Dec 20th 2018
Recent Posts
- You're Not Using Tap Water in Your Hydroponic Reservoir, Right?
- A Quick Morning Grow Room Routine to Make Sure Your Plants Are Set Before You Leave for Work
- 6 Eye-Opening Reasons You Should Add Silica to Your Hydroponic Garden
- Garden Maintenance for Lazy Growers (Or Those Who Are Short on Time)
- 3 Ways to Get Kids Interested in Gardening
Blog
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!
Photo by Jong MarshesOkay so, if you’ve ever had a potted houseplant, most of us just add a bit of tap water and the occasional fertilizer to keep those things going, right? Simple. So it makes sense that when you upgrade to
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Dec 6th 2018
A Quick Morning Grow Room Routine to Make Sure Your Plants Are Set Before You Leave for Work
Photo by Marra Sherrier“The best fertilizer is the gardener’s shadow.” It’s a common saying among gardeners and attributed to a Chinese proverb.And it’s true. One of the most important things you can do for your garden is sim
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Nov 21st 2018
6 Eye-Opening Reasons You Should Add Silica to Your Hydroponic Garden
Do you know how much protein the average person needs daily for general health? About 55 grams (depending on your weight). With that amount of protein, your body can perform all the functions it needs to.But what happens when
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Nov 8th 2018
Garden Maintenance for Lazy Growers (Or Those Who Are Short on Time)
Photo courtesy of Avi Naim Most of the time, gardening is like going to work. The more you show up, the more you succeed. But nobody wants their growing hobby to become like a job they’re chained to. The good news is you
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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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Sep 13th 2018
Plants that Thrive in a Hard Water Aquarium
Photo courtesy of DornenwolfYou’ve probably had a shower before at a place that had hard water. It leaves your skin feeling dry and isn’t ideal. But if your house has a hard water supply, and you’re using that water for your
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Aug 30th 2018
5 Trees You Can Grow Inside
Photo courtesy of Cynthia PhoungWho likes wordplay in their article titles? Unfortunately, no, this article is not for those of you who aspire to be like Bran Stark. It’s about growing indoor trees. But you can pretend t
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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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Jul 12th 2018
An Aquascape Guide for Turtle Tanks
We talked recently about adding indoor plants to your herp’s terrarium. That’s one way to combine gardening and pet enrichment. Another is aquascaping. Aquascaping is basically just indoor gardening done underwater.You a
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Jul 5th 2018
Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets
Have you thought about combining your interests in indoor gardening and exotic pets? Yes, it is possible to grow plants in your reptile or amphibian terrarium.
Gardening in your pet’s tank, however, is going to tak
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