Growing Methods
Growing on Air: How Aeroponics Turns Less into More
What we know as aeroponics today first became popular as a bare bones gardening technique that allowed plant scientists to get up close and...
10 Most Common New Marijuana Grower's Mistakes That Should Be Avoided
First time growing? Mistakes are unavoidable! But you need to at least make sure to avoid these 10 most common mistakes. May the odds be...
Growing Marijuana: Starting From Seeds VS Clones
Seeds or clones? There are two ways of growing and you need to pick a side before you begin. Each comes with its own set of advantages of...
Choosing Your First Hydroponic System
For growers trying out hydroponics for the first time, choosing the best system can be a daunting task. Are you up for the challenge?
Low-Cost Hydroponic Technology: Drawing the Line Between Cost and Function
For growers who would like to get into hydroponics, cost or complexity need not be an issue.
Flushing for Soil and Hydroponic Gardens
Nutrient flushing is an important, relatively simple, and all too often misunderstood technique that should be used by just about every...
How Soilless Agriculture Differs from Soil-based Agriculture
Whether plants are grown using soilless or soil methods, all crops require essential nutrients to grow. But is one method of delivering...
Raise the Roof... and the Floor
In a prior article on indoor greenhouses, Casey Jones Fraser mentioned raising grow tents off of the floor. If you don’t know how to...
A Step-by-step Guide to Setting Up a Cannabis Grow Tent
Want to grow your own cannabis? This basic setup is all you need to get started.
Indoor Herb Gardens
While home (and garden) ownership these days is unattainable for many it doesn’t mean apartment dwellers can’t reap some gardening rewards....
Preparing Your Plants for Harvest
You’re already prepping your garden for harvest as soon as you start it in the spring. The goal, after all, is to produce the healthiest...
Growing 101: Basic Plant Nutrition
Just like humans, plants need food to survive and thrive. Here’s a quick guide to get you started on designing your first nutrient regimen.
Putting Nutrient Film Technique to the Test
Since it was developed more than 30 years ago, the benefits of the nutrient film technique hydroponic growing system have been highly...
Solarium Growrooms: Think Outside the House
Looking to conserve energy this year? Get down to basics and work with Mother Nature.
Cloches to Greenhouses
Cloches, hothouses, cold frames, greenhouses—what’s the difference? Grubbycup explains how all these garden structures can help you to...
Growing in Tough Soils and Difficult Climates
You might be wondering why your plants are losing their leaves and hardly forming any buds. There’s a good chance your garden soil is not...
Understanding Reverse Osmosis and How It Benefits Plants
A reverse osmosis system can help keep unwanted contaminants, pesticides and bacteria out of your grow system. Chris Bond explains how the...
High-throughput Phenotyping: Sensing Technologies and Data Mining
If you don’t understand sensing technologies and data mining for high-throughput (HT) phenotyping, you are definitely not alone. Here’s a...
Starting a Vertical Garden at Home
Vertical gardens are a fun and creative way to increase your harvest by growing more in less space. They add aesthetic appeal, visual...
