Posts by Ian Hunter
Can I grow a Plant at night using Hydroponics and LED lighting?
One of the benefits of hydroponics is having full control of the environment including, light, temperature, humidity, water temperature, nutrient level, pH levels, and also Darkness. In a Grow Tent scenario particularly, I have the option to control when the plant has it’s ‘day light’ hours. It is important for Plants to have some hours…
Read MoreHow to Store Potatoes for winter
Get the most out of your potato harvest this winter with my 2 favorite ways to store potatoes for the long term.
Read MoreCan I use Hydroponics Nutrients in soil?
Hydroponics Nutrients contain everything that a plant needs to grow, and the results are astonishing when used in water only. You can also use your Hydroponics nutrients to help your traditional soil garden grow. The season for traditional Gardening has started, and you want to give your plants the best chance of survival, and get…
Read MoreHow to make Chilli Flakes at home
Growing Bell Peppers or Chilli plants is great fun, and easy to do. They can produce very large amounts of fruit, which can be processed in a variety of ways. Making Pepper or Chilli Flakes is easy to do, and only takes a few steps, with very few things needed. When dried/dehydrated and stored properly,…
Read MoreWinter Growing with Hydroponics – 3 tips to help you Grow food all year round
Hydroponics is one of the best ways to grow edible plants indoors all year round. With the right conditions, you can provide yourself and your family with fresh produce right through the winter months. So what are the right conditions? Temperature Most plants naturally grow during the warmer months of the year, and therefore Temperature…
Read MoreGrowrilla Hydroponics DWC Kit – Detailed overview & Videos
DWC Hydroponics, is agreat way to get into Hydroponics fast. See thedetails of the DWC that we recommend, and why.
Read MoreHow to Preserve Roasted Hydroponic Bell Peppers in Oil
Peppers are a wonderful fruit, and easy to grow in the right conditions. Learn how to Preserve your Bell Peppers in Olive Oil in this easy recipe. Step by Step guide, Equipment list and Video.
Read More7 reasons why your Pepper Plant flowers are falling off
Pepper plants have a variety of uses, and are easy to grow if the conditions are right. The flowers are beautiful, and go on to grow Pepper/Chilli Pods to eat. These can sometimes fall off.
Read MoreHydroponics Kits and Systems for the home (Easy to setup)
Hydroponics is a great technique that is easy for beginners, and produces fast growing, High yielding plants. In recent years many companies have taken simple hydroponics kits and systems and made them easy to use, stylish, and ready for home use.
Read MoreBotanium Automatic watering Hydroponics Planter
The Botanium Self Watering Hydroponics Planter is an easy way to start growing using Hydroponics. Grow edibles such as Herbs, Tomatoes, Pepper Plants, and also grow Decorative plants with ease. Low maintenance, All you need to get started in the box, Plant – Enjoy – Harvest.
Read MoreHow to test if my preserve jars have a good seal after canning
Preserving produce and cooking using Preserve Jars is one of the best ways to store food for the Long Term. Here are three ways to test if you have a good seal.
Read MoreKombucha First Fermentation using Liquid Starter Kit
The first fermentation is an important step, and it will determine whether you will have a healthy SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast) to brew again and again
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