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Gardening isn’t always reserved for the outdoors. Follow our step-by-step guides to creating the perfect indoor climate, plant selection, and so much more!

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Passive Solar Geothermal Greenhouse at the 45th Parallel

Last August, we were screwing down the 14’x3′ sheets of double-ply PVC to the metal frame of the 60-foot greenhouse …

5 Cool Ways To Light Up Your Indoor Growing Space

Let there be light! It’s no secret that plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, which isn’t always evident when growing indoors. …

A Deep-Rooted Passion For Mushrooms At Fungaia Farm

It’s a crisp and bright November morning, and I am headed to Fungaia Farm, a local mushroom production company born …

Don’t Press The Snooze Button On Garden Data Collection

Gathering and examining data on your growing environment can have a powerful impact on understanding how various factors influence plant …

Mushroom Growth Cycles Using Fruiting Bags

…the growth cycle of mushrooms using fruiting bags, one of the most common ways people cultivate gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Fruiting bags are most commonly made of polypropylene, allowing the…

Scouting: 7 Guidelines To Build Your Garden Vigilance

The number one practice that will add power to your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is scouting. I often see professional …

Dressed To Impress: Feeding Your Soil From The Top

Topdressing is an excellent way to feed your soil and, in turn, your plants. So in the words of Motley …

Getting In Tune: Keys to Succeed at Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) takes an ecosystem approach to pest/disease management. It focuses on the long-term prevention of pests and …

Tissue Culture lll: Reducing Propagation Contamination With Sterile Techniques

In two previous articles, we discussed some requirements for the successful tissue culture of plants and fungi. Some specific laboratory …

A Quick Guide To Growing Organic Greens At Home

Is the shortage of salad greens at the local supermarket getting you down? While they may seem simple, these greens …

5 Cool Ways To Beat The Heat In The Grow Room

The horrors of heat stress! When things get a little too toasty in the garden, your plants will be quick …

How Mono-Silicic Acid Can Change Your Grow For The Better

Having been in the HVAC side of farming for many years, I have always hesitated to look into the side …

A Grower’s Guide To Cost-Effective Crop Nuisance Control

I am fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world for growing outdoor cannabis. Our …

Budget-Friendly Ways To Grow Food

Are your grocery bills getting bigger? You’re not alone. Global food prices are on the rise as producers continue to …

H20 And Your Indoor Grow: The Differences Between Hard And Soft Water

Do you know if you have hard or soft water and the difference between the two? And how can it …

How Indoor Farms Are Changing Agriculture And Leading To Food Security

With food shortages threatening some parts of the world and grocery bills rising dramatically, indoor urban gardening is increasingly popular …

Using Climate And Irrigation As Crop Steering Tools Through Flowering And Fruiting

When using climate and irrigation as tools, crop steering can be applied to plants at every growth stage, from cuttings …

Water, Light, And Controlled Environmental Agriculture

Formed through an exothermic reaction powerful enough to launch rockets into space, the elemental combination of two hydrogens and one …

Nature’s Happy Little Accidents: Plant Mutations And Abominations

If you’ve seen one geranium, you’ve seen them all. Pumping your cultivar with extra nutrition to gain mass isn’t doing …

Hell No To Nasty H20! Water Quality And Garden Plants

“Water water everywhere but not a drop to drink,” the rhyme of the Old Mariner reads, coined because out at …

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