Greenhouses
Automation Must-Haves for New Growers
With the right automation and knowledge, your plants will think Mother Nature is running the show.
What to Do at the End of the Summer Gardening Season
It’s easy to abandon the garden while you’re busy preserving your harvests, but do not forget to prepare your garden space for the next...
Gardening Up High: A Guide to Rooftop Growing
Urban farming is increasing in popularity as people become more concerned with where their food comes from.
Control Your Grow: Comparing Different Types of Growing Environments
Greenhouses allow growers to harness the power of the sun, the No. 1 resource for growing plants. Sealed and non-sealed rooms require the...
Recycle Your Light! Greenhouses and Light Pollution
Ian Ashdown warns greenhouse operators to become proactive before potentially costly new regulations come along.
Glazing Your Greenhouse: 5 Ways to Cover Up
You may be surprised to learn there are several different materials you can glaze your greenhouse with.
Why Large-Scale Cannabis Producers are Turning to Hybrid Greenhouses
In recent years, cannabis grown indoors has been considered superior. However, as Mike Sassano explains, hybrid greenhouses are starting to...
Greenhouse Planning: What Growers Need to Know
So, you’ve decided to start growing in a greenhouse. That’s great! It might be tempting to start with selecting a frame, but wait. There...
Feeding Space Travelers
NASA is exploring the best controlled environment agriculture technology on Earth today so that one day it can meet the challenges of...
Extreme Greenspaces: 21st Century Greenhouses and Urban Gardens
The planet is running out of cultivable land to feed an ever-increasing population, but that’s not stopping innovative problem solvers from...
Growing Multiple Crops in a Growroom
For those inquisitive cultivators interested in permaculture gardening, or simply growing multiple crops in a growroom, here are some...
The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Aquaponic System Isn’t Cycling
Having trouble getting your aquaponic system to cycle? Consult Sylvia Bernstein's following checklist to help identify the problem and...
Indoor vs. Outdoor vs. Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation
There are three main options when it comes to cannabis grow operations, but how do you know which best fits your personality and resources?
Back in Black: The Basics of Light Deprivation Cultivation
Tricking your herbs, vegetables, or flowers into thinking harvest time is approaching through light deprivation can result in more frequent...
Light Transmittance Through Greenhouse Glazing
Lighting expert Ian Ashdown examines why there is less photosynthetically active radiation at the canopy level in a greenhouse compared to...
CO2 Enrichment, Acclimation, and Efficiency in Hydroponic Growing
Lynette Morgan explains how home hydroponic horticulturists can take advantage of CO2 enrichment.
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.
Low Cost Sensors and Greenhouse Control Systems: Raspberry Pi
While many automated agricultural control systems are expensive and geared towards commercial operations, a little Raspberry Pi is perfect...
Humidity: The Often-Overlooked Climate Factor That Could Be Hurting Your Plants' Growth
Greenhouse humidification is a crucial - yet often overlooked - aspect of maintaining optimal climate conditions for plant growth. Learn...
