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Pictured below is a self-sufficient mini-farm concept of a futuristic kitchen designed by Philips. Creating synergies between the fish, vegetables, plants and algae, this self sustaining biosphere can operate without electricity.  The Biotoweruses only water, organic waste and the sun’s energy to power several small ecosystems connected to each other. From top to bottom, the levels [...]

Conserving nutrients and resources with hydroponic foggers
Aeroponic fogging also know as hydroponic foggers are used for numerous horticultural applications including root fogging, foliar feeding, growroom & greenhouse humidity generation. Ultrasonic foggers, also know as nebulizers are excellent aids to propagation and production as they can be used to create an excellent environment for all types [...]

Many hydroponics enthusiasts like to build their own hydroponic systems so they can customize each part for their individual growing needs.  One of our forum members posted some great information and pictures of his setup that we wanted to share on the blog.
Cutting holes for the plants in rubbermaid containers
I came up with the compass cutter from a [...]

The General Hydroponics AeroFlo2 18 pod growing system comes with a 17-gallon reservoir and 18 plant sites, the AeroFlo² 18 site is a good starter system for those who want a compact, high performance hydroponics system that is well-suited to growing lettuce, basil, and other small plants up to three feet in height.
The AeroFlo² 18 [...]

In January 2007 AeroGrow International released the Strawberry Patch, an indoor hydroponic garden kit that allows growing of  fresh hydroponic strawberries year-round.  The strawberry kits were the most expensive hydroponic kit they offered at $29 plus mandatory overnight shipping due to the sensitively of the strawberry kits.  The AeroGarden Strawberry kits were different from their other seed kits because they didn’t [...]