Why a Modular Hydroponic Gardening System Makes All the Difference

When it comes to home gardening, most people start small — maybe a single pot on a windowsill, a few herbs in the kitchen, or a compact indoor grow light to give seedlings a boost. But as your love for plants grows, so does your setup. That’s where many gardeners hit a frustrating wall: their gear doesn’t work together.

At Gathera, we’ve built our range differently. Our products are designed as part of a modular ecosystem that grows with you — so your first purchase can become the foundation for a complete hydroponic garden in the future.

A System Designed for Seamless Connections

Our Sun Shelf, Sun Patch, and Sun Panel, Sun Garden — along with the pumps for our Heirloom Garden Basins — all run on the same voltage and use the same plug size. That means you can connect them together without hunting for special adaptors or replacing existing equipment.

Even better, when we release new accessories, like a Wi-Fi controller for timers, brightness, and on/off functions, we’ll make them to the same spec so they’re backwards compatible with the above products.

Turning Indoor Grow Lights into Hydroponic Gardens

One of the smartest features of our Sun Shelf, Sun Patch, and Sun Panel is that each one has a spare power socket. This lets you plug in a pump and a Heirloom Garden Basin at any time — instantly transforming your indoor grow light setup into a fully functional hydroponic garden.

Hydroponics can help you grow faster, use less water, and produce healthier plants year-round — and with our modular design, you can add this capability without replacing your lights.

Matching Footprints for Flexible Setups

We’ve carefully designed the footprint of each product so they fit neatly together:

• A Sun Patch can sit perfectly on top of a Sun Shelf.

• A Basin can be placed under either for a complete vertical growing station.

This makes it easy to expand your home gardening space without wasting room — ideal for apartments or compact homes.

One Netcup, Many Uses

Our Algaeguard Netcup is another example of our interchangeable design. It fits both the 2L Heirloom Planter and the 20L Heirloom Basin, meaning you can move plants between systems without having to re-pot them or buy new accessories.

This not only saves money but makes maintenance and upgrades simple.

Why This Matters for Home Gardeners

A connected ecosystem means:

• You can start small and expand without replacing gear.

• Every new piece you add works with what you already own.

• We can stock the exact adaptors, controllers, and spare parts you might need for years.

Whether you’re starting with a single Sun Patch for seedlings or going all-in with a Sun Shelf hydroponic garden, you’re investing in a system that will grow with you.

Ready to build your own modular home garden?
Explore the Sun Shelf, Sun Patch, Sun Panel, and Heirloom Basins — and start your journey toward a smarter, more connected way to garden.