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Unlocking Your Harvest: The Science of Decarboxylation & The Ultimate Tool for Edibles You’ve spent months dialing in your grow lighting, perfecting your nutrient schedule, and managing your climate. You’ve...
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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 |
At first thought, plants may seem like relatively simple organisms. We learn as children that plants need sun, water, and soil to grow tall and maintain their lively pigmentation. While...
Jorie Lott |
The path to indoor growing proficiency can be a daunting one to embark on, but after much consideration and perhaps some back and forth, you’re ready. You’ve designated space in...
Jim Guttierrez |
Towards the end of the growth cycle, you may begin to notice a slight change in plant color. Dark, bright greens may develop purple and yellow hues due to an...
Heather Lott |
Well, you’ve decided: this is the year that you finally build that grow room you’ve been thinking about for months. There are numerous benefits to growing plants indoors, not the...
Jorie Lott |
There are many considerations to make when deciding between indoor and outdoor growing. Here are some things to think about. Types of Plants Not all plants are designed for indoor...
Heather Lott |
Transcript Hey, I’m AJ and I'd like to introduce you to the Mobius trimmer M108S. So for those of you who haven't used this style trimmer before, I'll just introduce...
Jorie Lott |
When you were an elementary school student, your class probably had a plant to keep alive throughout the year. During science lessons, you probably learned words like photosynthesis and chlorophyll,...
Jim Guttierrez |
To understand lighting and the impact it makes, one must understand what fuels a plant’s growth. Photosynthesis is a process that must happen. Plants use sunlight to make food from...
Heather Lott |
First, Let’s Talk Hydroponics When starting your growing environment, one of the most important decisions you need to make is whether you will be growing in soil or growing hydroponically....
Jim Guttierrez |
TRANSCRIPT For the grower at home, you’re watching this video, how does the 600 watt LED that we’re gonna test, compare to a 1000 watt? Well, the Manufacturer would like...
Jorie Lott |
How do you mix a reservoir? What do you need to mix nutrients in your reservoir? We will show you how to mix a hydroponic reservoir in this video.
Jim Guttierrez |
TRANSCRIPT [00:00:10] The good, the bad about Grow lighting the best use and application for each; flowering, or lack thereof. [00:00:17] We're going to talk about a lot of different...
Heather Lott |
Welcome to Monster U, where gardening tips meet real-world growing expertise! Whether you're a curious beginner learning how to grow plants for the first time or a seasoned cultivator looking to level up your game, our garden blog is your one-stop resource for practical, actionable advice that can prime you for success!
For over 15 years, Monster Gardens has been both growers ourselves and suppliers to our local and online customers. That means every article in our blog on gardening comes from hands-on experience in greenhouses, indoor gardens, and commercial operations. We've made the mistakes so you don't have to, and we're here to share the knowledge that transforms good gardens into great ones.
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