How to Grow Basil Hydroponically for Better Indoor Harvests
I don't have great luck growing basil indoors in the winter, and I know I'm not alone in this. I used to supplement my basil habit with store-bought container basil …
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Looking Back at Pandemic Gardening
As flower gardeners, we take comfort and respite in the fact that some things remain constant: watching our favorite perennials bloom again each Spring, getting lost in the beauty of …
How to Build a Simple Hydroponic System
If you're looking for a way to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs indoors all year round, then hydroponic gardening might be the perfect solution for you! Hydroponics is a type …
Trends and Innovations in Gardening
Gardening is not a static endeavor; it pulsates with life and innovation, continually sprouting new techniques, ideas, and visions. From urban jungles to the embrace of nature's wisdom, this chapter …
Advanced Gardening Techniques
After mastering the basics of gardening and reaping the fruits of your labor, you might be ready to step up your gardening game. This chapter is dedicated to the advanced …
Hydroponics for Beginners: 5 Systems for Growing Greens and Veggies
Nothing gets me more excited than being able to grow veggies and herbs in the winter while there's snow on the ground outside. And you can do the same if …
7 Indoor Crops for the Perfect Winter Food Garden
I'll be the first to say that my idea of indoor crops in the winter probably isn't enough to make luxurious meals every night. Certainly, some people go all out …
Choosing Plant Food for Hydroponics That Keep Fruiting Plants Happy
When you're looking at plant food for hydroponics, things can get a little confusing. Typically, in gardening, we think about oxygen, water, soil, and sunlight. But the entire equation is …
How Closed System Hydroponics Work (and Is It a Good Fit For You?)
If there’s one thing I can say about gardeners, it’s that we have some very different ideas of what it means to grow vegetables. Some of us take a very …
The Vines in the Pines
I grew pumpkins this year. Yes, I know. I did it, anyway. Life just doesn’t seem as sweet when you only do things that make sense. My column(s) would have …
