Hydroponics is an often misunderstood part of the field of horticulture. Let’s separate the fact from the fiction and take a look at what exactly hydroponics means to the world of gardening and food production. The word hydroponics is derived from Latin and means “working water.” hydroponic growing is the growing of plants without soil. All of the nutrients plants normally get from soil… Read more »
Root rot is a common yet unwelcome pest in any hydroponic garden. This fungus-like organism Pythium has many species. The three most common species of this organism are Pythium irregulare, Pythium aphanidermatum, and Pythium ultimum. These species of Pythium can be found in water sources as well as in soil. Pythium aphanidermatum is most commonly found in Poinsettia plants and few other… Read more »
Defining the Medium Culture in hydroponics hydroponics, which is the growing of plants without soil by providing them with nutrients via water, can be accomplished in two main ways. Solutions culture hydroponics is a technique where roots are exposed to water on their own; the plants and the water are the only part of the hydroponic system. In medium culture hydroponics, the roots are encased… Read more »
Not all hydroponic systems are good choices for a homemade system. Here is a cheap and reliable way with excellent results. It is a homemade ebb and flow. Steps Note that one tote goes on the bottom and will be the nutrient reservoir. Run a couple of airstones from the air pump and keep them in here. Nutrient solution reservoirs should always… Read more »
There are some things you must avoid while building the hen house. 1. Not taking into account the size of the coop before construction: Each chicken needs a minimum area of 4 square feet in order to be comfortable. This means that if you have four chickens, the area of your coop should be 16 square feet at least or… Read more »
Raising chickens in your backyards is an exciting as well as unique activity, as not many people have realized what a great way of saving money this is. The first thing you need to do to prepare for the chickens is to get a coop for them, or build your own using the easy chicken coop plans available on the… Read more »
Keeping chickens is a great way to get fresh, delicious eggs every morning for breakfast. Of course, your chickens will need somewhere to live. You could go out and buy a ready made coop, but why not build one instead? Here are five great reasons to do just that. 1) It’s better for the environment. Not only can your chickens… Read more »