Commercial level farms have become a tech-driven industrial behemoth, seemingly without a care for the health of the land or the quality of the food. Pesticides, fungicides, chemical fertilisers, and GMOs are only a symptom of the greater problem: greed and the need to feed billions of people on demand.
In contrast, home gardeners and smaller commercial farms most often use technology to maximise quality. But, of course, quantity is still important.
Sometimes you have to look back to see forwards. Maybe the most exciting technology is not a machine at all, but an idea. In At The Crossroads: To Use or Be Used By Technology? Evan Folds brings another thought-provoking article that makes you question the good, bad and ugly side of technology and where it is taking us.
Garden Culture is happy to welcome Brian Gandy, a veritable wealth of knowledge on all things lighting, with his introductory article My LED Affliction. When it comes to tech in indoor gardens, no product has evolved as quickly as LEDs.
Learning about plants and soil health is fundamental, and as Martyna Krol describes in Go Go Garden Gadgets, tech is an excellent addition to any gardener’s tool kit. Anne Gibson also shares some ingenious Low-Tech Gardening Hacks.
Do you dare use tech in your garden?
We’ve come a long way when it comes to using technology in agriculture. Sarah Schuette takes a look at the past, present, and future of data-driven farming.
Garden technology doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are five cool and easy ways to incorporate tech into your indoor growing ventures.
You’ve probably cooked with rosemary before, but did you know this culinary herb also packs a medicinal punch? Caroline Rivard gives us the scoop!
Brian Gandy knows a lot about LEDs! In this article, he shares his knowledge on grow room lighting and talks about how the best is yet to come.
Technology can be great, but we have to be careful. Evan Folds examines a critical question: can we use tech to lift humanity? Or will we allow it to use us?
Blockchain technology is helping small-scale farms and those struggling with food insecurity in Kenya. Catherine Sherriffs writes about an innovative solution.
Is there such thing as “perfect pH” in the garden? In this article, Christopher Sloper talks about indoor growing, pH, and whether or not it even matters.
Do you need technology for great garden yields? Anne Gibson doesn’t think so! In this article, she connects with nature using a few low-tech gardening hacks.
Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no doubt that technology can help in the garden. Martyna Krol shares her go-to gadgets for indoor and outdoor growing.
We need to help create a buzz around local food! Alan Creedon shares his experience in helping small-scale farmers reach the people and make a profit.
What’s a 3D printer and do you need one for your garden? In this article, Philip McIntosh introduces us to ways we can incorporate this tech into the grow room.
Growing plants can present some challenges; think mites, aphids, thrips, and more. In this article, Dr. Callie Seaman explores the issue of mold in a grow room.
Medicinal and recreational cannabis use is becoming more accepted. In this article, Michael Parisi talks about a new and vital industry that is emerging.
Did you know there’s more to wild strawberries than meets the eye? Caroline Rivard gives us the scoop on this amazing medicinal weed and superfood.
