Remember these guys? I love how they look with the petals half open. And there is just something special about that particular shade of yellow. 

BioMarine Cold Processed Fish
BioMarine is an enzymatically extracted fish protein that naturally enhances soils and boosts plant growth. This fish-based fertilizer encourages beneficial microbes for better roots, stems, foliage, flowers, and fruits. A superior natural source of plant nutrition, Bio Marine suits all types of plants during all phases of growth, from seedling through harvest.
 

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Recently we were asked by a commenter to share some examples of what effects our supplements Floralicious and FloraBlend have on plants. We do tons of our own in house testing, but I want to share some photos of side-by-side tests that were done at University of California, at Davis. 
Our sales rep Jessica Lilga sent [...]

When I started this project, and by I, I mean my husband Natty and our carpenter friend Billy, it originally was slated to take a week. So, naturally, two weeks later, I have a room! Click to check out the before shot. But basically, it was some storage off my laundry room. And now, it’s [...]

Everyone at General Hydroponics is so stoked on all the comments everyone left on the blog! We are all very excited about the new organic line. We think it will usher in a new era of high end, high intensity, organic gardening. Seeing your response has inspired us to run even more contests, throughout the year. Thanks [...]

 
BioWeed is a plant and soil vitality booster. An organic blend of cold processed seaweeds encourages dramatically enhanced and thriving vegetative growth. It works in harmony with the superior plant nutrition of the General Organics BioThrive Grow and Bloom.

Seaweed is packed with nutriton that we make accessible to your plants. BioWeed builds healthy plants and [...]

 
Diamond Black is derived from 100% pure mined Leonardite, a naturally occurring form of carbon drawn from prehistoric peat bogs. Containing an exceptionally high percentage of plant-active humates, Diamond Black supports beneficial microbial activity in soils and increases micronutrient availability. Diamond Black can be added to all kinds of garden soils and potting mixes, and [...]

 
BioRoot is a natural plant growth supplement that helps plants establish healthy and vibrant root systems. It contains plant- and mineral-derived organic acids and humates that encourage beneficial microbial activity in the root zone. BioRoot is outstanding for seedlings and cuttings as well as all phases of plant growth. Use BioRoot with all types of [...]

Adam, our head of sales, sent me this link to an article about algae biofuels. I love this microscopic photo from Proyecto Agua.

Check it out: Blooming Algae

CaMg+ is a component of the unique organic BioThrive Grow and BioThrive Bloom formula.

CaMg+ is derived from all natural sources, not calcium nitrate. It must be added in conjunction to make calcium available to plants grown hydroponically. Calcium is an essential element that plants use to building strong healthy cell walls. Thus, it also promotes [...]

So, I’m really excited to give some product away. And I want to make it so easy! Here’s the deal:
Just leave a comment on the blog telling us how much you love General Hydroponics. That’s it! And we will choose 5 readers who will receive one quart of each formula in the new line. Make sure you [...]

Our new line is launching soon, and this week I will be sharing profiles of each product, as well as information about organic methods and regulations. I also hope to any questions you might have. I want to start today with the backbone of the line, BioThrive Grow and BioThrive Bloom. These products have been [...]

I’m at the founder of General Hydroponics home for a bit of an afterparty. Larry Brooke is hosting a jam, with friends, Pinot Noir, and Somona County’s bounty. He shared this image from his iPhoto earlier. I said, it’s perfect for the blog! So, here it is.  Two hot air balloons rising in the parking [...]

I love the contrast of the dainty red Japanese Maple tree with the dark shiny green foliage of the tropical plants. These have been brought in to the greenhouse to flourish and ultimately travel to festivals and trade shows.

Most women my age dream of a laundry room, but I have been dreaming about turning my laundry room into a grow room! My current garden has been in two boxes, one each with a single 1000 watt light. But now the one box that was plywood is being recycled into the new room, and [...]