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Diary of an Indoor Grower: Hydroponics Garden Evolution

Eric Coulombe

The only thing that hasn’t changed in my hydroponics garden is its dimensions. It is just over 70 Sq feet (6.6 X 11.2).with 8-foot ceilings. Otherwise, it is in a constant state of flux. Lights, systems, nutrients, fans, controllers, you name it I have changed it. Part of the reason is that I have, especially…

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The Tall Plant Indoor Garden System

Finally, someone realizes that even with little space to spare, there’s a big need for a fully automated indoor garden system that accommodates larger plants. Knowing just how tall a fruiting plant like a tomato or eggplant gets in the outdoor garden, I’m amazed when I see someone trying to grow them in the confines of a counter…
October 17, 2016
Amber

Straw Bale Garden: Take 2, Scene 2

If you’re going to grow a straw bale garden, adding compost tea with microbes is a definite asset. Not just during conditioning the bales for introducing microbes that make the composting process possible, but in your fertilizing schedule. The difference it makes in growth and vigor is remarkable. Last week, in the Scene 1 of this saga,…
September 2, 2016
Tammy Clayton

Material Matters: Seed Tray Wicking Mat

After several years of sprouting season service, a seed tray wicking mat really starts looking sad. You remember that reusing things could lead to disease, so looking for a replacement becomes important. After all, not being able to remove ALL the old dried up roots hooked into the fabric covering might present unnecessary problems. But the…
June 24, 2016
Tammy Clayton

How To Preserve Every Tomato

About this time of year gardeners have entered the tomato tsunami season. You’ve eaten them everyday in every way imaginable, but they just keep coming. Before you start giving away the fruit of your labor, or tossing it in the compost pile because you simply can’t eat another one before it spoils – stop! Don’t…
September 11, 2015
Callie

Straw Bale Gardening 2

Things are looking pretty good out there now that we’re almost into mid-August. Straw bale gardening has presented me with challenges just as much as it’s been amazing despite chilly nights all summer, and except for one 10-day stretch of hot days, the average temp this year has been around 74 degrees F. Still the…
August 15, 2015
Tammy Clayton