25 Mar
Beginner's Section, Growing with Hydroponics, How To Grow

Guide for Hydroponics Gardening

In the simplest terms, hydroponics is a method of growing plants, without any soil. All of the nutrients and resources needed for growth are provided via an aquatic solution that is flushed through the root zone for plant uptake. These alternative growing systems are quickly increasing in popularity due to their many benefits, and expand the possibilities for urban and indoor gardening exponentially. Plants grown in hydroponics gardening systems use fewer resources and they often yield better th...

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19 Dec
Beginner's Section, Growing with Hydroponics

Hydroponic Nutrients For Beginners: Base vs. Additives

As the trend grows towards hydroponic gardening, so does the confusion regarding plant nutrition. New growers are mystified by the array of products available that all promise to promote bigger, better and more plant production. Well we are here to help you quickly learn essentials behind the major nutrient brands on the market today. Let’s take some of the mystery out of the growing process by looking at the differences between base nutrients (the essentials) and additives (your extras). ...

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26 Oct
Beginner's Section, How to Clone, How To Grow

Five Best Ways To Germinate Seeds

Starting a garden from seed? Well get ready for an education in germination. These are the five best ways to germinate your seeds and a few tips on how to plant your seeds once they’ve rooted. Luckily, germinating seeds successfully doesn’t take a science degree. But it will take a glass of water and roughly 24 hours, so if don’t have either of those you should probably stop reading now. By following these simple 'how to' tips for germinating seeds, you can have an abundance of plants growing i...

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21 Oct
Beginner's Section, Growing with Hydroponics

The Importance Of pH Water Balance – Why And How To Do It

I dont have a PHD but I can tell you that you are having a pH problem. Are your plants showing signs of limp folliage, sluggish growth and stressed yellowing leaves? Well i'm here to tell you about viagra for plants. No i'm just kidding. A quick and easy thing to check for is the pH level of the water or nutrient solution you are feeding your plants. Whether growing in soil or hydroponically it's vital for proper nutrient uptake that your water or solution be pH'd properly. I get to talk to a l...

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19 Oct
Beginner's Section, Product Reviews

Stop Trying And Start Growing! Easiest Water Only Soil!

Stop trying and start growing with the easiest water only soil growing medium. I started growing 7 years ago and after my very first grow I’ve always tried to improve on one thing… find a way to make my life easier! Whether it was updating my growing equipment with newer technologies or controlling my environment in different ways I’ve always wanted to grow the most successful crop with the least amount of effort exerted. I’m a millennial, what do you expect? Sure I love gardening but indoor ...

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03 Feb
Beginner's Section, Product Reviews

Funk Filter Carbon Air Filter for Cleaning Your Garden’s Air

The Funk Filter Carbon Air Filter eliminates nasty orders and other harmful airborne particles keeping your plants safe and your room smelling fresh! Air is cleaned by passing through the filter which contains odor eliminating granular charcoal. This filtering process will remove 99.5% of all odors from your grow room! When removing your filter from the box i recommend placing a towel on the ground if you are worried about your floor getting dusty. The dust is a by product ...

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11 Aug
Beginner's Section, HIDs

Differences in Indoor Grow Lights

As the trend continues to grow towards indoor hydroponic gardening, an ongoing conversation about which indoor grow lights are the best and which ones are the worst is up for debate. To discover which indoor lighting type works best for you, start by learning which types are available and the differences between each type. Fluorescent Also referred to as CFL, T5, T8 orT12 bulbs, fluorescent lighting is a popular choice for plant propagation, early vegetative growth and over-wi...

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11 Aug
Beginner's Section, Growing with Hydroponics, How To Grow

Is Hydroponic Gardening for You?

Hydroponic gardening is the method of growing fresh vegetables without using soil. The growing method has several applications including vermiponics and aquaponics, which we will dive into a little later. All hydroponic applications have the capability to produce successful harvests. As the trend continues to grow towards sustainable living, the demand for alternative gardening methods producing food year round will grow as well. Hydroponic gardening can produce fresh vegetables and fish year ar...

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11 Aug
Beginner's Section, HIDs

What are HID Grow Lights?

HID stands for High Intensity Discharge. High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) are two types of HID bulbs that are good for indoor growing. MH bulbs produce light in the blue spectrum. This light is better for plant growth during the vegetative stage as it promotes stem, branch and leaf growth . HPS bulbs produce light in the orange to red spectrum. The light produced in the orange to red spectrum triggers the release of plant hormones used in the flowering stages. You can usually exp...

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06 Jun
Beginner's Section, Growing with Hydroponics

Benefits of Growing Hydroponically

Hydroponics is a fast growing industry and is the future of gardening! The ability to grow food without soil, indoors or outdoors, makes growing plants hydroponically the ideal way to provide fresh food in areas that have no land space or where soil is sterile and unable to grow vegetation. Whether you’re a home gardener who would like to have fresh herbs on hand year round or a commercial food grower who would like to extend your growing season and profit margin, growing hydroponically offers m...

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06 Jun
Beginner's Section, Grow Rooms, How To Grow

Environmental Control Tips for Growing Plants Indoors

Growing plants indoors with hydroponics allows you to provide yourself and your loved ones with fresh produce year around. However, just like outdoor-grown plants, those grown indoors must have a certain type of environment in which to grow. Humidity, air circulation, light and temperature needs must be met so plants can thrive in an indoor environment. Use these environmental control tips to provide the perfect indoor environment in which to successfully grow plants of your choice.

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06 Jun
Beginner's Section

Carbon Filters and How They Work

One of the biggest challenges that an indoor hydroponic gardener faces is the unpleasant odors coming from their plants or system. The best way to tame those plant odors and breathe easy is by using a carbon filter. Carbon filters can be used for both purifying water and air to remove toxins and odors for healthier, happier people and plants. Carbon Granules Carbon granules, also called granular charcoal, is simply pulverized charcoal that has a binding agent added to it...

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06 Jun
Beginner's Section, HIDs, LED Reviews, LEDs

HID vs LED Grow Lights

When it comes to growing plants indoors, there are two major competitors in the world of grow lights. Light Emitting Diode lights, or LED’s, and High-Intensity Discharge lamps, or HIDs. The big question is which one is better and which one will offer the biggest benefits to your crops. Well on the surface one of the most noticeable difference in lights is going to be the price. You can buy a 1000 Watt HID grow light for about $60. Right now the only true 1000 watt LED grow light on the market is...

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