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Sex and the Single Plant

The late Bob Ireland shares some tips with us for controlling the sex of your plants with growth hormones. Hormones are organic molecules produced by plants and transported within them to various sites...

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A Simple Guide to Taking Plant Cuttings

Matt LeBannister tells you pretty much everything you need to know to be a confident and successful cutting expert. It’s easy to see that genetics are an extremely important factor in the human story:...

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A Plant’s Life – From Seed to Seed Producer

Matt LeBannister takes us through the various phases of a plant’s life and wonders who’s using who in the survival game Life is a very complex concept. We are not sure how it began, but we know that...

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Trellises, Super-cropping or Ladybugs—Increase your Yield by All Means...

Lee McCall talks about increasing yields with trellis systems and super-cropping and preventative pest control maintenance without toxic pesticides or poisons Increasing the yield is always the key...

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The Original ‘Greenhouse Effect:’ How Greenhouses Can Change the Way You Grow

The term ‘greenhouse effect’ doesn’t have to be a bad thing—it can describe the enjoyment that growers will feel when they discover a way to extend their beloved hobby through the chilly winter months...

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Low-Maintenance Hydroponics: Self-Watering Containers

Thinking about that summer vacation? Well, sub-irrigation—with its concealed water supply hydrating the growing medium—might be the key to some well-earned time off. Using this system, indoor gardeners...

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Non-identical Clones

Scientists have known for some time that cloned (regenerant) organisms are not always identical. Their observable characteristics and traits can vary—and this variation can be passed on to the next...

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Moving on Over: Top Four Transplanting Mediums and Methods

It’s said that transplanting is one of the most stressful times of a plant’s life—for many, it can be a matter of life and death. And while a newly rooted clone’s fate depends upon a variety of...

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Proper Propagation: Perfecting the Practice of Plant Reproduction

Propagation is the process of plant reproduction. Here’s a rundown of the most popular methods used in the hydroponics industry… Propagation in the plant world is a beautiful thing. Both a science and...

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Starting Plants from Cuttings

Want some new cultivars for your garden, but also want a way to guarantee their quality? Well, this is a perfect opportunity for some DIY cutting… Why would anyone want to go to the trouble to start a...

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Consistency is the Key

Plants are a diverse bunch with a wide variety of optimal needs. Thankfully, however, they all have one thing in common: a love a consistency… Plants are very diverse and unique organisms. Each species...

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Lighting Choices Illuminated

It’s a no-brainer to know that you’ll need a light if you want to grow plants indoors, but the hard part is understanding the different grow light options and which of those will best suit your growing...

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Two Methods to a Great Clean: Sanitization and Sterilization

As opposed to popular belief, sanitization and sterilization are two different things-and when used together, they provide indoor gardeners with a pretty amazing clean . In order to maintain an optimal...

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Attack of the Clones Tips & Tricks for Cloning Success

Successfully cloning a mother plant is a proud moment for any horticulturist, no matter how often it happens. Although cloning is getting easier and easier to do, it can still be a delicate procedure....

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What Grow Medium Is Right For You?

Matt LeBannister discusses the attributes of various hydroponic grow mediums and which systems they are ideal for. Choosing the right grow medium is an essential part of gardening. With so many...

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The Missing Ingredient: CO2

Carbon dioxide is an often overlooked aspect of indoor gardening. It has been a hot topic as of late, and while plants can survive without it, even slight elevations of CO2 can greatly benefit a...

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What’s N-P-K Anyway?

The letters N,P and K show up in a lot of places at gardening supply stores. Here’s what you need to know about nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)—the three elements that get the most...

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The Facts on Phosphorus

Phosphorus is a nutrient that all living creatures require for life. But what exactly does it do for your plants, and how should you use it in the garden? Read on to learn the answers to these...

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Growing on Air: How Aeroponics Turns Less into More

Ever wanted to try going bare… roots that is? Sara Elliott discusses the pros and cons of using an aeroponic set-up. Starting a garden indoors or out can require a whole laundry list of extras, not the...

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Perfecting Propagation

Producing clones from cuttings in hydroponics is a great way to yield new, healthy planting stock genetically identical to your carefully selected parent plants. While the process of taking and...

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Student Clones Grape Gene

A Florida A&M University student has earned public recognition as the first scientist to clone a key gene from muscadine grapes. During a six-month research project at FAMU’s Center for...

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Caring For Your Mother Plants

The nutritional requirements of mother plants—stock plants raised to provide cuttings for starting new plants—are significantly different from plants raised for optimal yields. The key is ensuring the...

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Cloning Your Plants

Cloning is the best way to grow uniform, pest-free plants. There’s no wrong way to go about it, but some ways are certainly better than others. Here are some best practices.     Duplicating your prized...

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EZ-CLONE Coco Cloning Collars and Seed Starters

New Coco Cloning Collars and Seed Starters from EZ CLONE are made from 100% organic coconut fiber, which allows roots to grow directly into them. They hold a lot of moisture and can be transplanted...

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EZ-CLONE 16 Clear Unit

The highly requested EZ-CLONE 16 Clear Unit is an absolute eye catcher. This brand-new, clear model produces the same great results as EZ-CLONE’s black systems while allowing growers to see the full...

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The Clone Shipper

The Clone Shipper provides the perfect solution for those who need to ship clones and young plants in a safe, secure manner. It comes with an LED light that keeps the plant in the vegetative stage of...

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Humic or Fulvic Acid: What Kind are Your Plants On?

  Humic and fulvic acids are natural, complex molecules that improve the uptake of nutrients in both soil and hydroponics. Sourcing these acids for your garden can be tricky, though, as it hasn’t...

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Rx Green Solutions LIFE Cloning Gel

Rx Green Solutions LIFE Cloning Gel, a rooting compound for plant cuttings, is the newest product in the LIFE Cloning family. Containing a unique blend of rooting hormones and natural ingredients, LIFE...

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Cloning 101: A Back to Basics Guide to Propagating Plants

 Are you ready to take the plunge and try cloning? These days, the technologies, tools and techniques are making this process easier, but there are still a few things you need to keep in mind before...

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Rx Green Solutions LIFE Cloning Mist

Rx Green Solutions LIFE Cloning Mist, available in 4-oz. bottles, contains patented technology designed to facilitate and increase root development and aid in stress recovery. This foliar product comes...

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