini 2 (which is even better), the OG model’s price has been slashed to $199. Auk confirms this is the lowest price it has ever been.If you’ve been eyeing this stylish, wood-accented garden but balked at the $260 price tag, this is your chance.As featured in our guide to the Best Indoor Gardening Systems, the Auk Mini comes with everything you need to get started: coco coir for the four pots, two pump bottles of nutrients, a light bar, and packets of basil and parsley seeds. Fill the reservoir with water and nutrients (instructions are right on the bottle), sprinkle the seeds on top of the coco coir, and you’re good to go.Courtesy of AukThe $199 price is good on both the white- and black-top versions with cork or oak bases, and it’s available only while supplies last. If you’re thinking of waiting until Black Friday, don’t—because it’s a clearance sale, the deal isn’t likely to last long.Also on sale is the Auk Mini 1’s Chili and Tomato Kit ($29), which includes pepper and tomato seeds and longer dowels to raise the light bar. If you’re interested in checking out the Auk Mini 2, which introduces multiple improvements like a less-bright yet stronger light and schedule controls via an excellent app, it’s available for $239.Power up with unlimited access to WIRED. Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that's too important to ignore. Subscribe Today.Kat Merck is a commerce editor for WIRED, where she covers smart bird feeders, indoor gardening systems, kitchen composters, and all things sustainable home tech. As a forestry major at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Kat practiced axe throwing on her college logging team and trained as a wildland firefighter ... Read MoreWired Coupons