Every March, my family and I circle a weekend on the calendar, gather our tools and prepare to do some serious gardening. Of course, it’s still too cold at that time of year for digging in the dirt ...

Wondering if hydroponics gardening is for you? Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics. When home hydroponics first emerged on the scene a few decades ago, honestly, the produce ...

In her report, Gray noted that the Dec. 15 meeting was board member Marilyn Mitchell’s last regular board of education meeting before the expiration of her term. Mitchell, who has served as a school ...

Hydroponic cultivation — the growing of plants without soil — is a science as ancient as the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon and as modern as a future NASA mission to Mars. Over the centuries, the ...

CONNORVILLE — Buckeye Local Junior-Senior High School is taking the term farm to table to new heights by establishing its own ...

Agriculture is one of the most important industries worldwide. Over the years, technology has helped farmers become more efficient with their crop yields as the world’s population surpasses 8 billion.

A frequent question in hydroponic groups is whether organic nutrients can be used in hydroponic systems. Some people assume that if a nutrient bottle does not have an “organic” label, it is not safe.

Bringing hydroponics under the banner of organic would create a marketing ‘glow’ for hydroponics - but it would be to the detriment of organic. True solutions tend to have deeper roots – quite ...

Can crops and plants be grown without soil? If so, how? The questions can be daunting for many as we have learnt for years that the majority of them grow in soil. Read this article to find out the ...

Veggie and flower-lovers who don’t have much garden space, or whose gardens are deprived of necessary available sunlight, can use the Volksgarden to enjoy simple, clean and effective hydroponics ...

Imagine kale that doesn’t taste like a punishment for something you did in a previous life. Envision leafy greens that aren’t limp from their journey to your plate. Anticipate the intense flavor of ...