We took a little break from this blog series but now we are diving right back in. We are breaking down each of the GH systems, to give you the real low-down on how they all work and tell you the advantages of each one. If you are just finding out about this series, you [...]

 
We are so lucky to work with so many great hydro stores around the country! We love to feature them in the blog once in a while. We’ve just been talking with Michael Taylor over at Horizen Hydroponics in Grand Rapids, MI. He has been using the GO line in his home garden and having [...]

We see evidence of the harmful effects of soil farming all too frequently these days. Erosion and topsoil depletion are a big concern. Fresh water resources have become increasingly limited. Contaminated groundwater from fertilizer runoff and animal waste have had huge effects on fish populations, not to mention contamination of other crops (remember the E. [...]

 
Orchids are incredibly popular among plant enthusiasts and it’s easy to see why. Each of the many species, varieties and colors produce their own kind of unique beauty and appeal. However, growing them can be tricky and getting them to bloom and stay healthy is even trickier! Here, we offer an alternative to the conventional [...]

To all the readers across the globe,
The General Hydroponics blog has grown from just a concept to a robust website with many posts and appreciate all your comments. I want to thank each and every one of you for visiting and for making this what it is today. I am moving on to different projects, [...]

Yesterday, M. Bedes, from the Fleurance Bonsaï Club, came to show us one of his best successes this year: “Rhododendron obtusum”, also called “Kuruma azalea”.
This plant is 10 years old. Grown with BioSevia Terra, this is his most beautiful and bountiful flowering in years.
We are very proud of our work with M. Bedes. He is [...]

Diamond Nectar and Floralicious Grow and Bloom will soon be on shelves with a new look. The formulas that you trust will remain the same, with fresh art on the bottle. As the product line expands with new offerings, like our General Organics line, the GH design team has evolved the brand into a new, [...]

This is some heady theory, but I like it.

Growth Assembly – Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg & Sascha Pohflepp from Sascha Pohflepp on Vimeo.
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Hi! Feels like it’s been ages! We had to get some crucial updates taken care of last week. Since I last posted, summer dissolved and winter storms took over in a big way. Strong winds and lots of rain pushed away any hope for a little extra summer. In three days, 4 inches of rain [...]

I was in the office yesterday, and Luc mentioned he was reading a book called The Secret Life of Plants. And it made me recall watching a spectacular video called the Private Life of Plants. It’s a massive documentary by David Attenbourough, that uses time lapse footage to show how plants are just as aggressive [...]

Koch Hydroponics is the only hydro store in Northern Indiana.  Don’t let the small storefront fool you, they have tons of hydro gear in stock and the owner, Mr. Koch, is very helpful and knowledgeable.

Mr. Koch started in hydroponics, during the 1970s, as a hobby. Information during that time was sporadic and often hard to [...]

The simple beauty of baby plants.

Don’t these look like each blossom is made of a million tiny blossoms? Each of these shots were taken at GH.
Yarrow:

Verbena:

Budlea:

Scabiosa:

To thank retailers, GH rented the FireHouse, a great old building adjacent to the trade show floor at the Ft. Mason Center, San Francisco. A bbq raged and drinks flowed freely. Super colorful banners hung on the walls and the view of Alcatraz was amazing.

So, outerspace and hydroponics just go together. Our nutes have even been used by astronauts in space! I read this article about scrubbers on the space station, and thought I would share.
Air Scrubbers In Space.