Maintaining a constant level of CO2 in the air surrounding a plant is as important as maintaining its concentration levels. Here's how air movement over plant leaves—and...
Sometimes, plants just don’t thrive under artificial lights, even when every aspect of the indoor growing environment is perfect. It's important to go back to basics and...
Since it was developed more than 30 years ago, the benefits of the nutrient film technique hydroponic growing system have been highly debated among commercial growers...
Although fresh wood by-products like sawdust and pine bark are suitable for use in soilless organic rooting media mixes, most types contain elements that are toxic to...
The organic growing trend is enticing in so many ways, which is why more and more people are giving it a go.
Electrical conductivity measurements were once one of the only ways growers could check up on the elemental concentrations of their hydroponic nutrient solutions.
Organic products are not the only way to go green in the garden. Making your system more efficient, while challenging, is another way.
Effectively moving air within a greenhouse can be a challenge. Here, Dr. J. Benton Jones, Jr. discusses some design flaws that cause, and some possible solutions to cure...
Microbial activity involving bacteria and fungi in a rooting medium, whether it is soil or a soilless organic mix, has important implications on plant growth.
We all know that water and nutrients move through a plant from roots to shoots, but do you know how that happens? Dr. J. Benton Jones, Jr. takes a look at the
Is plant nutrition correlated with disease and insect infestations? You bet it is! J. Benton Jones Jr. tells us all about it.
The following article instructs on how to make your own nutrient solution and address all your garden’s requirements—perfect for the DIY enthusiast.
What exactly is a fertilizer and how do you know what’s in it? There are so many conflicting claims and so much confusing information out there, but Dr. J. Benton Jones,...
From essential elements, to composts, to micro-organisms, there sure are a lot of things growers can provide their plants. But is it all good stuff?
Understanding the factors that determine water uptake and movement within plants can serve as a guide for determining when and how much water is needed to ensure...
Knowing the elemental content of your organic fertilizer is imperative to plant health. However, as J. Benton Jones, Jr. points out, this information isn’t as easy to...
Figuring out what makes for a healthy soil goes beyond its pH levels and how many nutrients it contains.
Your plants are just like you—they prefer the temperature and humidity to remain constant and comfortable all year-round. It’s up to you to make sure that happens in...
Determining the nutritional value of a compost product is not easy, but it can be done.
Do you know what you're feeding your plants? Here is a warning: companion elements in organic fertilizers can be deadly.
Want to grow a full-flavor tomato fruit? A new book from Dr. J. Benton Jones, Jr. called Instructions for Growing Tomatoes in the Garden and Greenhouse outlines how to...
Dr. J. Benton Jones, Jr. describes the physical properties of various vermicast materials.
About 150 years ago, investigators proposed a concept known as the humus theory. While the original hypothesis was undermined years ago, this theory remains the base for...
There are three characteristics of light—be it natural or artificial—that impact plants: wavelength (spectral) composition, intensity and duration. Dr. J. Benton Jones,...
Selecting disease- and insect-resistant plants is a primary example of passive procedures for maintaining a garden free of disease organisms and insect infestations...
Normally, growers will put more than one seed in a germination cube or organic medium cell with the expectation that at least one of the...
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