If you’re interested in getting started with hydroponics it’s easy to get lost in the details. There’s a lot to learn and even more stuff to buy in a huge number of price ranges. But, the truth is, you don’t need a super expensive or complicated system to get started learning about hydroponics. That’s why …
Coffee grounds have been touted to be able to do nearly everything, and while there is some truth to their usefulness – there are also a LOT of myths floating around out there. Here are the facts on using coffee grounds in your garden. Coffee Grounds Are Almost Always Highly Acidic In nearly all cases, …
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The eggshell is an item of much debate in the world of gardening. People claim that they will do everything from deterring pests to delivering nutrients to your plants, but is it true? The truth is, while eggshells won’t harm your plants, they won’t do a lot on their own to benefit them. That’s because …
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Potatoes are a staple of the American diet, and as such, many people want to grow them. Not only are they a great source of carbs for your self-sufficient garden, but they are fairly quick growing and plentiful. However, there are some fatal mistakes a new gardener can make which will limit the potential of …
Hydroponics has become a very popular method of growing fruits and vegetables at home. This is mostly due to the fact that it can be done in a smaller than usual space and the growth of the plants is accelerated due to them being able to more efficiently absorb nutrients. BUT, with hydroponics, you need …
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If you were to grow a strawberry plant from from seed you might not see fruit for 2 years. While there are a lot of great things about strawberry plants, they are not fast growers, unfortunately. While you may get some fruit in your first year, most people say they don’t produce well until at …
Interested in getting into alternative growing but not sure where to start? This article aims to help you learn a bit about two of the most popular methods: Hydroponics vs Aquaponics. Hydroponics uses nutrient mixes and aquaponics uses fish to provide the nutrients. There are pros and cons to both systems obviously, but for a …
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For many would-be gardeners, it’s hard to see why you’d spend your hard earned cash on a hydroponics system when you’ve got perfectly good dirt outside! However, there are some very good reasons why somebody might choose an hydroponics system vs soil. Hydroponics vs soil – Which Is Best? Hydroponics allows you to more closely …
In most cases, YES. You can sell plants from home, BUT there are something things you should know before you dive in. In this article, we’ll be covering the potential legal pitfalls you could face if you decide to sell plants from home. So, is it legal to sell plants from home? Sometimes. Selling Your …
Keeping your pumpkins fresh through the whole holiday season can be a challenge. However, there are ways to prolong the life of your pumpkins, whether you are preserving your harvest to eat, or just trying to make your grocery store pumpkin last longer. Here’s how to preserve uncarved pumpkins. 1.) Pick Pumpkins At The Right …
