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    Food for Thought

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Food is very important stuff! It drives everything we do; it’s the gasoline that our bodies run on. So, when growing crops that we intend to consume, giving them full nutrition is extremely important. Isn’t it?

    Q&A: Overcooking in Organics

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    We deal with some common over-dosage issues raised by our dirt-loving readers!

    The Living Soil

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Do you know what soil really is and how it works? Do you appreciate all the differences between “good” soil and “bad” soil? This knowledge is absolutely key to successful organic gardening and yet you’d be surprised how few gardeners really understand what’s going on. We asked Tad Hussey to lift the veil on the soil universe.

    Pimp Your Soil

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Check out our quick guide to soil amendments and find out how to fine-tune your soil to vastly improve the quality (and quantity) of your crops.

    Maximizing the Nutrient Environment – Part 2

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    In Issue 4, Lawrence Brooke, founder of General Hydroponics, took us through some critical factors that have a direct bearing on the effectiveness of your nutrients. In this second part, we look at maintaining a healthy growing environment and dealing with plant sickness.

    Organic Compost 101

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Compost improves the soil by providing all of the essential nutrients plants need to thrive. It releases the nutrients slowly over time giving the plants a slow, steady consistent source of the elements plants need. Compost also improves soil porosity, structure, moisture capacity and air ratio. Compost will improve the texture of any soil from sand to clay. Field testing has shown that compost improves plant vigor, overall health and the plant’s immune system.

    Maximizing the Nutrient Environment – Part 1

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ April 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Nutrient guru Lawrence Brooke of General Hydroponics takes us through some of the critical factors that have a direct bearing on the effectiveness of our nutrients.

    Q & A: Lawrence Brooke, Founder – General Hydroponics Inc.

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ February 1, 2009 ⋅ One comment

    Lawrence Brooke, one of the founding fathers of the modern hydroponics and indoor gardening movement, shares his thoughts on organics, nutrient triggers and enablers, vitamins and a whole lot more!

    1-Part, 2-Part or 3-Part Nutrients

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ December 1, 2008 ⋅ One comment

    A big decision that divides growers is their choice of base nutrients – the type, as well as the brand. Are two-part nutrients better than one-parts? Is a three-part nutrient the gold standard? Simon Spinks and Callie Fixter, biological scientists from British nutrient company VitaLink, help us discover some homegrown truths and dispel some myths.

    UG Focus – Coco Coir

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

    Urban Garden Magazine takes a detailed look at the rise and rise of coco coir as a hydroponic growing media.

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