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We publish a blog post every week on Thursday. We cover a range of topics related to reptiles, fish, bio-active setups, and plants. Below you will find a wealth of information for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

What's the Best Organic Fertilizer for Vegetables?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 2nd 2018

What's the Best Organic Fertilizer for Vegetables?

Organic vs. chemical fertilizers -- it can be a huge debate among indoor gardeners. The truth is that your plants don’t know the difference between where their nutrients are coming from. But organic fertilizers … read more >

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Top 4 Plants for Purifying Indoor Air

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 9th 2017

Top 4 Plants for Purifying Indoor Air

Hey all you indoor gardeners and hydroponics aficionados. Do you ever wonder what new plants to try out? As long as you’re cultivating indoors, you might as well nurture a few plants that will give some love back to you. Any … read more >

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What to Know about Electrical Conductivity Level in Hydroponics

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 27th 2017

What to Know about Electrical Conductivity Level in Hydroponics

Managing electrical conductivity (or EC) levels is one of the fundamental skills required for running an efficient hydroponic setup. So what is EC level? Basically, any time you add fertilizer to your reservoir, you are ad … read more >

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How Much Hydroponic Solution Do I Need to Use?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 12th 2017

How Much Hydroponic Solution Do I Need to Use?

If you’re growing a hydroponic garden, you of course need nutrient solution. Let’s assume that you already know that. What you may not know, however, is how much nutrient solution you need to use for your indoor garden. It de … read more >

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Don't Forget to Flush...Your Growing Media

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 28th 2017

Don't Forget to Flush...Your Growing Media

So maybe you’ve heard of flushing growing media and wonder whether it’s necessary for your hydroponic setup. Water is already constantly flowing through it, right? But growing in hydroponics means using fertilizers that are a … read more >

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You Mean I Can Harm My Plants with Too Many Nutrients? Understanding Nutrient Burn

Posted by Diedra Black on Sep 14th 2017

You Mean I Can Harm My Plants with Too Many Nutrients? Understanding Nutrient Burn

Lots of nutrients are good for your plants, right? Well, yes, but it is possible to give your plants too much of a good thing. It’s like when you take vitamins. A daily multivitamin can help round out the nutrition you get … read more >

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Pre-made Compost Tea vs Making Your Own

Posted by Diedra Black on Jan 19th 2017

Pre-made Compost Tea vs Making Your Own

Compost tea is a mild fertilizer than promotes the growth of beneficial microbes in your growing medium and on foliage. It does not have the higher levels of nutrients that more potent fertilizers have. But it is an excell … read more >

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Choosing a Guano Fertilizer

Posted by Diedra Black on Jan 5th 2017

Choosing a Guano Fertilizer

Does it really matter what kind of fertilizer you use for your indoor plants? After all, they all provide the same primary nutrients—nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. But the truth is that many synthetic fertilizers la … read more >

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Benefits of Bone Meal and Blood Meal for Plants

Posted by Diedra Black on Dec 23rd 2016

Benefits of Bone Meal and Blood Meal for Plants

Blood and bone sounds more like a Halloween theme than a topic related to indoor gardening. But natural compounds like blood meal and bone meal contain organic components that spur plant growth. They are great sources of o … read more >

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What Does Foliar Spray Do, and Do You Need It?

Posted by Diedra Black on Nov 25th 2016

What Does Foliar Spray Do, and Do You Need It?

When you’re growing plants in a hydroponic setup, you have to pay special attention to providing the necessary nutrients for your plants to thrive. Unlike plants growing outside, indoor growers cannot depend on nutrients i … read more >

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How to Make Aerated Guano Tea

Posted by Diedra Black on Aug 18th 2016

How to Make Aerated Guano Tea

You’re probably already aware of the basic ways you can use bat guano fertilizer for your indoor gardening. Combine the fertilizer with water to apply, or mix it directly into your potting soil. But did you know that you c … read more >

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