Introduction: What is Hydroponics and How Does it Work? Hydroponics is a type of gardening technique that allows plants to grow without the need for soil. Instead, hydroponic gardening uses nutrient-rich water solutions to deliver essential nutrients to the plants. This method of soilless gardening is gaining popularity due to its many advantages, such as efficient water use and increased crop yield. Hydroponic farming has been around for centuries, but has recently seen a resurgence in popularity due to advances in technology and understanding of plant physiology. Hydroponics offers an altern ..read more

As we all know energy prices are skyrocketing which is not only bad news for day-to-day life but also for indoor gardening. In todays blog, we explain how you can cut running costs without sacrificing the end result. Switch To LED Lights Probably the most simplest way of saving money is to switch your lights to LEDs. LED lights are easily the cheapest to run as they use on average 9.6kWh per day which works out at £2.69 per day compared to a digital 600w grow light light that cost £2.83 to run. Use An EC Fan EC Fans are the future of grow room extraction fans as they’re extremely cheap to ..read more

As prices seem to be skyrocketing and your average food shop is costing more, there’s no better time than now to start thinking about growing your own fruit and veg. In this weeks blog we’ll tell you what types of plants you can grow, how to grow them and how to get bumper harvests. What Fruits & Vegetables Are Easy To Grow? A lot of people think growing your own fruit and veg is hard when in fact it’s just as easy as remembering to brush your teeth. Once you get into a routine of watering your plant when it needs too you’ll be growing your own in no time. Easiest Fruits & Vegetables T ..read more

As the temperature starts to rise, so does the threat to your plants from heat stress and pests/diseases. A lot of urban gardeners decide to either stop growing completely or change their grow to a more heat tolerant plant. However, this doesn’t have to be the case as there’s plenty of products available that’ll allow you to keep growing all year round. How To Prevent Plant Disease & Pest Infestation During the warm months, plant diseases and pest thrive, especially if they’re left unattended. Below we’re going to give you advice on how to keep your plants health and pest free. To combat p ..read more

Adjustable reflectors have been around for years now and are used by a lot of growers, however, are they actually as good as people say they are? In todays blog we find out. Adjustable reflectors first come to the market in the 2010s and quickly became a market favourite due to their ability to focus a bulbs light more efficiently than the old school Euro reflector. Available in either a 230v single ended bulb variation or a double ended 400v version the adjustable reflector also came in two sizes, large or extra large. This meant it could be used in either a grow tent or room. To set up the r ..read more

NFT stands for nutrient film technique – it involves a thin, steady stream of nutrient enriched water to flow across the bottom portion of a plants roots, allowing the constant supply of water, nutrients and oxygen. Making it the perfect conditions for growing indoors. NFT is a great option for growers looking to grow a medium to large number of plants. This is because, with the use of only a single pump to feed water into the system, water naturally drains down the tube feeding a huge number of plants. This water is then collected at the end to go back into the reservoir where it is then pump ..read more

HPS grow lights are brilliant for beginners and the seasoned grower. With HPS lights you can reach really high light intensities, whilst also using one dual-spectrum lamp that is ideal for vegetative growth and flowering. Each 600 Watt grow light system is made up of 3 parts: 600 Watt Grow Lamp 600 Watt Grow Light Ballast (ideally a dimmable or digital ballast) Grow Light Reflector.   Keep in mind, that the wattage of your HPS light’s ballast and lamp need to match. Even if you have a dimmable ballast, you must not use it with a lower wattage lamp – this may cause fire.   To get the ..read more

Don’t let the change in seasons stop you from doing what you love. When it’s cold outside, an indoor growing system will let you grow your favourite plants indoors. Here are some of the benefits of an indoor garden. A smart indoor garden puts you in complete control of the season, especially If you want to enjoy your favourite garden foods throughout the year.   An indoor garden will give you access to your own fruits, vegetables, and fresh produce all year round. Ultimately, it gives you the option to stagger your harvests.   By using specialist environmental control equipment ..read more

How to start growing your own food indoors   The easiest vegetables to grow indoors: For some, having an outdoor vegetable garden, isn’t always possible. However, growing your own vegetables may be easier than you think. We’ve put together a guide to help you get to grips with growing your own fresh produce indoors.   The easiest and best vegetables to grow indoors: Lettuce Rocket Tomatoes Spring onions Carrots Chilli Peppers Kale   What to grow and when to grow it… The main benefit from growing indoors is that you can plant fruits and vegetables all year round, and not have t ..read more

January may feel like a slow month as far as growing is concerned, but there are a fair few seedlings that you can grow under glass in the first few months of the year. Here are some ideas on what seedlings you could be growing now and will be ready come springtime. Flowers to grow and sow: Sow Antirrhinum nanum ‘Frosted Flames’ (snap dragons) in a propagator. These plants need a long growth period before flowering so sow now for the best results. Sow lobelia pendula under glass for planting up containers and hanging baskets during the warmer months. Start sweet pea seeds off on a ..read more