Plant Nutrition
Bat Guano As Fertilizer
Used by ancient civilizations, guano remains a valuable asset in the garden with its natural fertilizing abilities.
Critical Perspectives on Bloom Boosters for Flowering
Advanced horticulturists have the knowledge and experience to achieve results without the use of bloom boosters. Kent Gruetzmacher tells us...
Same but Different: Indoor vs. Outdoor Nutrients
When it comes to feeding, indoor and outdoor plants generally need the same nutrients. There are, however, some significant differences in...
Not Just for Upset Tummies: Calcium Carbonate and Healthy Plants
Calcium carbonate is just as useful to your plants as it is for you. Here are a few of the ways you can integrate this natural product into...
Defend Your Roots: Dissolved Oxygen
Maintaining a high level of dissolved oxygen in hydroponic nutrient solutions is one of the most important steps an indoor gardener can...
Tools for a Well-Stocked Grow Room
Hydroponics is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. There are many different systems, add-ons, and tools you can choose from to customize your...
Floral Feasts: Edible Flowers
Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers? Dr. Lynette Morgan tells us that, Though it fell out of fashion for a while, feasting on flowers is seeing...
Fascination With Fungi and the Garden
Mushrooms check a lot of boxes for the future of food. While quintessential decomposers, these organisms assist in plant growth, anare...
Plants for Pollinators
What plants should you use to attract pollinators to your garden? Barbara Shaw gives her advice.
Testing a New Nutrient Line
With so many different nutrient lines to choose from, Grubbycup gives us an idea of how.
Hydro Meal Planning 101
Every garden is unique, so a one-size-fits-all nutrient scheme isn’t always the best for hydroponic setups. In this article, Eric Hopper...
Measuring, Analyzing, and Adjusting Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions
If measuring, analyzing, and adjusting nutrient solutions is a tough task for you, we simplify the concepts for hydroponic nutrient...
Soil Testing: Is It Better To Go Through a Cooperative Extension?
Cooperative Extension or DIY? We take a look at the differences between the two, and the benefits of using them.
Interveinal Chlorosis: Can It Be Fixed?
Interveinal chlorosis is a disease that can be easily spotted and, with the right information, easily treated.
Volcanic Power: Give Your Veggies a Blast of Flavor and Nutrients
We live in a world where most consumers value pretty vegetables that lack nutrition and flavor. Our meals make for pretty photos on social...
How to Care for Your Holiday Poinsettia Year-Round
With good care, a poinsettia plant can maintain its beauty for much longer than the Christmas season.
Good to Grow: Fertilizers, Grow Lights, and Soil Mixes
Boost the performance of your garden with the latest products available for modern growers, featuring items from Hydro-Enhance, SANlight,...
Secondary Micronutrients That Are Crucial to Plant Health
Most growers have a handle on primary nutrients and macronutrients, but how is your understanding of the lesser known secondary and...
What a Plant's Internodal Spacing Reveals About Its Health
The distance between nodes can tell us quite a bit about how a plant is doing. Here’s how to decipher it.
