Hydroponics In Space
By GrowGuide at February 25, 2014 | 6:26 pm | 0 Comment
Some people think gardening is a challenge down here on good old planet earth. Imagine trying to grow vegetables in zero gravity instead. Or, what about attempting to grow prize winning orchids on the moon? Wouldn't that be something? Yet, as science pushes to be able to keep man in space longer and transport him further and further away from the earth, this raises some
Why Hydroponics?
By GrowGuide at February 25, 2014 | 6:14 pm | 0 Comment
Hydroponics is growing plants in water without soil. Nutrients are delivered through a mineral solution instead of being absorbed through the soil. It has many advantages over traditional gardening. Growing without soil has many benefits. Soil is often not perfectly balanced for each type of plant you want to grow. It will need to be tested and then amended in order to
Hydroponic Restaraunts
By GrowGuide at February 18, 2014 | 9:15 pm | 0 Comment
With the growing rise in popularity of locally sourced, environmentally-friendly and organic foods, it's no surprise restaurants specializing in house-grown hydroponic foods have been cropping up all over. Generally specializing in gourmet or other specialty foods to begin with, these restaurants capitalize on the fresh and hip reputation that having their own greenhouse
Hydroponics In Holland
By GrowGuide at February 18, 2014 | 9:11 pm | 0 Comment
Unlike many other nations, Holland caught on quickly to the efficiency and innovation that only hydroponics can offer agriculture. Largely due to the brutal winters with little light and regular freezes, this method of growth rapidly became a primary source of major exports and a favorite for almost everyone in the agricultural industry. A key innovator in the very
The Bright Side Of Hydroponics
By GrowGuide at February 12, 2014 | 7:20 pm | 0 Comment
The Bright Side of Hydroponics Grow plants without soil? That’s a question many may ask themselves when they hear the definition of hydroponic gardening – growing plants in a liquid nutrient medium with no dirt included. Hydroponic gardening is one of the most fascinating ways to produce your own food, not least because there is no soil mess. Hydroponics, the art
Growing Salad Greens Year-round with Hydroponics
By GrowGuide at February 12, 2014 | 7:09 pm | 0 Comment
Did you know that most of the salad greens consumed east of the Mississippi River are grown on the west coast of the United States? Even with the local food movement going strong, most home gardeners and small farmers will admit that it’s hard to grow fresh vegetables year round if you live in less-than-perfect conditions. Lettuces and other salad greens grow best in
Sustaining Your Hydroponic Garden Naturally
By GrowGuide at February 4, 2014 | 6:05 pm | 0 Comment
If you are a gardening fan, it may be frustrating to have cold winters that essentially kill off many of your favorite plants. You may have flirted with the idea of a greenhouse, but the expense of cooling and heating the area can be overwhelming. However, it is possible to sustain your greenhouse using natural resources, including strategic vent locations and solar
Getting Started With Hydroponics
By GrowGuide at February 4, 2014 | 6:01 pm | 0 Comment
The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words: ὕδρος, meaning water, and πόνειν, meaning to work.It was first coined in 1937 by William Frederick Gericke, an agriculturalist at the University of California at Berkeley, who grew tomatoes in his backyard in a solution mixed from nutrients rather than in soil. The vines grew to be 25 feet high! There
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