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History of Hydroponics, Part IV: From Businesses to People’s Homes

Jeff Edwards

With hydroponics being used by farmers, the hospitality business, and in people’s homes, it only seemed natural it also be used for victory gardens during WWII.

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History of Hydroponics, Part III: Applying the Science

Seeing is believing, and in the 1930’s and 40’s, the science of hydroponics began being applied on a very large scale; proof that the growing method was valid.
October 12, 2016
Jeff Edwards

History of Hydroponics, Part II: The Birth of Hydroponics

After a short period of little progress, hydroponics really began gaining momentum as a valid growing technique at the beginning of the 20th century.
June 21, 2016
Jeff Edwards

History of Hydroponics, Part I: The Beginnings of Water Culture

Hydroponics is often viewed as a more modern approach to growing, but there is a very rich history behind the technique that dates back many, many years.
March 24, 2016
Jeff Edwards