If you’ve been hanging around the gardening or hydroponics scene for more than five minutes lately, you’ve probably noticed a big shift. The rows of rigid, black plastic pots that used to dominate every grow room are being replaced by what looks like felt bags. These are fabric grow pots, and they aren’t just a passing trend. The fact of the matter is that traditional plastic containers have a few...

As we transition into the cooler months of September, many growers are shifting their focus back to indoor setups. While the air temperature inside your grow tent might feel perfect, the real engine of your garden: the nutrient reservoir: often faces its own set of challenges during this seasonal shift. Whether you are running a deep water culture (DWC) setup or a complex ebb and flow system, maintaining a stable...

If you’ve been growing for a while, you know that summer is a double-edged sword. On one hand, the light is intense and growth can be explosive. On the other hand, the heat is a relentless enemy of your hydroponic reservoir. Once those temperatures start climbing into the 70s and 80s (Fahrenheit), your nutrient solution stops being just "plant food" and starts becoming a petri dish for things you definitely...