Growth
Shifting Habits, Shifting Minds: Food Waste in the 21st Century
One of the biggest problems facing America in the 21st century is the vast amount of perfectly good food that finds its way into dumpsters...
The Myth of Night Light and its Impact on Plants
True or False: Unless you’re a poinsettia, increased light levels can’t hurt. Read on to find out.
Breaking Down Boron: Function and Uses in the Garden
Boron… it's some chemical from the periodic table that plants need, but we don't really need to know much about it, right? Wrong. Author...
The Chelation Effect
What is a chelate and how can this compound maximize the growth and productivity of your plants? Molly Sweitzer introduces us to the...
Why Your Garden Needs Phosphorus
Plants must have a steady supply of phosphorus from seed to harvest. It’s called the energy element for a reason! As one of the...
Sex and the Single Plant
The late Bob Ireland shares some tips with us for controlling the sex of your plants with growth hormones.
The Missing Ingredient: CO2
Carbon dioxide is an often overlooked aspect of indoor gardening. While plants can survive without it, even slight elevations of CO2 can...
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...
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...
From Seed to Bud: The Cannabis Life Cycle
For those wondering about the stages a marijuana plant undergoes as it grows from seed to potent bud, Chris Bond breaks it down by...
Mycorrhizae: The Mycorrhizosphere Phenomenon
Dr. Robert G. Linderman continues his discussion of mycorrhizal fungi in the garden. This time he touches on the mycorrhizosphere...
Mycorrhizae: Evaluating The Products
In this article, Dr. Bob Linderman talks about evaluating mycorrhizal products, inoculating plants and cultural practices that enhance the...
Magnesium in Soil
Magnesium deficiency, like any deficiency, leads to a reduction in yields. Read on to discover why this element is so important to have...
Mycorrhizae: The Straight Story
The term mycorrhizae describes the symbiotic relationship between specialized soil fungi and the roots of most plants on Earth. In this...
The Basics of Plant Diseases
Almost everyone who grows plants, whether for their own enjoyment or professionally, will encounter plant disease problems at some point.
Beneficial Elements For Your Nutrient Regimen: Chromium, Strontium and More
More here on potentially beneficial plant nutritional elements, Philip McIntosh highlights bromine, chromium, strontium, selenium, sodium,...
Beneficial Elements For Your Nutrient Regimen: Cobalt, Silicon, Nickel, and Vandium
Elements that may not be essential but could be beneficial to include in your nutrient regimen? Today, Philip McIntosh discusses cobalt,...
Beneficial Elements For Your Nutrient Regimen
There are several essential macro- and micronutrients plants need to grow and reproduce. Here we look at aluminum, iodine, lithium,...
