Oct 25th 2018
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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!
Maybe you’ve heard about beneficial bacteria. And maybe you’re wondering if it’s really necessary for your garden. It’s understandable that you might be skeptical. After all, you’ve been growing without adding bacteria this w
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Oct 11th 2018
3 Ways to Get Kids Interested in Gardening
There’s a good chance your child has almost no idea where their food comes from or the amount of work required to get it to their plate.It’s kind of shocking, isn’t it? That something so basic is a mystery to so many people.
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Sep 27th 2018
A Quick Way to Improve Taste from Your Hydroponic Garden
Did you know that plants also have a sweet tooth? It’s pretty fascinating to think about, isn’t it? If you’re like most new gardeners, you probably had no idea that plants crave sugar--and you probably don’t know why they do
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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
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Jul 20th 2018
Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?
Photo courtesy of Steve Buissinne
If you’ve seen our articles on vermiponics and aquaponics with fish, you may have wondered what other animals can be used in a hydroponic system. It’s true that many animals’ waste can
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May 24th 2018
Does My Hydroponic Setup Need an Air Pump?
Are you a hydroponics beginner? If so, then this article is for you. When you’re starting out with hydroponic growing, it can be confusing knowing what to do. You may already understand that the nutrient reservoir
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May 10th 2018
Why Do I Need Air Stones for Hydroponics?
Did you know that you can drown your plants? It’s true. And it’s not the same as just overwatering a potted plant. When you overwater a plant, you risk issues like mold and root rot. When you drown your plant, it quite
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Apr 12th 2018
Do I Need to Clean My Hydroponics Reservoir?
Growing a hydroponic garden is a lot like keeping your body healthy. It needs water and nutrients. And there are both good bacteria (that you want to get in) and bad bacteria (that you want to keep out).Some indoor gardeners,
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Mar 29th 2018
Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Growing With Rockwool
Growing plants with rockwool is like cooking a new food. You don’t have to follow a recipe, but you’ll most likely get better results if you do.Of course, many people think they don’t need to do preliminary research or follow
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Mar 1st 2018
Flushing Growing Media Vs. 'Spoon-Feeding' Your Indoor Garden
If you’re like most indoor gardeners, you’re constantly looking for the way to get the best results, the biggest plants, and the highest yields. And you probably already know that a lot of that boils down to getting the right
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Jan 4th 2018
How to Boost Your Indoor Garden with Mycorrhizal Fungus
Maximizing growth is a constant concern for indoor gardeners. Fortunately, there are lots of different ways to boost plant growth and get better results, and you’ll learn one of them in this article--exposing your plants to m
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Dec 21st 2017
Start a Pizza Garden (Plus a Recipe!)
Never underestimate the power of delicious food. If you’ve been struggling with your garden, a delicious recipe might be just the thing you need to get your motivation going again. So if you’ve been out of luck with the
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