Growing Methods
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...
How to Protect Your Garden From Summer's Extreme Elements
Summer is here, and it’s important to protect your gardens from the heat and drought that will surely afflict some warm-weather states.
Sand Culture Growing Success
Growing plants and vegetables in sand culture is not a new idea, but it appears to be both practical and economical now that plastics and...
Small Gardens: Going Small In A Big Way
When it comes to gardening, go big or go home, right? Kyle Ladenburger thinks small gardens are the answer. Here's why.
Subterranean Tactics: Root Zone Manipulation in Hydroponics
Dr. Lynette Morgan tells us how root zone manipulation can have a huge impact on plant performance.
Advantages of NFT Hydroponic Systems
If it’s simplicity, low cost, and maximum yields you are after in a hydroponic system, NFT could be the system for you.
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...
Making the Most of Hydro Nutrients
While hydroponic water culture systems can produce big results, you must work to get those optimal results. One of most important things to...
Consider Essential Oils for Your Garden
More and more, gardeners are turning to essential oils to help combat fungal disease and nasty pests like spider mites. Monica Mansfield...
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...
Phenomenal Growing Possibilities in Itty Bitty Living Spaces
If you have ever grown a houseplant, you can grow greens. Chris Bond goes through some of the different locales and tricks to try to make...
Photosynthesis: The Power of Light
Photosynthesis powers life on Earth. The word has Greek roots, with Photo being “light” and Synthesis being “put together.” Barb Shaw puts...
Stop the Presses: Hydroponics Certified Organic
Until November of 2017, growers debated the organic certification of hydroponics. Now, the verdict is in.
Growing a Gourmet Garden
Supermarket produce has a reputation for being bland, but your backyard bounty could share the same boring fate if you’re not careful. Here...
Lab to Home Gardens: Countertop Tissue Culture
Just as hydroponics was once the tool of scientists until growers modified the technology for their own use, tissue culture is now being...
What to Plant on a Rooftop Garden
Urban gardening often means unique locations. Bryan Traficante looks at the rooftop option.
5 Growing Mediums and Their Benefits
You've decided to grow something, but have you thought about what you're going to grow it in? Today, we look at 5 different options, and...
Profile: Las Milpitas de Cottonwood Farm in Tucson, Arizona
Community gardens are a great idea, and when done correctly, can bring communities together. This is the case in Tucson's Las Milpitas de...
The Art of Harvesting Hydro Hops
Hydroponic hops aren’t new, but growing them in nutrient-rich solutions is.
