What is Hydroponics?
Gardening Techniques
Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without soil, instead using nutrient rich water. Often times a grow medium is used to stabilize the root system, anchoring the plant. Roots…
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The Paper Towel Method Of Seed Germination
How-To Grow
Propagation
There are several different methods of germinating seeds for your hydroponic garden. Using the wet paper towel method is a classic and effective way of germinating seeds. Don’t let the…
How To Grow Hydroponic Fodder In 5 Easy Steps
How-To Grow
During the winter months, our farm animals lose access to the nutrient-rich greens of the spring and summer. To supplement the loss of greens, we grow hydroponic fodder to give…
How To Grow Zesty Hydroponic Cilantro
How-To Grow
Cilantro is an herb that’s flavor is either loved or hated. For those that love the zest of cilantro, they can’t get enough. Here’s a simple guide to growing zest…
How To Grow Hydroponic Mint
How-To Grow
Mint is one of my favorite herbs. It is easy to grow, grows fast and has so many uses. Here’s how you grow hydroponic mint. Recommended Mint Varieties for Hydroponics…
How To Grow Fresh Hydroponic Spinach
How-To Grow
I definitely recommend growing some hydroponic spinach. Spinach is high in iron and other nutrients that are beneficial to many aspects of your health. Like other leafy greens, it’s a…
How To Grow Hydroponic Broccoli
How-To Grow
Our family loves broccoli. It can make a good healthy snack or side, though we typically choose to drown it in cheese. Broccoli can be a great hydroponic vegetable to…
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5 Pieces Of Advice For Hydroponic Beginners
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There’s an old saying that as a beginner “You don’t know what you don’t know”. As with any hobby, this holds true to hydroponic gardening. I recently thought to myself,…
How To Rid Thrips From Your Hydroponic Garden
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Pests & Diseases
Pests are a pain. Thrips are on the list of one of the more common pests that you may find taking up residence in your hydroponic garden. Don’t thrip out,…
How To Rid Aphids From Your Indoor Hydroponic Garden
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids are one of the more common pests you may run into when hydroponic gardening. Once established they can quickly take over. Luckily with some early action and a little…
4 Ways To Make Money With Hobby Hydroponics
Hydroculture
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When I first started, I didn’t have much money to put towards my hydroponic hobby. I soon realized with a little work I could utilize what I’ve learned to turn…
How To Choose The BEST LED Grow Light For Your Hydroponic Garden
Garden Lighting
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LED grow lights are becoming the go-to for hobby hydroponic gardeners and for good reason. LED grow lights are overall more efficient and have a longer lifespan. There are now…
A Simple Guide To Hydroponic Plant Spacing
Hydroponic Systems
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Plant spacing is an important aspect of planning your hydroponic garden. Hydroponic plant spacing is different than traditional soil gardens. It’s important to give your plants enough space to grow…