Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for gardeners

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Posted by admin | Posted in hydroponic gardening explained | Posted on 27-01-2011

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2292271231 7e7e78e571 m Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for gardeners

A good gift for a gardener is to subscribe him into a gardener’s club. I can think of a few. Some clubs allow gardeners to test gardening equipment. They also get to keep the equipment.

Other types of gifts are a hand trowel which every gardener needs. Gardening gloves are important. A shovel is expensive but if you can afford it is always appeciated.

Don’t get a gardener freind anything complicated such as peat, or plants to transplant. Since we are in the middle of winter, it would be difficult to transplant anything. Possibly a house plant would be fun depending on his or her tastes. A safe house plant would be a Spider Plant . Many other types of house plants need alot of delicate care. An African Violet for example needs special types of fertilizer.

A hydroponic garden is fun. Many gardener’s enjoy raising plants such as lettuce in hydroponic beds. Lettuce can then be transplanted in the Spring. There are companies that sell hydroponic gardens for a cheap price.

To encourage the gardener to keep gardening or to show him or her that you appreciate their gardening abilities is a good reason to find the right present for them in the holidays.

The type of present possible to be given during the holidays is not as difficult to find for many gardening afficionados. The spirit of gardening and the spirit of giving is all that you need.

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Intro to hydroponics

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Posted by admin | Posted in hydroponic gardening explained | Posted on 30-12-2010

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4769914779 7a1846c4e0 m Intro to hydroponics

Hydroponics represents the practice of raising plants without soil. This makes it ideal especially if you are trying to grow a garden indoors. Generally, hydroponics grows plants in nutrient-rich water. Hydroponics is a highly beneficial method of gardening both for home and commercial use. There are no weeds to deal with, and hydroponic plants and use less space.

Since this form of growing is water-based, its easy to fully automate a hydroponics system, so if you take a vacation, the plants will not suffer. The water is usually reused, as opposed to standard growing methods where a good deal water is lost through evaporation or runoff. This is a benefit for people who are looking to conserve water or have very little as a resource.

With indoor hydroponics, plants typically receive sunlight through artificial means such as grow lights. One thing to keep in mind for indoor hydroponic gardens is air circulation. Quality air circulation will help prevent fungal diseases and allow the plants to draw out the necessary CO2 they require.

The most vital ingredient in hydroponics however, is the nutrient solution that is used with the water. Standard fertilizers will not work because they lack some of the elements necessary that the plants would otherwise extract from the soil. Specially-formulated hydroponic mixtures are needed. The nutrient solution should be changed every two weeks.

There are three different ways of growing hydroponic plants. The simplest one, the nutrient film technique, just uses a bowl as a container. Holes are placed in the top to hold the plants. An aggregate system of hydroponics uses neutral material, such as foam chips or clay pebbles to enclose the roots and provide support to the plant. The more common aggregate system is the flood and drain method. For this method, one will fill a container with the neutral material. The container is then filled with the nutrient solution when it gets low.

Other methods include aeration and aeroponics. Aeration uses an air pump to deliver oxygen to the roots that are immersed in the solution. Aeroponics suspends the roots in a mist rather than a solution.

For anyone who is thinking about getting into gardening, hydroponics is a very good way to go. For someone who has a small space to plant a garden, a lot can be produced in a small area through hydroponic techniques.

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Fox Farm Hydroponic Nutrient Trio – Quarts

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Posted by admin | Posted in hydroponic nutrients | Posted on 28-12-2010

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Fox Farm Hydroponic Nutrient Trio – Quarts

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  • Contains 1 Quart Grow Big for Hydroponics
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  • Contains 1 Quart Tiger Bloom for Hydroponics
  • Easy to use

You will appreciate denser vegetative growth, bigger blooms, and tastier fruits and vegetables, and they’ll love getting Fox Farm’s Big Bloom, Grow Big, and Tiger Bloom in one convenient package. This trio of fast-acting fertilizers will provide balanced, high quality nutrition for plants in hydroponic gardens. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Hydro for Hunger initiative.

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What are Xeriscape and Hydroponic Gardening?

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Posted by admin | Posted in hydroponic gardening explained | Posted on 24-08-2010

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463537357 2fef0dd801 m What are Xeriscape and Hydroponic Gardening?

Xeriscape (pronounced “zera-scape”) gardening is a water efficient method of gardening. While the term Xeriscape gardening can sound intimidating to some, it is actually a simple method of gardening that can be used for many different types of gardening. Rather than replacing the way you currently do your gardening, think of Xeriscape gardening as an additional technique that will make your water usage more “green” by using less to grow more.

Using the principles of Xeriscape gardening will allow you to plant and maintain your annuals, perennials, vegetables and trees in the most water-wise manner possible. Now, you will not have to use as much water for the same numbers of plants that you would like to grow in you garden or lawn area.

With as much as 25% of our water supply being used to maintain lawns and gardens, it is becoming increasingly important to learn to plant wisely, taking into account the type of soil you have, the sun exposure needs of your plants and the water needs of your plants.

There is no need to simply go without a plant that uses water heavily however, planting heavy water users all together will help save water and will also make the low water users in your garden happier. This method is one of the key elements to Xeriscape gardening.

You should also become familiar with the hydroponic method of gardening, which uses no soil.

With hydroponic gardening, nutrients are introduced directly to the root systems of the plants without having to be fed through the soil. This allows the plants to put less growth energy into the root system and more energy into producing foliage and fruit. Foliage plants will be bigger and fuller, and vegetable plants will produce more and larger vegetables.

Hydroponic gardens do not require large amounts of land or yard space. A balcony, deck or even an inside room can be used to grow large amounts of foliage and vegetable plants.

While the cost of setting up a hydroponic garden may be higher than planting a traditional garden, the results will more than make up for the initial investment.

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Hydroponic Nutrients

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Posted by admin | Posted in hydroponic nutrients | Posted on 04-07-2010

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515THC6PAYL. SL160  Hydroponic NutrientsYou will appreciate denser vegetative growth, bigger blooms, and tastier fruits and vegetables, and theyll love getting Fox Farms Big Bloom, Grow Big, and Tiger Bloom in one convenient package. This trio of fast-acting fertilizers will provide balanced, high quality nutrition for plants in hydroponic gardens. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Hydro for Hunger initiative.

  • Contains 1 Quart Grow Big for Hydroponics
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Review by Nebula Haze: 5 Hydroponic Nutrients

515THC6PAYL. SL75  Hydroponic NutrientsI used this set of nutrients for my most recent hydroponic grow with very good results. I grew my plants in a mix of coco coir and perlite, then fed my plants the Fox Farms Hydroponic nutrients by following the included instructions exactly. My plants have responded very well to the regimen and are green, bushy, and producing lots of flowers.

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Recipe for Success Starter Fertilizer Kit

41L2S2FJ5eL. SL160  Hydroponic NutrientsThe Recipe for Success Starter Kit, (RFS) is ideal for both the new and experienced gardener alike. This self-contained package of ten exceptional RFS products includes everything required to set you on the right course for gardening success. The Recipe for Success Starter Kit consists of B.C Bloom, B.C Boost, B.C Grow, Thrive Alive B-1 Red, Thrive Alive B-1 Green, Awesome Blossoms, Rootech Cloning Gel and the famous Recipe for Success mixing chart. The mixing chart shows the customer how to successfully use their nutrients in combination and for maximum benefit, from the cutting stages through to the flowering stages.
Technaflora Plant Products Ltd. will donate proceeds from every U.S. purchase of this cost saving kit towards the Hydro for Hunger program, which is dedicated to bringing low-cost hydorponic techniques to developing counties.
The product sizes for the Recipe for Success Starter Kit are as follow: B.Grow/500ml; B.C Boost/500ml; B.C Bloom/500ml; Rootech Cloning Gel/7g; Thrive Alive B-1 Red/125ml; Thrive Alive B-1 Green/125ml; MagiCal/125; SugarDaddy/250ml; ROOT66/250

  • Great for Hydroponics
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Review by T. Quigley: 5 Hydroponic Nutrients

41L2S2FJ5eL. SL75  Hydroponic Nutrientsthis kit is wonderful. ive had great results with bc nutes. the recipe is is printed on a sheet, and very easy to follow. just watch your ph and your vegtables, flowers, and herb will grow beautifully, with amazing results!

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Green Air 93120 Hydroponic Garden Grow 1 Nutrient Solution, 16-Ounce

413TgJaM4JL. SL160  Hydroponic NutrientsThe green growth component of the Hydroponics Nutrient Solution. Grow #1 provides nitrate nitrogen, potassium, and calcium. Some plant varieties and growth conditions respond best to non-ammoniacal nitrate nitrogen formulas. This mix is specially blended to provide additional nitrogen for the foliage stage of leaf and stem growth.

  • The green growth component of the Hydroponics Nutrient Solution
  • Grow #1 contains nitrate nitrogen which makes it especially desirable for steady, compact, dark green growth
  • Use for house plants, other long term plants, and for plants growing in low light conditions; This formula is often preferred for rockwool mediums, to maintain a stable nutrient pH
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Green Air 93130 Hydroponic Garden Bloom 3 Nutrient Solution, 16-Ounce

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  • The flowering growth component of the Hydroponics Nutrient Solution
  • Provides additional phosphorus and potassium to stimulate blossoms and fruit production for maximum yield and early harvest
  • Excellent as a starter formula to aid in the initiation of new roots and to reduce transplant shock
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Advanced Nutrients Dr. Hornby’s Big Bud Powder, 130 g

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  • Big Bud is extremely plant specific
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General Hydroponics Flora Nova Bloom – Pint

31dHmk2wg0L. SL160  Hydroponic NutrientsFlora Nova Bloom (4-8-7) has a unique combination of primary and secondary nutrients and pH buffers that keeps the nutrient fully water-soluble. Use this specialized nutrient for flowering plants during the blooming and fruiting stages. Explodes flowering or fruiting sites, as well as size, aroma, color, and taste during the flowering or fruiting stage. Contains the organic ingredients today’s growers demand. Use only one to two teaspoons per gallon of water.

FloraNova represents a breakthrough in fertilizer technology, as it gives users both the strength of a dry concentrate and the ease of a liquid. This unique formulation of highly purified minerals and natural additives combines the benefits of hydroponic as well as organic gardening methods. FloraNova, one part formulation, combines all the elements required for hydroponic cultivation, plus it is extremely concentrated. A very small amount of FloraNova mixed with fresh water will provide your plants with proper nutrition. FloraNova works superbly in hydroponic environments, as well as with both soil-less mixtures and soil grown plants.

The marriage of hydroponic & organic gardening methods. Extremely easy to use. Outstanding for all plant types. Superb for Hydroponic, Soil-less, and Soil Cultivation. Super Concentrated and pH Stabilized. Optimum nutrient absorption is aided by Natural Humic Extracts. Remember that due to its high concentration, FloraNova must be shaken vigorously before each use!

  • Liquid Super Concentrated Nutrient
  • Works with both soil-less mixtures and soil grown plants.
  • Mix a small amount with fresh water
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Green Air 93111 Hydroponic Garden Microbase Nutrient Solution, 32-Ounce

41FrZO6SAhL. SL160  Hydroponic NutrientsThe Micro-Base is the foundation of the Hydroponics Nutrient Solution. It contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and the micro nutrients you will need in your recipes. Micro-nutrients are trace elements that are essential to plant growth.

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  • This solution is formulated to provide all the trace elements required for essential internal plant functions without danger of a detrimental mineral build up from repeated usage
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  • The Micro-Base Formula also includes nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium which are used in proportionally large quantities by the plant
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Fox Farm Soil Nutrient Trio – Quarts

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  • Contains 1 Quart Grow Big for Soil
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  • Contains 1 Quart Tiger Bloom for Soil
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pH control kit by General Hydroponics

51 Hnb3L1NL. SL160  Hydroponic NutrientsThe pH Control Kit by General Hydroponics includes everything need to check and maintain proper pH for soil or hydroponic gardens. Testing solution reads a wide spectrum from 4.0 to 8.5. Simply fill the test-tube halfway with nutrient, add a few drops of pH Test Indicator, and observe the coloration of the liquid in the test vial. Use the included 8oz. pH Up and Down solutions to correct your pH as necessary.

  • Measures water pH
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pH control kit by General Hydroponics Reviews

Review by StaticApnea: 5 Hydroponic Nutrients

51 Hnb3L1NL. SL75  Hydroponic NutrientsWorks very well in controlling ph levels in soil and hydro setups. The color chart and indicator solution are very easy to work with. Takes me an extra 1 minute or less to adjust ph of nute solution. Good stuff. Consider the soluble powder version of the up and down if you want it to last longer. Also you get more for less shipping

Review by Ben Cole: 5 Hydroponic Nutrients

51 Hnb3L1NL. SL75  Hydroponic NutrientsI’ve used it one time and it was very effective. Since purchasing this kit I’ve read a book on beginning hydroponics–apparently you can use vinegar to lower the PH and baking soda to raise it it you don’t want to spend the money on this kit.

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