Growing Methods
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...
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.
Building an In-Ground Hydro System
Simple in-ground hydroponic systems can be an extremely cost-efficient solution for hydroponic growing. Read on to find out what you’ll...
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...
Spring Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening
Spring is here and it’s time to think about your outdoor garden. Raised garden beds are a good choice for areas that lack healthy, rich...
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...
