Plant Nutrition
Soup Up Your Soil with Kelp, Molasses & Guano
What do kelp, molasses, and guano have in common? Well, it’s kind of a long story, but simply put, they are all organic ingredients that...
Starting Off Right: Feeding Cannabis in the Vegetative Stage
A key to growing huge, robust cannabis buds is paying careful attention to the plants’ growth during the vegetative phase.
Amino Acid Chelates: Giving Your Plants a Helping Hand
Just because you’re giving your plants nutrients doesn’t always mean they’re getting the full benefit—that’s where chelation comes in.
Phosphorus: An Essential Element for Plants
Among the crucial nutrients for plant growth and health, phosphorus is vital in all stages of plant cultivation.
Open or Closed: What System is Best for You?
Open and closed hydroponic systems both have their own pros and cons and suitability for different growing situations and inputs.
Cultivating Hydroponic Cucumbers
Here is a guide to growing the best cucumbers you have ever tasted using the hydroponic method.
5 Tips for Better Autodosing
Many of the benefits of autodosing are self-evident while others are more discreet.
Understanding Phosphorous Acid Products
Phosphorous acid products are causing a lot of buzz these days; however, people often get confused as there are so many similar sounding...
Organic Gardening: Now More Convenient Than Ever
Garden centers and hydro shops are all offering up more and more organic options for conscientious growers.
Worm Tea: The Secret to Organic Gardening
Many gardeners already know the not-so-secret advantages of using worm tea to fertilize their gardens, but not all are aware of the various...
Interveinal Chlorosis: Can It Be Fixed?
Interveinal chlorosis is a disease that can be easily spotted and, with the right information, easily treated.
A Play-by-Play on Plant Nutrition
Your plants constantly require just the right balance of nutrients, which are supplied through a basic fertilizer program. Supplements are...
The 3 Stages of a Perpetual Garden
The most successful indoor growers take full advantage of the elevated degree of control over the growing environment by maintaining a...
Care for a Cup of Compost Tea? Your Plants Will!
So, you have created a compost pile or bin. Now it’s time to start thinking about what else can be done with your compost. How about...
12 Permaculture Principles
Permaculture is more than just a buzz word. It’s a sustainable approach to designing and growing edible landscapes. There’s a bit more to...
Ebb and Flow Hydroponic Systems
An ebb and flow hydroponic system maximizes nutrient uptake and available oxygen in the root zone. Here's how these systems work and why...
The Importance of Good Soil Health
Alan Ray explores the differences between types of soils and what to do if your dirt isn’t giving your plants the nutrients they need.
The Dirt on Soil & Potting Mixes
Ever question what was really in your soil or potting mixes, and how it affects your growing? Well, here's the dirt on your dirt.
The Science Behind Bone Meal
Using bone meal for plants is not a new technique, but it can improve the outcome of your plantings when introduced properly.
