CONTENTS
january 2009
FEATURES
38
CPS: Continuous Production Systems: Part II
54
Aeroponic Technology Versus Premium Organic Soil
Cultivation: Part II - Habanero Chile
by Erik Biksa
by Lee McCall
38
62
How to Produce Seedlings - The Nine Steps to Success
68
Trimming Etiquette: A Guide to Polite Pruning
72
What Can You Grow Hydroponically
Arnica Montana: Part I
by Bob Taylor
by Matt LeBannister
by Noucetta Kehdi
76
Roots and Rooting Media: Part III
82
Sun and Soil: The Wonders of Winter Sowing
86
Biodynamics - The Philosophy and Science of Living Systems
by Philip McIntosh
by Roland Evans
by Evan Folds
54
DEPARTMENTS
10 From the Editor
66 Beginners Corner
12 Letters to the Editor
91 Tips and Tricks
14 Maximum Yield.com
98 Avant Gardening
16 Ask Erik
99 Do You Know?
20 MAX Facts
100 Max Mart
28 Product Spotlight
103 Check Your Growing IQ
50 Growing For Health
104 Distributors
60 Green Thumb Gardening
114 Coming up in February
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