Archive for November 11th, 2007
Sunday, November 11th, 2007
What You Need to Know About Hydroponics
By: Clint Jhonson Hydroponics is a method used by people who grow plants with the help of mineral nutrient solution and not soil. Most terrestrial plants can be grown with their own roots in the mineral nutrient solution as long as they are in an inert medium like perlite, gravel or mineral wool. This method [...]
Sunday, November 11th, 2007
Ancient Hydroponics Gardens
By: Susan Slobac The word “hydroponics” is derived from two Greek words: cidra, meaning water, and punikos, meaning labor; thus, literally “waterworks.” Contrary to popular belief, hydroponic gardening is an ancient form of agriculture, going back 3,000 years. There are references to the cultivation of plants directly in water in Egyptian records dating back to [...]