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You may have heard of hydroponics a long time ago, but you still might be stumped by the term aquaponics. Aquaponics is a very modern term that has to do with a few basic factors. One of them is overfishing, where the traditional method of simply collecting seafood in big nets may not provide for the entire consumer demand around different kinds of fish and other sea creatures. Another factor is modern technology that allows for more efficient indoor grow systems with low energy grow lights and …

There is a new term in the hydroponics community that’s more than just a buzzword. Within the community of growers who successfully cultivate plant foods and other crops with indoor or greenhouse hydroponic systems, the word permaculture often has a particular meaning and a lot of applications to the most advanced farming methods of the 21st century.The idea of PermacultureIn its most basic form, the idea of permaculture is essentially the idea that humans can create agricultural systems that mi …

We’ve reported a lot about neat hydroponic gardening solutions that you can see in operation near anywhere you may live, but what about this kind of water-based gardening light years away? The truth is that today’s scientists are now contemplating ways to grow hydroponics produce in space in order to help outfit future deep space explorations and projects.NASA Research and HydroponicsElements of NASA’s Vision for Space Exploration Program involve looking at the ways that hydroponics can support …

Many people think of hydroponics gardens as just ways to bring green food to the table, but these smaller indoor or greenhouse garden designs can also support the cultivation of natural herbs that can be used for home remedies or medicines. Here are some of the top choices for a medicinal herb garden.BasilThe green herb basil is one of the most powerful home remedy elements in the herb grower’s handbook. This tasty green plant is native to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, som …

Beginning growers often have no idea how to start setting up and maintaining even a small hydroponic garden. While there are a number of key considerations for hydroponics gardens, many growers become experts in a relatively short time and begin to understand some of the best ways to cultivate these plants through an entire plant cycle.Grow LightsOne of the most important elements in a hydroponic garden is providing grow lighting. Plants have to have effective light and dark cycles to grow well, …