An overview of Hydroponics

An overview of Hydroponics

Hydroponics

Definition of Hydroponics Hydroponics is actually the science of growing plants without soil. Rather than soil, plants are grown in solutions containing each of the necessary minerals and elements. Methods utilized to get the nutrients to the roots, combined with the...
When to Transplant Seedlings

When to Transplant Seedlings

Growing Tips

One common question from people who are growing plants from seeds is “how do I know when my seedlings are big enough to transplant?” This is a good question to ask when learning how to start plants from seeds because transplanting seedlings at the proper time is...
What Makes Honey Bees Unique Among Pollinators

What Makes Honey Bees Unique Among Pollinators

Beneficial Insects

The honey bee (Apis mellifera) is responsible for approximately 80% of the pollination of fruits, nut, grains, and vegetables in the United States today. Honey bees are not native to North America; they were brought here by European settlers in the colonial days to...