Plant Care
What To Do About Powdery Mildew
The key to beating a powdery mildew outbreak in your growroom is staying two steps ahead of the problem.
How to Trellis Your Plants Properly
Are your outdoor plants out of control yet? Adding a trellis to your landscape will offer plants enhanced access to sunlight and better air...
Why Your Plants Need More Silica
Silica is abundant in many soils and is a major component of plant tissue, sometimes in even higher concentrations than nitrogen and...
Germinating Seeds and Caring for Seedlings
To begin its life as a growing plant, a little seedling requires some help to germinate.
Building up the Brix for Healthier, Nutrient-Dense Crops
The best organic farmers often boast about growing nutrient-dense, high-brix plants. Brix is a measurement of the sugar content in the sap,...
Growing Saffron Hydroponically
It turns out Saffron, the world's highest-priced spice, can thrive in a hydroponic system.
pH Balance for Efficient Nutrient Uptake
Check out how to keep a good pH balance and maximize nutrient uptake in your hydro system.
What Is Eco Coco Coir Good For?
While we all know coir is a by-product of the coconut processing industry, understanding its properties and potential as a horticultural...
Treat 'Em Bad and They'll Taste Better: Improving Flavor in Crops
When it comes to good food, we are all looking for taste, aroma and texture. Sometimes these all come together to create a sensory delight,...
The How-To of Organic Hydroponics
Growing organically means different things to different growers, but there are some basic principles at play when it comes to applying the...
A Simple Guide to Taking Plant Cuttings
Here is everything you need to know to be a confident and successful cutting expert.
The Best Light for the Job
Casey Jones Fraser shares some tips on how to find the right grow lights for the right uses.
How Surfactant Solutions Work
There are additives lurking in most gardening sprays, but not to worry, that's a good thing!
Choosing the Right Growing Medium for Larger Results
Everyone at one point in their life potted up a plant and for most, it was a straightforward operation: put soil in pot, plant in soil,...
Attack of the Giant Tomatoes - The Ultimate Guide
Want to learn how to grow big tomatoes? There are some important tips and tricks you need to know.
Boost Friendly Flora with Companion Planting
Companion planting is a form of polyculture where certain types of crops are planted in close proximity to one another to boost crop yields...
Combining Organic & Synthetic Nutrients
There is an increasing focus on organic farming methods, but does that mean synthetic nutrients are off the table?
Testing T5 Lighting Technology
Artificial lighting is a crucial component of a successful indoor garden and the technology is always evolving. One writer puts some new T5...
Why Growers are Crazy for Coco Coir
Coco coir (made from coconuts) is quickly becoming a popular grow medium offering horticulturalists many advantages in the garden. Coir...