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How much cash do you need to start a hydroponics project? What a personal question! Okay, so that’s something newcomers are going to ask about. First of all, how much money you'll need to get started depends quite a lot your own personal vision for your project, and the goals and objectives that you've set. You can get a much more affordable small project kit that doesn't have the bells and whistles, and may not provide as much automation -- or you can get more sophisticated systems that a …

Why is it so important for plants to have defined light and dark cycles? We get this question from new growers from time to time. They figure it should be all the same, as long as plants get enough sunlight. But it turns out that there's a little more to it than that.Diurnal PlantsMany types of plants are diurnal, meaning that they grow according to specific light and dark cycles. If you stop and think about it, this makes sense. After all, plants have grown in natural outdoor conditions f …

When you really think about it, it becomes crystal clear that a lot of students in American schools are underserved in some important ways. Although some schools have started adding community gardens to their campuses, the idea of learning about agriculture isn't really up there with “reading writing and arithmetic” -- but there are some good reasons why gardening really should be taught in schools, much more than it's being focused on today.Hands-On ScienceSchools spend a lot of money intr …

If you're looking for a minimum of work, hydroponic growing might not be for you. Just kidding. Actually, hydroponics can be really easy, and fun, too. And if you looking for the easiest crops to get into your hydroponic grow box or other system, you're looking for particular kinds of plants that require less management as they grow.In order to make hydroponic growing easy, you want types of plants that don't vine or climb, or grow too tall for a small interior environment. Here are some o …

Has your doctor told you to cut down on the stress in your life? That doing so might help your vitals and lead to better overall health?Hydroponic gardening can be a great way to lower your stress and live a more comfortable life. But what is it about this type of project that’s so great for lowering stress levels?A Little Light ExerciseIn order to deal with stress and a range of health conditions, doctors often recommend walking a half an hour a day, or doing some other type of light exerc …