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Right now there are a few major figures on the vanguard of hydroponics gardening. In effect, they are blazing a trail for the rest of us when it comes to finding ways of sustainable food production in a new global economy and climate. By using the principle of local food sourcing, hydroponics can be part of conserving the global environment and saving money for populations.Traditional Agriculture and Land ValueOne problem with soil-based gardening is that in many places, the value of land has be …

Beginners often hear a lot from experienced growers about the need for sterile planet media.The phrase tends to confuse people. Why does the plant setting need to be sterile? We tend to associate the word sterile with negativity. However, in hydroponics there is a very basic idea behind this idea which you could also call hydroponics and sanitation.Sanitation is another word that we don’t use a whole lot. The idea in hydroponics is that growers need to prevent harmful debris and bacteria from af …

We’ve talked about this a lot, but it’s always helpful for those who may be interested in hydroponics to really understand the ways that this new high-tech gardening style supports better agricultural outcomes. What’s so great about hydroponics and why is it so popular? The answer lies in simple and straightforward ways that hydroponics production can help families and communities.Utilizing Indoor SpaceA lot of buildings have small areas or spaces that are not being used for anything Making use …

If you’ve become convinced that hydroponics is the way to go, but have some questions about how to go about this process, more experienced growers can help. There are a lot of common strategies that can help you to best set up a new hydroponics grow tent or grow box in a residential space.Identify Unused or Low-Traffic AreasOne very basic strategy is to look for small areas of a house that are not being currently used. Whether it’s that space under the stairs or an empty corner of a parlor, livi …

Are you looking for a free $524 Cash Crop grow box? Well, your in luck. Dealzer gives away 3 of these boxes a month. See box below:You can win the Cash Crop Deluxe by one of two ways. First, we hold a hydroponics blog contest at HydroponicsX.com. Simply click on the link to the left and you will find more instructions on how to participate. If you don't like writing blogs, you can participate simply by entering into our monthly raffle found below. We give 3 of these grow boxes out per month and …