Will the growing genius never cease? Regular reader Tiffany S. sent us a link to yet another amazing use of technology: Easybloom. Part USB stick, part soil monitor, Easybloom goes from the soil in your yard or pot to your computer, where it uploads the information it’s collected. Then, says Thinkgeek, Easybloom tells you:

a) what grows well in this spot, b) what you need to do to make a plant that’s already there thrive, or c) that your plant simply needs water. The Plantsense Easybloom senses temperature, available sunlight, and water saturation over time to give you an accurate analysis of your plant’s potential.

Now that’s just crazy helpful — and it works with a Mac or a PC. Learn more here.