Aquaponics
Worms: The Ancient Secret to the Rise of Human Civilization?
There is a single organism responsible for the rise of the earliest urban communities. Without their hard work in Ancient Egypt, India and...
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...
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...
Swirling Oxygen: Is Your Aquaponics System Circulating Properly?
Your crop and fish may be getting by, but are they thriving? If not, you may want to ensure your system is circulating well and dissolved...
3 Aquaponic Stress Factors
What should you do when fish hit their heads on the walls? When growing fish for food in aquaponics, it's important to consider 3 major...
10 Ways to Save $$$ at the Grow Shop
Visiting your favorite grow store doesn't have to be expensive. Although gardening can end up costing a pretty penny, you can lower you...
Introducing Aquaponics: Grow Your Own Fish Sandwich
With the popularity of aquaponics, you can create your own self-sustaining ecosystem on a mini scale. Alan Ray reveals what aquaponics is...
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?
Build Your Own Aquaponics System
How does an aquaponics system work, and how can you make your own? Our friends at Crop King Seeds bring us this handy, introductory guide.
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...
Balancing Nitrification and Denitrification in Aquaponic Systems
If you want to create an aquaponic system, it’s important to keep in mind how you’re going to balance the nitrogen levels. Denitrification...
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...
The 6 Most Common Types of Hydroponic Systems Found in Modern Grow Rooms
Hydroponic systems have come a long way since they were first envisioned. These are the six types of hydroponic systems that you will find...
Why Symbiotic Relationships in Aquaculture Are So Important
If you want your aquaculture system to really flourish, you need more than just fish...
Hydroponics vs. Aquaponics: Which One is Right For You?
It can be difficult to get consensus on whether aquaponics or hydroponics is better. Let’s look at the two systems and learn what some...
Managing pH in Aquaponic Systems
To keep the fish in your aquaponic system happy, it is best to avoid rapid swings in pH. This article offers some expert advice.
Seeing Double: Double-ended, High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lighting
Double-ended, high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting is emerging from several manufacturers in the hydroponics industry, and growers trying...
An Introduction to Microponics: How to Create a Tiny Ecosystem in Your Backyard
Microponics takes aquaponics to a whole new level.
Hydroponics: Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Gardening
Plants grown hydroponically are of exceedingly high quality, occupy less space, and consume fewer resources than traditional growing...
