You don’t need a big budget or a room full of equipment to start growing food hydroponically. For a small indoor garden, a practical starting budget is about $190–$370, including a basic system, nutrients, pH supplies, and a grow light.…
I definitely recommend growing some hydroponic spinach. Spinach is high in iron and other nutrients that are beneficial to many aspects of your health. Like other leafy greens, it’s a cool-weather crop that grows great hydroponically. Here’s your guide to…
After coming across an article about aquaponics it didn’t take much time for me to realize it was my next project. Aquaponics is a method of gardening that uses fish waste as nutrients for your plants; the perfect little ecosystem.…
Not everyone enjoys building a hydroponic system and I don’t blame them. I’ve spent a lot of time and money building different systems, but it’s something I enjoy doing. If you’re looking to hit the ground running on growing an indoor…
Our family loves broccoli. It can make a good healthy snack or side, though we typically choose to drown it in cheese. Broccoli can be a great hydroponic vegetable to grow especially during the winter months. Since it’s a cool-weather…
While the internet is a great resource for learning, I still think nothing beats a good book. Books continue to be a great reference for many hydroponic gardeners, myself included. The thing about books is that you can keep them…
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a strawberry patch that you could just keep coming back to? With hydroponics, you can have a strawberry patch on your porch, in your garage, or even in your home. Due to their…
Fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes on demand? Hydroponics makes it possible indoors year-round. Tomatoes are a bit more advanced than lettuce, but once you dial in light, nutrients, and support, they’re very manageable—and seriously rewarding. Quick How-To: Growing Hydroponic Tomatoes Start seeds…
Buying a hydroponic system is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming when you realize how many types there are. The good news: you don’t need to be a pro to pick the right one. Before making the purchase just consider…
Hydroponic gardens can give every household access to fresh produce — no matter your zip code or grocery budget. When you’re growing indoors, that access doesn’t depend on weather, soil, or trips to the store. You can grow food year-round,…
Rapid Rooter plugs aren’t just for starting seeds — they’re one of the easiest and most reliable ways to clone plants, especially for beginners. Thanks to their ideal air-to-water ratio, Rapid Rooters help cuttings root faster while reducing common issues…
Sometimes hydroponic growers want to switch things up. Maybe you cloned some mums in your system and want to sell them in fall pots, or maybe you’d just like to move a plant outdoors. Yes—you can transplant a hydroponic plant…
