Plant Care
Mighty Microbes
As a vital part of the soil food web, microbes help to cycle energy and nutrition throughout the land by breaking down organic matter and...
Sick Plants: Getting the Diagnosis Right
As in humans, the symptoms of one plant problem can look a lot like another. Here are a few tips on how to make the right diagnosis and how...
Controlling Pests Organically: Aphids, Whiteflies, and Thrips
Aphids, whiteflies and thrips are three of the most common pests of indoor growing areas. Here are some solutions for controlling them.
The Facts on Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a nutrient that all living creatures require for life. But what exactly does it do for your plants, and how should you use it...
Fusarium Wilt: Unwanted & Unwelcome
Feared because it is virtually impossible to get rid of, fusarium wilt is wreaking havoc on lettuce and other field and greenhouse crops....
Starting Seeds Indoors - Off to an Early Start
Though it isn’t quite time to get back into the garden, it’s a good time to get ready for the outdoor growing season by starting your seeds...
Organic Nutrients for a Sustainable Tomorrow
In the quest for a sustainable future, it is not enough to simply grow our own food. We must also grow in a knowledgeable, responsible and...
What Do You Know About Mildew?
In the garden, mildew is often confused with mold. However, they are very different problems and it is important not to mix the two up when...
Watering Your Soil Garden Successfully
Unlike a young child who is acting out, plants in need often have a time tough communicating exactly what it is that they want. You can bet...
Interpreting a Water Report: How to Make the Most of the Information You Have
Getting a water quality report is one thing, but interpreting the findings is a whole other game. Here, David Kessler shows us in the ins...
The Do's and Don’ts of Container Gardening
Keeping plants happy in a container requires care and attention by the gardener as they must provide everything to keep the plant healthy.
Hard Water or Soft Water: Does My Garden Care?
Not all water is the same and what type of water—whether hard or soft—is flowing through the pipes in your house might be impacting how...
Enzymes in the Garden
Enzymes play a major role in plant health as they can increase nutrient uptake and help protect roots from pathogens. Eric Hopper explains...
Combining Sunlight and Grow Lights: Supplemental Greenhouse Lighting
Indoor and outdoor growing are no longer distinct schools of thought. Greenhouse cultivators have combined the practices to create a new,...
The Effect of Light Leaks on a Sealed Growrooms
Light leaks in your sealed growroom can be disastrous for some kinds of plants. They can also be a sign that more than just light is...
Understanding How Plant Roots Take In Water and Nutrients
Roots play an integral part in plant survival, whether it’s as an anchor or providing life-sustaining water and nutrients. Chris Bond...
Pest Infestations: Know Thy Enemy
The warm humidity of a growroom is so attractive to pests you will no doubt encounter at least one kind of infestation at some point while...
Choosing the Right Lighting Ballast For Growing
Selecting the right ballast for your grow set-up can be a daunting task with many variables to consider. But if you follow Chris Bond’s...
Dealing with Pythium Root Rot
Microorganisms are routinely introduced and cultivated in our hydroponic set-ups and gardens, but one such organism you don’t want to see...
