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Confessions of a UK Hydro Store: NPK Technology

NPK Technology is an innovative grow shop on the edge of Liverpool’s city centre. It offers a wide variety of growing products and advice at no extra cost!

Merry & Bright: Turning The Garden Into A Holiday Treat

As many of us start decorating for the holidays, Jennifer Cole shares a tale of a gardener’s Christmas spirit and making her outdoor space merry and bright.

Mold And Filters: The Importance Of Cleaning Your HVAC Equipment

Adam Clarke wants you to get the most out of your indoor grow! In this article, he takes us through cleaning HVAC equipment to prevent mold.

Berry Bushes Offer Pops Of Color In Fall And Winter

Many ornamental shrubs and bushes start producing berries in the fall. During the rest of the year, these berry wonders …

Sugar, Sugar… The Truth Behind Simple Carb Supplements

Maple syrup in the garden? For centuries, natural farming techniques have incorporated natural sugar sources into growing. But why? Av Singh explains.

Plant Of The Month: Hardy Cyclamen Adds Interest To The Late Fall And Early Winter Garden

It’s a garden gift that keeps on giving! In our Plant of the Month feature, Jennifer Cole talks about the wonders of hardy cyclamen throughout November.

Bat Guano: The Plant Superfood With A Bad Rap

Bat guano is an organic superfood that helps gardens grow. But why does it have such a bad rap? Rich Hamilton takes a closer look at this incredible fertilizer.

Trick or Treat? These Tricks For An Eco-Friendly Halloween Are A Real Treat!

Witches and goblins will soon haunt the streets, but the wasteful ways of Halloween are the real scare! Here are our tips for an eco-friendly celebration.

Halloween With A Twist: Carving Turnips, Bell Peppers, And Even Watermelons!

Ready to have some spooky fun? While pumpkins are the traditional choice for carving, turnips, peppers, and melons are perfect for Halloween too!

Tips For Safely Foraging Wild Foods

A desire for local, healthy food has sparked a newfound interest in foraging edible plants in the wild. This guide will help you safely plan your adventure!

How To Achieve Perfect Airflow In Your Indoor Grow Room

Struggling to understand airflow in your grow room? Join the club! Adam Clarke is a ventilation boss and guides us through achieving ideal airflow.

The Virtual Way To Shop Farm-Fresh Produce

Not all outdoor farmers’ markets run through the colder months, but many virtual options do! And who doesn’t want fresh, local produce year-round?

Classroom Aquaponics: Kids Gain Healthy Experience

Wouldn’t it be nice to see our kids learning about growing food in school? Aquaponics can incorporate this important life skill into the classroom!

Passive Solar Geothermal Greenhouse at the 45th Parallel

It’s not easy becoming more self-sustainable in a cold climate, but Marci Babineau is going the extra mile with her passive solar geothermal greenhouse.

5 Cool Ways To Light Up Your Indoor Growing Space

Ready to let your green thumb shine in your indoor growing space? You’ll need good lighting for that! Here are some ways to make that happen for your plants.

Galiano Grow House

Galiano Island is picturesque but remote. Galiano Grow House is striving to create a strong local food economy and healthy people.

Duchess Farms

Fresh-cut flowers grown without pesticides and herbicides? Yes, please! Duchess Farms grows beautiful seasonal blooms for the community to enjoy.

Isis Carrasco

Isis always welcomes the small allotment community to her plot, whether for a quick catch-up or a summer barbecue.

From Anjee’s Garden

Over the years, Anjee's allotment has developed from a mud pie factory to a space where the family grows food and makes many memories together. During lockdown, they became more self-reliant by creating another small veg patch at home and keeping chickens.

Plant Of The Month: The Toad Lily Gets Out Of Bed Early And Stays Up Late

Is that a toad in the garden or a toad lily? In any case, both are good! October’s plant of the month has speckled flowers that shine as other blooms fade.

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