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A lot of people think of hydroponics as “only an indoor thing” -- but other growers practice hydroponics outside, in greenhouses, on in a kind of hybrid setup. So why would you blend indoor and outdoor elements hydroponics? Some of the answers have to do with efficient use of resources to help plants grow without soil, and how both the indoor and outdoor environments offer their own benefits.Using Natural LightArtificial light gives you a hundred percent control over plants, but natural li …

Want to get more done with hydroponics in a given time frame? Cloning can help. No, cloning plants isn't like cloning Dolly the sheep - in fact, rather than being some type of intensive labor-driven research, it's actually a way to expedite fully matured plants.The Philosophy of CloningThe difference between cloning plants, including other things, involves the different biological makeup of plants. The plant has basic parts -- leaves, stems, roots. With plants, it's easy to cut a piece of t …

Essentially, ventilation in a grow box space involves making sure that air doesn't become stagnant, and that plants have a correct temperature and general environment to grow. Here are some of the basics involved in managing grow box or grow tent ventilation.Using FansOne of the main purposes of fans is to keep air circulating. Stagnant air can be a problem for plants, because it can decrease the oxygen in the plant environment and can also lead to the accumulation of some kinds of harmful …

Moon Dust nutrients are an easy way to provide plants with the range of good materials for growth. These common grow packages are easy to use, and include a specific 19-8- 13 formula for comprehensive plant growth.Features of Moon Dust NutrientsMoon Dust products are water-soluble for soil or hydroponics projects. They are easy for beginners to use, but they also offer a time-tested formula for professional gardening. Manufacturers have packed lots of beneficial organisms into these product …

All across America, neighborhoods, towns and cities are creating their own community garden spaces as a way for locals to cultivate fresh food and other products. So how do you start one of these of near where you live?Here are some common stages for putting together a community garden project that has a good chance of working over timeGet SpaceFor soil-based community gardens, you'll be looking for an unused piece of land, something that nobody's going to build on, but has the right chara …