-James Gordon- Good day all, and welcome to this week’s blog! Today we are going to tackle the basic principles of hydroponic growing. First, we’ll go over some of the common hydro systems. Then we’ll introduce the basic necessities your system of choice will use. So let's keep an open mind, maybe take some notes, and hopefully this will be a good tool to reference as you start growing hydroponically. So first things first. What is Hydroponics? Hydroponics is the act of growing plants … [Read more...] about Intro to Hydroponics
Ebb and Flow System
Advantages of Ebb & Flow
-Gabrial House- Today we are going to look at the advantages of setting up an Ebb & Flow hydroponic garden. Ebb & Flow also known as “flood and drain” is an effective, easy to use, hydroponic system for both expert and novice gardeners alike. Ebb & Flow consists of a flood tray, tray stand, reservoir, and pump. You will also need a couple feet of black vinyl tube, ebb and flow outlets, and screens. The setup is super simple. The flood tray sits on the tray stand above … [Read more...] about Advantages of Ebb & Flow
The Hydroponic Chronicles Part Two: Ebbing and Flowing
Imagine you go for a stroll in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, distractions begin to manifest. A slobbering pit bull gets loose from its barren yard and chases you into some murky woods. In the forest, you stumble upon a group of singing moonshine drinkers who insist that you share a story. Three days later, you crawl your bedraggled body home. The unplanned absence doesn't sit well with the plants. The lack of water and nutrients kill half of your rooted friends. Your neighbor reports … [Read more...] about The Hydroponic Chronicles Part Two: Ebbing and Flowing
