There is so much speculation on what is the proper way to flush a plant of its excess nitrates.
In my opinion it’s a good idea to fill the plant with as much sugary water as possible towards the end of its life to add weight as well as density.
As the plant comes close to harvest, [...]

To continue with our series, comparing and detailing each of our systems, we bring you the PowerGrower®. If you are just finding out about this series, you can get up to speed by reading the first installment here and the second one, here. We’ll wait here while you go catch up…
Are you back? Ok, then. [...]

Just about anyone can grow beautiful, healthy plants using hydroponic methods! We are here to help you get started and to guide you through every step along the way. This is the second in a series of blogs, focusing on helping beginners get started. Keep checking back for the latest installments and leave a comment if [...]

 
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 [...]

We love to share success stories from our customers and other fans of hydroponic growing. Stephen, at Garden Connections in Columbus Ohio, is having great success with a wide variety of vegetables, using our General Organics line. Stephen tells us that the GO products work really well for his flourishing lettuces and booming tomato plants [...]

Hydroponic Economics has a good, simple post with tips for troubleshooting your drip system.

Today on Huffington Post, “Hydroponics” is included in a list of the 30 Most Underrated Innovations of 2010. Here at GH, we have actually been bringing innovation to hydroponics for 3 decades, but I am glad to see that hydro is gaining more mainstream recognition. It’s an amazing tool for providing fresh crops, no matter [...]

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 [...]

General Hydroponics’ FloraSeries is the formula that has produced more high yielding grows than any other in the world. It is the cornerstone that the entire hydroponics industry was built on. Some things never change. There is nothing we will ever alter in our definitive 3 part nutrient.
Despite our dedication to the integrity of [...]

Anybody have plans to come out for Grow 2010 in LA? Urban Garden Magazine has been doing shows in the UK for years, and I am stoked to have one in California this fall!

I am in awe of this incredible modern farm built in a converted swimming pool. The McClung family purchased a foreclosed house with an empty and broken down pool in the backyard. Instead of filling it with concrete, they filled it with life.
The Garden Pool is a remarkable and ambitious setup in the Sonoran [...]

Randall was in NYC recently and visted Bronx Hydro and Garden. They offer free classes for growers on Saturdays for their customers who are interested in learning more about everything from systems and feeding to cloning and lighting. Randall had the opportunity to meet some amazing people during his talk on the Basics of Hydroponics.

Randall [...]

GH sent a great team to Maker Faire Bay area, headed by Luke Silverman. Karlo, our engineering assistant, also came and he took the shots I’m posting today.

They spent the weekend at our booth, which was filled with lush plants and examples of hydro systems. But my favorite part was the cush leather sofa with [...]

I swear, the hydro roses never seem to stop blooming. I love the dark red and the moon rising in the background of this shot.

This yellow rose with the tinge of pink smells like cinnamon. It’s totally spicy.

The white ones are unique because they open all the way up and show their yellow centers right [...]

Youtube user Migpics created a great video featuring the green beans sprouting in his hydro system. Its totally captivating.