Aztec chinampas of Central America
An example of hydroponic principles that were being used successfully is that of the Aztecs of Central America. A nomadic tribe, they were driven onto the marshy shore of Lake Tenochtitlan,  located in the great central valley of what is now Mexico. Roughly treated by their more powerful neighbors, denied any arable land, the Aztecs […]
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An overview of 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 needed oxygen, include bare-root systems and systems using inert substrates to support the growth […]
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Midsummer Night Meadows, Backyard Garden
Summer in Central Texas is once again in full swing, and it is flaunting its lush growth potential beautifully on Larry and Brenda Johnson’s rural property in their EzGro Backyard Garden, Midsummer Night Meadows. Larry Johnson, the founder and developer of the EzGro High Density Vertical Gardening System, constructed this 30- tower system in 2010, […]
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EzGro Garden Girl’s Patio Garden Adventures
Hi, I’m Hope, the EzGro Garden Girl, and welcome to my blog! Â In the pages to come I’ll be chronicling my experiences growing the EzGro way, and also providing plenty of growing tips, recipes, and DIY projects to help you fully use and enjoy your bountiful harvests! My introduction to EzGro Gardens occurred in […]
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Caring For Your Strawberry Plants on Arrival
When You Receive Your Shipment: Bare root plant material needs to be handled efficiently in order to promote the best health and survival rate. Pay close attention to keeping stock cool, roots moist and protected from direct sunlight, until planted, to ensure best results. Before Planting: Keep roots moist, cool and in the dark. Roots […]
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Hydroponics First Recorded Scientific Experiments
Some three centuries ago, john Woodward, an English scientist and a fellow of the Royal Society, undertook the first recorded scientific experiments on the subject of plant nutrition. He wanted to know whether plants drew nourishment from the soil or from water. Woodward discovered that adding small amounts of soil to the water in which […]
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