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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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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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Use Reflective Surfaces to Maximize Plant Lighting

Posted by Diedra Black on Aug 31st 2017

Use Reflective Surfaces to Maximize Plant Lighting

You’ve probably seen those aluminum foil sun reflectors that were popular for tanning in the 60’s, 70’s, and even the 80’s. They were a cheap way to maximize the sun’s power to tan skin, right? Right. And you can maximize lig … read more >

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The Quick and Dirty Guide to Effective Soil Amendments

Posted by Diedra Black on Aug 17th 2017

The Quick and Dirty Guide to Effective Soil Amendments

Soil amendments are various materials mixed into the soil your plants are growing in, in order to improve plant health and growth. They’re also called soil conditioners, and they can be used in outdoor or indoor gardens. Pott … 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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How to Make a Kitchen Countertop Compost Bin

Posted by Diedra Black on Jul 6th 2017

How to Make a Kitchen Countertop Compost Bin

When you cultivate an indoor garden, you’re likely aware of space restrictions. After all, there’s only so much room available in your home for plants. So finding a way to save space on composting only makes sense. Many pe … read more >

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Comparing Compost: What Do You Put In?

Posted by Diedra Black on Jun 22nd 2017

Comparing Compost: What Do You Put In?

Nutrients in hydroponic gardens are often supplemented with compost tea. You can buy a ready-made compost tea at most gardening stores, but another option is to make your own compost. Then you can create a customized liquid p … read more >

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What You Need to Know When Building Your Own Hydroponic System

Posted by Diedra Black on Jun 8th 2017

What You Need to Know When Building Your Own Hydroponic System

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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