A wonderful idea. As we age, getting out into the garden can be a real adventure! If you cannot get to the garden, then let the garden get to you! I have seen similar harvester planters at our local Palmers Garden Centre in Miramar, a suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. Just be careful that soil bacteria is not released into the air when you are disturbing the plants.
RE: Hydroponics - RE-think Gardening!