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Graduation time!
It was a long haul, but earlier this morning I completed the last exam necessary to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology! Although commencements was last weekend, the official diploma won’t arrive for another ninety days. That leaves plenty … Continue reading
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Rose Gardener’s Disease; an occupational biohazard in the garden and greenhouse.
The idea of an occupational hazard is, for many, closely associated with professions like health care, coal mining or foundry work. It should be noted, however, that even horticulturalists and landscapers experience their share of work related dangers. Contact with … Continue reading
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Converting between concentrations: NPK percent, mg/L and ppm.
Descriptions of liquid fertilizers often mention the concentration. This could be as milligrams per liter (mg/L) or parts per million (ppm). It could also be indirectly expressed as percent mass (% or NPK). Thankfully, converting from one to another is a … Continue reading
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The social stigma of hydroponics.
The more I become involved with hydroponics, the more I personally experience the social stigma surrounding it. Last weekend, for example, I was returning to college after visiting my family for Thanksgiving. Halfway into my drive, I was pulled over … Continue reading
Harbor Freight 8 x 6 Greenhouse Review
Most gardeners from colder climates fall into one of two categories; those who garden year-around with the aid of a greenhouse and those who wish they had a greenhouse to garden year-around with. Greenhouse kits are often the first option … Continue reading
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Bluelab Nutrient Truncheon Review
Sooner or later, as with any hobby, you begin acquiring tools that make your favorite pastime more productive, in addition to enjoyable. Scuba divers may purchase a sophisticated dive watch, foodies could invest in premium culinary knives and an audiophile … Continue reading
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Milwaukee MR32ATC Refractometer Review
If you have been shopping for an affordable hand held refractometer, you may be considering the Milwaukee MR32ATC. Measuring between 0 and 32 °Bx and being priced at approximately $80 US, Milwaukee’s MR32ATC appeals to budget conscious gardeners and shoppers … Continue reading
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LaMotte 5074 pH Hydroponic Test Kit Review
While digital pH meters have never been more affordable, products for chemically testing the pH of a hydroponic nutrient solution nonetheless remain available. LaMotte’s 5074 Hydroculture Test Kit is a prime example. With the importance of reliable and accurate pH … Continue reading
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Pete’s Hydroponic Hot Sauce Review
Hydroponic Hot Sauce? Certain things just make our lives more interesting. I’m referring to things like surprise birthday parties, roller coaster rides and good hot sauce. Hopefully scientists will one day discover a means to reliably mass-produce a combination of … Continue reading
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