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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!

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Start a Pizza Garden (Plus a Recipe!)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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Micronutrients for Indoor Gardens (Quick Guide)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 24th 2017

Micronutrients for Indoor Gardens (Quick Guide)

There must be a reason why some hydroponic growers get better yields than others. That is, if both growers have the same system, the same plants, and the same fertilizer schedule, why does one grower walk away with more to sh … 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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EC Levels in Hydroponics: What You Need to Know

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 27th 2017

EC Levels in Hydroponics: What You Need to Know

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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How to Fix Nutrient Burn: Identify, Treat, and Prevent It

Posted by Diedra Black on Sep 14th 2017

How to Fix Nutrient Burn: Identify, Treat, and Prevent It

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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Best Ways to Reduce Odor from Indoor Gardens

Posted by Diedra Black on Aug 3rd 2017

Best Ways to Reduce Odor from Indoor Gardens

Plants can put off a variety of aromas, and some are a bit heavy for the enclosed space of an indoor garden. Not to mention the smells emanating from water reservoirs, grow media, and fertilizers. You’ve likely got some airfl … read more >

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6 Indoor Gardening Hacks to Save Time

Posted by Diedra Black on Jul 20th 2017

6 Indoor Gardening Hacks to Save Time

You only have so much time in the day, and even when you’d prefer to spend all day with your garden, it can’t always be so. But no matter how much time you have, you want the time you do spend growing your garden to provide t … read more >

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Building a DIY Hydroponic System (Beginner Guide)

Posted by Diedra Black on Jun 8th 2017

Building a DIY Hydroponic System (Beginner Guide)

In a previous blog post, we talked about small space hydroponics. And that article gave some ideas for saving space with your hydroponics setups. With this post, we’re going to look at some of the finer details of creating a … read more >

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Best Hydroponic Systems for Small Spaces: 5 Options

Posted by Diedra Black on May 25th 2017

Best Hydroponic Systems for Small Spaces: 5 Options

Hydroponics gives you direct control over consumables from your indoor garden. You know exactly what’s going into your plants and what’s going into your body as a result. If your indoor garden is just for yourself or your … read more >

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Vermiponics: An Easy Hydroponics Alternative System

Posted by Diedra Black on May 11th 2017

Vermiponics: An Easy Hydroponics Alternative System

You’ve likely heard of aquaponics and indoor gardening with fish to provide extra nutrients to your plants. In fact, we just covered how to get started with aquaponics with betta fish. Vermiponics is a similar concept, except … read more >

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