Green ‘Lynx’ Spider

Green ‘Lynx’ Spider

Beneficial Insects

Aptly named for their bright green body color and capability of running very fast, then jumping on its prey like a cat, Peucetia viridans, is North America’s largest ‘Lynx’ spider. These long-legged hunting arachnoids are known by the Spanish name araña...
Hydroponic Produce and Health

Hydroponic Produce and Health

Hydroponics

In 1994 a test was commissioned by an investment group to determine the vitamin and mineral content of hydroponically grown crops in comparison to soil grown crops, both organic and non-organic. Plant Research Technologies Laboratory in San Jose, California, analyzed...
The History of Hydroponics

The History of Hydroponics

History of Hydroponics

Hydroponics basically means working water (“hydro” means “water” and “ponos” means “labor”). Many different civilizations have utilized hydroponic growing techniques throughout history. As noted in Hydroponic Food...