How often do you change your reservoir? I only change mine every couple of weeks, because my system is really stable. I don’t see much fluctuation in pH, and my res is filled with beneficial bacteria that I keep happy with a biofilter. For me, it’s a matter of effort vs. reward and my garden [...]

I am so impressed with these clever rain gutter planters. They are a great example of brilliant repurposing! Via MAKE
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This project, featured on Treehugger.com is one of the best home greenhouses I’ve ever seen. The ambitious garden was built by Jim Dunn and is totally tricked out with features. The dome is all about providing a stable growing climate. To achieve this, the location was carefully chosen to maximize exposure to the sun, and [...]

Dude. These banana trees are out of control! Rick Kolceski of Hydroponic Shops of America sent in these great shots. He has three stores in New York- one in Syracuse, one in Ithaca, and a brand new store that just opened this month in Albany.
I honestly can’t believe how happy those trees look. [...]

VGANIC is the latest addition to General Hydroponics’ portfolio of trademarks. It’s our unique way of letting every consumer know which of our products are made without any animal ingredients.
We are proud to provide fertilizer to growers with the highest of standards, and that means producing plant-based plant food. All but one product in [...]

It’s mushroom season! Well, technically since I use SubCulture-M, its mushroom season in my indoor garden every day of the year. But now, there’s been plenty of rain and it’s finally also mushroom time outdoors. To celebrate, I’m sharing this time lapse video of jungle fungi. It’s a very well produced piece, that even includes [...]

Aquaponics is extremely popular in Hawaii. In fact, I’d say people are as aware of aquaponic methods as they are of hydroponic methods. One reason could be that the taro root is traditionally grown in water. Taro is a starchy root that thrives in water, and has long been eaten by island dwellers around the [...]

Phew! I’m back! Just returned home from my annual Thanksgiving trip to the island of Oahu in our lovely state of Hawaii. This photo is one from last year, of the Thorn Tree. Its flowers are the most exotic I have ever seen. These beauties grow all over the campus at the University of Honolulu.
All [...]