GrowGH Blog » Uncategorized http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog Growing with General Hydroponics Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:05:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Rhododendron obtusum as a bonsaï in Fleurance – France http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2010/06/10/rhododendron-obtusum-as-a-bonsai/ http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2010/06/10/rhododendron-obtusum-as-a-bonsai/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:23:20 +0000 fred http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/?p=2541 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.

rhododendron obtusum, also called Kurum azalea

rhododendron obtusum, also called Kuruma azalea

We are very proud of our work with M. Bedes. He is a longtime supporter and gave us an excellent opening with the bonsaï collectors in France.

rhododendron obtusum, also called "Kurume azalea" : flower closeup

rhododendron obtusum, also called "Kurume azalea" : flower closeup

rhododendron obtusum or kuruma azalea in bonsaÏ

rhododendron obtusum or kuruma azalea in bonsaÏ

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]]> http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/10/28/classic-and-trusted-gh-products-get-a-new-look/feed/ 1 Video on the Potentials of Synthetic Biology http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/10/20/video-on-the-potentials-of-synthetic-biology/ http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/10/20/video-on-the-potentials-of-synthetic-biology/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:40:48 +0000 Tiger Lilly http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/?p=2178 This is some heady theory, but I like it.

Growth Assembly – Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg & Sascha Pohflepp from Sascha Pohflepp on Vimeo.

Via Boing Boing

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Here at Gen Hydro, we lost a tree to the weather on the first day of rains. It was a massive walnut that stood close to 4 stories tall. The tree was right between the office and our Tea Room. It came crashing down onto the roof of the Tea Room and a crew came out the same day to clear it away from our power lines. If this first storm is any indication, t’s gonna be a wild winter!

The whole root system just came up out of the ground.

The damage to the building wasn’t as bad as it could have been… We are lucky that no one was hurt.

And now we have plenty of tree trunk and branches available!

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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 come by, but Mr. Koch was able to find all he needed to turn his hobby into something more. His love of indoor gardening led him to open up his own shop with his wife, Shar.  He takes time with every customer that comes in the door to help them find the information and supplies they need.

Koch Hydroponics is located at 1627 N Wells St Fort Wayne, IN 46808-3281 (260) 422-1941

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Yarrow:

Verbena:

Budlea:

Scabiosa:

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Air Scrubbers In Space.

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Reggae Rising is fast approaching! Only 2 more weeks! We have some really surprise cool in store. Here’s the latest from their newsletter:

[Humboldt County, CA July 2009] Tickets for this years Reggae Rising Music Festival are are selling fast and this years show is expected to sell out in advance! Dimmick Beach Camping is 100% SOLD OUT. Limited onsite premiere camping still available at Cooks Valley Campground and French’s Camp Group. Get yours now while they last!!!…Be a part of the party! To purchase tickets and camping online, or to see a list of ticket outlets, to this years festival go to: www.reggaerising.com.

Last date to order tickets and have them mailed to you is July 15th at midnight. All tickets purchased after this day and time will be held at Will Call under the name purchased. Photo ID will be required to pick-up.

Reggae Rising Music Festival will take place on July 31st – August 2nd at the Dimmick Ranch and French’s Camp, situated along the world renowned bend in the Eel River on the Mendocino/Humboldt County Line and will feature three full days of music, food, camping and crafts along with reggae and world music headliners from all over the world.

A limited number of Cook’s Valley Campground spaces, Reggae Risings premier campground, are still available. The campground has a large common area with picnic tables, lots of trees and shade, a general store, espresso bar, and full breakfast available each morning (cost of breakfast not included). For more information or to reserve camping go to:www.reggaerising.com
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Do you have any favorite shops that use Twitter? Let me know! And follow us too!

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]]> http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/07/15/the-general-organics-feed-chart/feed/ 19 My First CSA Box of the Year http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/07/14/my-first-csa-box-of-the-year/ http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/2009/07/14/my-first-csa-box-of-the-year/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:17:34 +0000 Tiger Lilly http://www.generalhydroponics.com/blog/?p=1831 I believe that the promotion of hydroponics is directly related to changing the agricultural system we use to get our food. And one way that I support that change is by subscribing to a CSA. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and it means that people get together and pay for the yield of a farm directly. Each week my farm sends me one box of amazing fresh fruits and vegetables. They were all picked just this morning. My first box of the season includes: potatoes, onions, cilantro, basil, red leaf lettuce, brocolli, purple carrots, greens and peaches.

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