Product Spotlight: Bubbler Air Stone vs Emitter—presented by O2 Grow
O2 Grow, a division of the Oxygen Research Group LLC, is the exclusive worldwide licensee for patented technology that significantly increases the level of dissolved oxygen in water. To learn more,...
View ArticleStarting an Outdoor Hydroponic Garden
Summer is almost upon us, and as the weather improves, so does our desire to be outside enjoying the sun. Summertime also gives indoor growers the opportunity to take their hydroponic gardens...
View ArticleThe Facts on Fogponics
Many growers are already well-acquainted with the various ways in which to set up a growing system. While hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics are all becoming more popular, there is now another...
View ArticleTNB Naturals at Pacific NorthWest Vendor Show—presented by TNB Naturals
Josh from TNB for giving a quick demo and run-through of their CO2 Enhancer. For more information, visit tnbnaturals.com
View ArticleThe Enhancer—Presented by TNB Naturals
TNB Naturals CO2 dispersal canister has the potential to double your crops yield. Adding CO2 allows plants to continue growing at an optimum rate at all times. Activate the Enhancer by simply adding...
View ArticleThe Enhancer CO2 Test—Presented by TNB Naturals
Josh puts The Enhancer CO2 to the test at PNW Garden Supply. To learn more, visit tnbnaturals.com
View ArticleHydroLogic Flow Rate Test—Presented by HydroLogic
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View ArticleInstalling a Merlin/Evolution RO1000 Booster Pump—Presented by HydroLogic
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View ArticleChanging a Stealth Sedimet and Carbon Filter—Presented by HydroLogic
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View ArticleHow to Change a Stealth RO Membrane—Presented by HydroLogic
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View ArticleHow to Operate Quick Connect Fittings—Presented by HydroLogic
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View ArticleKelp: The Wonder Amendment
With a whole host of benefits, from improving seed germination and increasing stem strength, to helping plants deal with drought, high temperatures and frost, kelp is an amazing additive to include...
View ArticleHumic or Fulvic Acid: What Kind are Your Plants On?
Humic and fulvic acids are natural, complex molecules that improve the uptake of nutrients in both soil and hydroponics. Sourcing these acids for your garden can be tricky, though, as it hasn’t...
View ArticleGoing with the Flow: Ebb + Flow Hydroponic Systems
Ebb and flow, or flood and drain, hydroponic systems are popular with hobby growers because they are easy and inexpensive to build, can be built to fit any space, and provide a happy home for plants...
View ArticleCoco Vs. Dirt
I am thinking of switching from dirt to coco and am looking for advice on watering, and whether or not you can you still transplant to larger containers when using coco. Also, are the yields any...
View ArticleCalcium Improves Cherry Quality
Oregon State University researchers have found that pre- and post-harvest application of calcium can improve the ocean shipping quality of sweet cherries. As export markets become more important...
View ArticleHydro For Health: Understanding Bioactive Compounds
We all know fresh fruit and veggies are highly nutritious, but some pack a bigger punch when it comes to their health-giving, bioactive compounds. Luckily, many of these superfoods are well-suited to...
View ArticleGood Greenhouse Planning
A greenhouse can provide growers of all skill levels with some fantastic, additional growing space. With the proper design, greenhouses can give green thumbs extended growing seasons and reduce their...
View ArticleVertical Farming Introduced in Detroit
Detroit’s urban farmers have proven to be some of the most innovative people in the city. They’ve reclaimed vacant lots and learned how to bring fresh, nutritious food to neighborhoods in need. Now two...
View ArticleUS Company Building Indoor Farms in China
Green Sense Farms of Portage, Indiana, and Star Global Holdings in China have formed a partnership to build, own and operate a network of indoor vertical farms in China. The partners will begin...
View ArticleFiguring Out Fogponics
You’ve heard of aeroponics before, but what about fogponics? Sometimes called the next phase in aeroponics, fogponics is a hydroponic system that suspends plant roots in air and supplies them with...
View ArticleNebraska Gains Commercial Hydroponics Garden
What started as a basement experiment is growing into something more inside a downtown Omaha warehouse. Sprouting inside the nondescript building at Seventh and Pacific Streets are mostly greens, such...
View ArticleI have been experimenting with an outdoor hydroponics system using different...
Q: I have been experimenting with an outdoor hydroponics system using different types of stonewool and it hasn’t been a raving success. I now understand that I need a drip or flow system rather than...
View ArticleMississippi Farmer Tries Hydroponics
Chip Denman never stops learning, which he says is the key to keeping his family-run farm in the Olive Branch area ahead of the competition. His latest project? Hydroponics. Part of Chip’s robust...
View ArticleHydro Croponomics
by Lacey Macri & Roy O’Mahony Nutrient management is one of the vital components of a successful hydroponic garden. Lacey Macri and Roy O’Mahony explain how basic supply and demand principles...
View ArticleHydro Hygiene
The “kill everything” approach to sterilizing a hydroponic system during a massive cleanout is an outdated idea. After all, you don’t want to kill the good microbes that your plants love. Instead, take...
View ArticleColorado Couple Take on Aquaponics
JD Sawyer and his wife Tawnya, owners of Flourish Farms, are among a new breed of urban farmers who are giving aquaponics a go, and they’re also among a growing number of entrepreneurs doing it in...
View ArticleTop 10 Reasons to Try Aquaponics
Aquaponics, a growing system that combines raising fish with growing plants hydroponically, is becoming increasingly popular amongst organic gardening enthusiasts. Thinking of trying it out for...
View ArticleBioponics: A Strange Hybrid
When Hydroponics Meets Organics Bioponics, a method of growing coined by hydroponics veteran William Texier, involves the use of certified-organic nutrients in a hydroponic solution along with a...
View ArticlePlants Dig Potassium
Without adequate amounts of potassium, your plants won’t grow to their fullest potential. Read on to learn what this essential element does in the garden, how to supply it to your systems, and how...
View ArticleBalancing Growth in the Garden
In hydroponic systems, it’s not uncommon to see extremely lush vegetative growth at the expense of fruit yields, or plants that take forever to produce flowers—or don’t produce them at all....
View ArticlePreparing your Nutrient Tank—presented by CANNA
CANNA Need to Know S01E02 When your growing your own plants, feeding is complicated. The right mixture of nutrients is essential. Mixing the wrong nutrient solution may cause blockage. To learn more,...
View ArticleCombining Hydroponics and Yoga
Imagine a studio where you can do a workout, and then pick a salad for dinner right after. That’s exactly what is possible at Hydropose Studio in South Philly. The new business offers yoga, Pilates and...
View ArticleHydroponics in the Classroom
Students at Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are learning about hydroponics. In their hydroponic gardens, the students, who are just 3, 4 and 5 years old, are growing lettuce and...
View ArticlePowering Photosynthesis: How to Maximize Light Usage in Hydroponic Crops
To achieve maximum yields, growers need to ensure they are providing the right amount and type of light and optimal environmental conditions for plants to photosynthesize efficiently. Here’s how to...
View ArticleStudents Get to Study Hydroponics
Young students in Ironwood, Michigan, will soon get a chance to try their hand at hydroponic gardening thanks to the Michigan State Police Wakefield Post, which donated several pieces of hydroponic...
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