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  • The Basics of Hydroponic Nutrients

    The Basics of Hydroponic Nutrients

    Starting your hydroponic growing adventure is exciting, but there is a lot to learn if you want to be successful. One of the most important things to learn is how...

    Heather Lott |

  • Hydroponics vs. Aquaponics

    Hydroponics vs. Aquaponics

    Growing with Hydroponics vs. Aquaponics Did you know you don’t need soil to grow healthy plants and vegetables? That notion goes against everything you learned in third grade science class....

    Jorie Lott |

  • How to Use LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants

    How to Use LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants

    Are your house plants chasing the sun around your home? Have you run out of windowsills to put that plant you just couldn’t resist buying? We’ve been there. Before you...

    Jim Guttierrez |

  • The Benefits of Growing in Coco Coir

    The Benefits of Growing in Coco Coir

    Coconut coir, otherwise referred to as coco coir, has become one of the most popular growing mediums on the market today. With its ability to deliver and retain nutrients, gardeners...

    Jorie Lott |

  • Do Hydroponic Plants Grow Faster Than in Soil?

    Do Hydroponic Plants Grow Faster Than in Soil?

    The simple answer to this question is yes, plants can grow more rapidly in a hydroponic system than in traditional soil. In fact, one of the main reasons growers choose...

    Jim Guttierrez |

  • How To Use Worm Castings in Hydroponics

    How To Use Worm Castings in Hydroponics

    Worm castings (also called “vermicast,” “vermicompost,” or, more simply, worm poop) are extremely nutrient-rich, far outpacing conventional fertilizers (and even organic compost) in terms of effectiveness. As worms digest the...

    Jorie Lott |

  • Grower Questions: Can Hydroponic Be Organic?

    Grower Questions: Can Hydroponic Be Organic?

    The upsurge in organic farming practices and techniques in recent years has been a boon to farmers, agriculture enthusiasts and consumers who want to ensure the food they eat is...

    Jim Guttierrez |

  • How Plant Growth Benefits the Carbon Cycle

    How Plant Growth Benefits the Carbon Cycle

    Carbon is a chemical element found in great abundance in our universe. On Earth, it forms more compounds than all the other elements combined. Most importantly, carbon has been deemed...

    Heather Lott |

  • What to Know About CBD

    What to Know About CBD

    Talk of CBD (cannabidiol) oil has permeated modern society and is quickly becoming one of the go-to natural remedies for a myriad of ills ranging from anxiety to severe pain....

    Jorie Lott |

  • Why Choose a Portable Grow Room?

    Why Choose a Portable Grow Room?

    For those with a budding interest in growing their own plants, the first question that often arises is, how do I get started? Well, when it comes to finding your...

    Jim Guttierrez |

  • 7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Hydroponics

    7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Hydroponics

    Traditional plant growth has been embraced by our species since the dawn of humankind. The art and science of cultivating plant life for both sustenance and enjoyment have been inseparably...

    Heather Lott |


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