Archive for July, 2008
Friday, July 18th, 2008
The Basics Of A Hydroponics Vegetable Greenhouse
By: Ann Marier
Given the big and revolutionary advances made by science in poor soil cultivation studies, there’s no wonder that hydroponics vegetable greenhouses are no longer a mere experiment. The vegetables that are usually grown in greenhouses are cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. However, normal agricultural laws apply to simple cases; yet what should be [...]
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Hydroponics Systems Overview
By: Kristen Hydroponics is used to grow plants without the nutrients available from soil. A method of supporting the plant and root structure is devised, and the roots are kept moist with a nutrient solution. Below are some of the more common hydroponic systems.
Ebb and Flow
In a hydroponic ebb and flow system, plants are supported [...]
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
Organic Plant Nutrients Offer a Green Solution
By: Susan Slobac
Hydroponics gardening is a popular method of growing indoors that uses no soil, but instead the plant’s roots are immersed in a liquid solution of plant nutrients. Depending on the types of plants you wish to grow, you might want to select hydroponic gardening supplies that would include organic plant nutrients.
Why [...]
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Hydroponics and Orchids
By: Nigel Howell
Growing and caring for orchids is a very pleasurable experience for any enthusiast. There is however an alternative to growing orchids the traditional way and that is with hydroponics. Hydroponics allows you to grow crops and plants without soil or compost as the roots of the plants are placed in a mineral [...]
Monday, July 7th, 2008
How Should I Care for My Grow Light System
By: Susan Slobac
Hydroponic gardening is a great way to grow plants in areas that could not otherwise sustain plant growth. One of the most important and costly pieces of equipment you will buy is a lighting system for your hydroponics garden. After you have made the investment, you will want to do [...]
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
Is It Organic? Hydroponic Gardening
By: Chris Marshall Some organic gardeners believe that hydroponic gardening can’t be organic because you don’t use soil. How can you have an organic garden without rich, loamy soil? Good soil is at the heart of organic gardening. Organic hydroponic gardening does exist, however, and has some advantages over conventional organic gardening.
Soil-less Gardening
Organic hydroponic gardening [...]