If you’ve been hanging around the gardening world for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard people raving about "mycorrhizae." It sounds like a complex scientific term, and it is, but the concept is actually pretty simple. In fact, it’s one of the oldest partnerships on Earth. The fact of the matter is, if you’re looking to take your garden from "okay" to "explosive," understanding how to use mycorrhizae for...

If you’ve been hanging around the indoor growing world for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard people throwing around acronyms like PAR, PPFD, and DLI. It sounds like a bunch of NASA scientists trying to grow potatoes on Mars, doesn’t it? The fact of the matter is, if you want to move from "just keeping plants alive" to "crushing your personal best yield," you have to understand the physics...

Every grower has experienced the frustration of "duds." You spend good money on high-quality seeds, wait five days with bated breath, and... nothing. Whether you are a hobbyist or part of our Army of Growers, achieving a 100% germination rate is the foundation of a successful harvest. If you start with weak seedlings or empty pots, you are playing catch-up for the rest of the season. Germination is the process...