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A Broken System? Corporatism and Community Rights

Evan Folds

Is the world falling apart, or is it waking up?  We are confronting systemic racism amid a pandemic and, combined with an unprecedented level of growing financial devastation, it has exposed the gaps in our socio-economic order and delivered them to our doorstep. No longer can we afford to hide from the symptoms of a…

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A Guide To Nutrient Dosing Machines

Everest Fernandez

I’m typically a sucker for gadgets and technology—a marketeer’s dream. Despite this, I must concede that I find even the sight of automatic nutrient dosing machines to be somewhat intimidating. All those tangled tubes going in and out of nutrient bottles and reservoirs, the peristaltic pumps, the elaborate displays, worrisome warning alarms, downloadable apps, and…

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Cation and Anion Exchange Capacity And Why It Matters To Your Grow

Stephen Brookes

The Science Corner will help readers learn about complex topics in the horticultural and hydroponic industries without the confusing jargon and technical terminology. This article will tackle the technical topic of cation and anion exchange capacity. The goal is to break things down for you so you can apply that knowledge and achieve bigger yields,…

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Data-Driven Cultivation: Crunching The Numbers In The Grow Room

Tom Forrest

Modern cultivation facilities are using future farming techniques that are driven by data! Novel digital technologies are helping farmers and home gardeners make smarter decisions and prevent expensive critical failures. From microclimate sensing to machine intelligence tools, this article will explore fresh technology being used in 2020. The overall goal of data-driven cultivation is to…

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Edible Landscape Movement Builds Food Security And Community

Catherine Sherriffs

When the coronavirus pandemic forced the world into lockdown last spring, a wave of anxiety came over Linda McDonald of Linlithgow, Scotland. Shortages associated with problems in the supply chain and panic buying made her want to take responsibility for producing at least some of her food. Jen Gates, also a resident of Linlithgow, needed…

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Edible Plants That You Can Find On The Beach

Albert Mondor

Ocean banks, beaches, and dunes have a rich flora. Surprisingly, many of the plants that grow on seashores are edible! Some rose bushes spontaneously grow on beaches and dunes. One of the species most commonly found in the northern hemisphere is the Rough Rose. It is indigenous to north China, Korea, Japan, and eastern Russia.…

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How To Avoid Rookie Mistakes In The Grow Room

As you’re heading to your grow room with a long list of tasks to tackle, you walk through the door, and splat! You look down at your wet shoe and know the shine on the floor isn’t because someone polished it while you were away; you have a three-inch-deep pool at your feet. Then, you…
March 8, 2021

How To Read A Seed Packet For A Thriving Garden

Seed starting is an exciting time of year, and for many people, that time has come! With the world of gardening experiencing a massive boom in recent months, there are more newbie growers than ever this year. The best place to start is by choosing the crops you love to eat. If growing flowers, select…
March 5, 2021

Getting Back To Our Roots With Local Food Movements

When I was a child, I grew up in rural Ireland, where neighbors would help each other with the harvest, clubbing together for specialized baling equipment to make round silage bales as winter fodder for the cows. To me, the experience was magical, both because I got to be involved in this unusual, neighborly collaboration…
March 3, 2021
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Going with the Flow: An Interview with Hydroponics Guru William Texier

William Texier – A Brief History William Texier is a hydroponics innovator and the author of the world-famous book, Hydroponics for Everybody: All About Home Horticulture. Born in Paris, France, he dabbled in hydroponic growing in his 20s, but his experimental work never went far. In 1980, while living in California, he turned his interest…
March 1, 2021

From Concrete Jungles To Incredible Green Spaces: Cities Making The Change

While the rise of cities has brought plenty of benefits, the century of industrial growth and expansion of urban sprawl has also had adverse effects on the planet and city dwellers alike, such as the continued destruction and green space reduction. But as we head into the third decade of the 21st Century, some cities…
February 26, 2021
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Local Growers Extended: How Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm Makes It Work

When you step onto Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm in Wentworth-North, Quebec, it’s hard to believe it was once a vacant lot of compacted gravel. Surrounded by a forest of green, the property now boasts lush gardens of fruits, vegetables, and spectacular flowers. It is very much alive with the sounds of ducks, chickens, and a…
February 24, 2021

Permaculture Projects And The Crucial Art Of Communication

In the real world of permaculture projects, sometimes, things don’t always go according to your plan. That’s ok; gardens, once planted, have a life of their own. The Food Forest A few years ago, a couple of friends and I thought how cool it would be to plant a food forest behind our town’s library…
February 19, 2021

Plant Care: Garden Tasks You Can Do In The Winter

While some folks can look out their window right now and see their garden, others won’t see theirs for months, as it is currently buried under about 3 feet of snow. Regardless of your situation, there are still a few things you can do in and around your garden in the winter – besides building…
February 17, 2021
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Pest Prevention: The Itsy Bitsy Spider Mite

A challenge that comes with growing plants is deterring garden pests, and the list of potential insect diners wishing to feast on the fruits of your labor is a long one. One of the most destructive problems in the garden is the spider mite. What are Spider Mites? Spider mites belong to the arachnid family…
February 15, 2021
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Why Fertilizing Indoor Plants In The Winter Is a Bad Idea

Winter days are for admiring indoor plants and showering them with tender loving care. Although tempting, don’t go overboard with the TLC. When it comes to houseplants, fertilizing in the fall and winter is a big gardening no-no. Why Fertilize? Generally speaking, houseplants are happy if you provide them with their required light and a…
February 12, 2021

Gardeners Rush To Order Their Seeds As Demand Skyrockets

Have you ordered your seeds for the upcoming growing season? If not, don’t wait any longer! Much like last spring, many seed companies are experiencing record sales and are warning that customers may not be able to get exactly what they want if they don’t order soon. Early Bird Gets The Worm It might sound…
February 10, 2021

A Brief Overview of the History Of Hydroponics

Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without soil and is derived from the words “hydro” (water) and the Greek ponein (to labor, toil) and ponos (labor). While hydroponics has grown in popularity and importance over the last 80 years or so, its origins and some of the modern methods we know today date back…
February 8, 2021

Cow Farts and Burps are No Joke: How Some Companies are Curbing Livestock Gas

Companies worldwide are looking at innovative ways to curb the harmful effects gassy cows have on the environment. Between burps and farts, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says livestock creates 14.5% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Beef production is a primary culprit, accounting for about 41% of those emissions! One of the…
February 5, 2021

Product Spotlight

A710 Industrial Dehumidifier

Designed For Cultivation: The Next Generation Dehumidifier

Anden introduces the A710 Industrial Dehumidifier – Grow-Optimized with VLGR Technology. This patent-pending Variable-Speed, Low Grain Refrigerant technology modulates the refrigeration system to match environmental demands, delivering maximum performance and efficiency throughout the grow cycle. It removes 710 pints of moisture per day and gives you the power to maintain tight control over Vapor Pressure Deficit.

To increase capacity, tighten your environmental controls, and improve your grow room’s stability, rely on the high-efficiency Anden A710 Industrial Dehumidifier.

Go to Anden.com to speak with an expert, and find a retailer near you. 

EYE HORTILUX® DE Ceramic HPS Grow Lamps

This unique, heavy-red spectrum is now available in DE! The EYE HORTILUX DE Ceramic HPS grow lamps come in 600 or 1000 watts and provide a spectrum unmatched by any other. The additional energy in the far-red range makes these grow lamps an excellent choice for quality flower production while maintaining yield. The DE Ceramic HPS produces a bright white light instead of the orange from traditional HPS and is compatible with e-Ballasts that operate at or above 100 kHz. Each lamp is packaged with a glove for safe handling and has a one-year warranty.

Check out EyeHortilux.com for more information.

HydroLogic Evolution-RO™ High Flow Reverse Osmosis System

Ready to step up your grow game? The Evolution-RO can produce over 1,200 gallons of pure RO water per day. Take the guesswork out of nutrient formulas and dial into precise control to maximize your plant’s potential. This best-selling system is the first to come with the NEW ChloraShield™ as standard equipment for 100% chloramine removal. Save water with a 1:1 waste to product water ratio, unbeatable performance for a reverse osmosis system of this capacity. For growers moving from a small to medium-sized operation, the Evolution-RO is the perfect upgrade.

Visit HydrologicSystems.com to find a system that’s right for you.

HydroLogic PreEvolution™ High Capacity Pre-Filter for Evolution-RO™

The HydroLogic PreEvolution is specifically designed to extend the life of the Evolution-RO’s filter system. If “set it and forget it” is what you are looking for, this unit will nearly quadruple Evolution-RO’s filter life and leave you with more time to focus on your grow—highly recommended if producing more than 300 gallons per week.

Check out HydrologicSystems.com for all your water filtration needs.

Miicrobial Mass

NOW AVAILABLE IN THE USA

Miicrobial Mass is a microbial product specially developed to maximize plant yield using five different bacterial strains known to promote plant growth and enhance microbial life in and around plant roots. Equally useful in soil/organic or hydroponic applications.

  • Increase the bioavailability of phosphate and calcium to the plant through the use of phosphate and calcium-solubilizing bacteria.
  • Increase the bioavailability of iron through the use of siderophore-producing bacteria.
  • Promote good soil health with enzymes that hydrolyze substrate into useful byproducts for the rhizospheric microbial communities.

Next level plant science. Check out MiicrobialMass.com or follow @miicrobialmass for more information.

DOS – Crafted for Simplicity

Trade a sea of liquid for two powders. This standalone formula contains all the essential macro and micronutrients that would typically take several bottles of liquid. Specially made for proportionate mixers and fertigation systems, DOS two-part powder maintains a consistent balance as a stock concentrate. Managing EC has never been easier. Streamlining your grow is as simple as adding water.

Go to Hydroponic-Research.com/DOS to find out more.

HortiGreen LED

Futur Vert high performance LED grow lights present the new HortiGreen specially designed for the next generation producer. Perfect for your clones and propagation! 

Available in 20w or 30w with ETL and DLC Horticulture certification. 

Visit FuturVert.com for more lighting solutions.

Grow-Genius – 40% mono-silicic acid

The Most Concentrated Mono-Silicic Acid in the World

This silicon does it all for way less: 3ml/100L.

Scientifically proven to increase strength, growth rates, yield, root mass, leaf size, and brix content. It also improves resistance to pests, disease, and environmental stress. ​

Grow-Genius mono-silicic also has the environment in mind. Its extremely concentrated formulation dramatically reduces shipping weight, volume, and packaging. It also increases yield per unit input, can reduce or eliminate the need for fungicides and pesticides, and is readily biodegradable.

Visit CentralCoastGarden.com for more information.