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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 affect your plants if you rely on a domestic water supply to feed an indoor grow? Let’s take a look! Soft Water Soft water reaches our household taps with low mineral content, much like when […]
Grow Lavender For Its Many Wonderful Medicinal Properties
Lavender is often associated with scented candles that encourage restful moods and relaxation. But these beautiful purple flowers are good for more than candles! For thousands of years, several different nations have taken advantage of all the benefits lavender offers. A Little History Egyptians were the first to cultivate lavender more than two thousand years […]
Grow Bags Are The Fabric Of Our Lives
Never have I had such an accommodating vessel in the garden. Some might be thinking a pot is a pot, and if you feel like using old yogurt containers to house your plants, so be it. Reduce, re-use, and recycle; I get it. But allow me to sing the praises of the fabric grow bags. […]
Growing Herbs In A Spiral Guided By The Sun
Adding fresh herbs from the garden to any dish elevates its flavor level. But growing these tasty plants can be tricky. For example, sage prefers dry soil and hot temperatures, while oregano or parsley love a cooler, shaded environment. It can be challenging to find the right location for them all to grow happily together. […]
5 Cool Ways To Boost Productivity In Small Grow Rooms
A limited amount of growing space doesn’t necessarily mean small yields. There are several ways to ensure a productive grow room, whether you have a greenhouse, a grow tent, a decked-out shipping container, or a basement operation. Get started with our list of 5 Cool Ways To Boost Productivity In Small Grow Rooms. Environmental Control […]
Garden Gadgets Perfect For Growing in A Controlled Environment And Outdoors
The world of urban gardening is packed with the most innovative and technologically advanced equipment. A day spent strolling through any industry trade shows like Feed Yourself or Spannabis is guaranteed to fill your head with information that would take months to research if you decided to start from scratch. Specialists from all fields, from […]
Fantastic Fungi: Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Fungi are incapable of photosynthesis and feed on organic matter, forming a kingdom quite distinct from plants. Most fungi are made up of an underground system called mycelium and sporophores and usually emerge from the ground with a stalk and a cap. Apart from truffles and a few other species with underground sporophores, we most […]
PAR WARS – Dialing Your Garden Into The 21st Century And Beyond
Long ago in a Trap House somewhere off I-70, Legacy Growers, striking from hidden basements, were winning their first battles against the Evil Imperialist (Didactic?) Empire. During one of these battles, Legacy Spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the REC STAR, a bureaucratic force with enough power to destroy an […]
My Fascination with Germination: A Grower Shares Some Tips And Tricks
After a long winter slumming it in our grow tents, ensuring the lack of humidity doesn’t kill the tropical plants we insist on keeping, it’s time to start popping seeds for spring planting. The colder months spent praying the storms don’t cut power to our LED lights are finally over. Summer will be a little […]
The Catalyst for My Botanical Obsession
Growing Pains: A Dutch Grower Takes On Giant Pumpkins
Wezep is a small village in the Veluwe area of the Netherlands. And while it may not be a big place, the vegetables grown there are gigantic! Gerjan, a 21-year-old plant science student, took part in the Dutch Pumpkin Growing Championship at the end of September. In sharing his experience with us, we learned that […]
Pollination And Chill Keep Berries Rolling Throughout The Winter
The summer berry season is almost over. For the urban gardener, saying goodbye to fresh raspberries from the balcony or patio is bittersweet. But did you know it’s possible to move a container-grown berry-producing plant indoors or to a greenhouse throughout the winter for continued harvests? The key is to mimic Mother Nature. Most outdoor plants have […]
How To Grow Vegetables on a Windowsill
Raised garden beds of ripening tomatoes or pole beans meandering up a trellis are a dream for many living in small urban spaces. But what if space didn’t matter? Imagine growing fresh vegetables – even carrots on a windowsill. With proper lighting, heat, the right soil, and containers, a year-round harvest of goodness is possible. […]
Grow Bag Gardening an Easy and Eco-Friendly Way To Grow Food
