Floating Gardens: A Powerful New Solution for Food and Clean Water

History of Hydroponics, Hydroponics

The Modern Chinampa The ancient Aztecs were the ultimate space-saving growers. Faced with limited land, they engineered chinampas—ingenious floating agricultural rafts made of reeds and lake mud . By scooping nutrient-rich, decomposing organic matter from the lakebed...

What is Agroponics

Hydroponics

In this article, we will expand on the different categories of hydroponics.  If you haven’t read our Foundation of Hydroponics article, consider going back and checking it out.  Just to recap, the first category that is used to classify hydroponic systems is called...

Organic versus Inorganic: What’s the Difference?

Growing Organic, Hydroponics

Did you know there are several different definitions of the term organic?  The most common definition, that people usually think of when they hear the word, is the definition associated with more natural methods of growing produce, or organic farming.  You can read...

Growing Organic versus Hydroponics

Hydroponics

Standered VerisonColllege Level9th Grade There is currently a popular debate about the value of “organic” growing and its methods, including organic fertilizer and pest control methods that don’t cause harm to the planet.  It is important to note that hydroponic...

The Essential Differences Between Hydroponic and Soil Plant Growth

Hydroponics

Growing in Soil Growing Hydroponically Soil microorganisms are necessary to break down soil particles into the basic elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements.. Balanced nutrient formula is dissolved directly into water so plants receive perfect...