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    Ebb and Flow System (aka Flood and Drain)

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ November 6, 2009 ⋅ One comment

    The Ebb and Flow hydroponics system is a very popular method among first time hydroponicists.  It uses a submersible pump in a nutrient reservoir to pump nutrients into an upper tray containing the plants.  The pump is switched on several times a day via a basic timer.  The nutrient solution is pumped up to the [...]

    Beginners’ Corner: Labels and Logs

    By Grubbycup ⋅ September 10, 2009 ⋅ One comment

    Urban Garden Magazine reader Grubbycup shares his love for records and labels within his garden and describes how beginners can accelerate their experience by keeping an accurate log of their grows.

    Growing in Sealed Rooms

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ April 1, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments

    A sealed room is an indoor garden that is totally … you’ve guessed it … sealed. I’m not just talking about light proofing here. I mean air-sealed. There are no holes, gaps or vents to anything outside of the indoor garden. The aim of the game here is to create a totally controlled environment where every aspect of the plant’s production can be manipulated and customized to produce the optimum results.

    Are You A Control Freak?

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ October 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

    The cost of setting up an indoor garden can vary enormously. Basic set-ups can fall within most people’s budgets, whereas more advanced operations can see costs quickly mount up … and that’s without the addition of fancy control gear! So are these “smart boxes” really necessary for the hobbyist indoor grower or are they just for the pros – the control freaks? Jeff Broad, designer of the IntelliClimate, reveals all.

    Aeroponic Cloning – The Easy Option?

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ October 1, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

    Aeroponic propagation develops superior, more vigorous cuttings (which go on to yield bigger harvests), and take a whole lot less effort too! Don’t believe it? Read on.

    System Maintenance

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ October 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

    Bob Taylor, chief chemist at Flairform (www.flairform.com), discusses how simple care and maintenance of our hydroponic systems is the key to maximizing growth and bloom. He shows us how to prevent diseases and pests, maintain the nutrient’s balance, and prevent the build-up of nuisance and harmful salts.

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