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Hydroponics - This is a type of horticulture where plants, typically edible crops, are grown without soil and in a water-based mineral nutrient solution. Plants are commonly grown grown hydroponically in a greenhouse or contained environment. Common plants grown hydroponically are: TomatoesPeppersCucumbersStrawberriesLettucesHerbsWhat nutrients are needed for hydroponics?Learning what nutrients are needed for hydroponics is the first s… Read more

You don’t need to read any gardening books first. You don’t need any fancy equipment. You just need your seeds (these are the best garden seed catalogs that I order from every year) and a few basic supplies to get started. Whether you have a dedicated vegetable bed in your backyard, or a cluster of containers on your patio, it all starts out the same way. You have to plant your seeds, and germinating seeds inside your home (where you have th… Read more

Whether you have a patio, deck, sunroom, balcony, or even just some bench space, it's possible to build a thriving hydroponic garden. Over the last few years, more and more people are taking up recreational or small scale gardens for the enjoyment and for the benefits of having readily available fresh produce. This ranges from simple herbs, lettuces, tomatoes, and many other types of vegetables and flowers. What is Hydroponic Gardening?… Read more