contributors
Erik Biksa is a leading expert in the
field of hydroponics, first contributing
to Maximum Yield in 1999. He has also
appeared in many other major publications,
and in video and audio productions. Erik
has worked for several industry leaders
consulting around the world while enjoying
a strong network of hydroponic community
members. His latest project is a hydroponics
digital publication via grozine.com
Jennifer Casey loves her two dogs,
her husband, the amazing garden he
grows and living in the country—in
that order. Crafting, reading and
cooking from the garden are her
favorite ways to spend her time.
Bill DeBoer is a laboratory scientist
at Indiana-based steadyGROWpro. A
master gardener intern, Bill is responsible
for company’s laboratory operations,
including the design and execution of
research projects, plant propagation, seed
germination and overall plant care. Bill
has a BS and MS from Purdue University,
and was previously a research technician
for the US Department of Agriculture.
Grubbycup has been an avid
Eric Hopper has over 10 years of
Helene Isbell is an avid
Dr. J. Benton Jones Jr. has 50
Matt LeBannister developed a
Dr. Lynette Morgan holds a B.
indoor gardener for over 20 years.
His articles were first published
in the United Kingdom, and since
then his gardening advice has
been published in French, Spanish,
Italian, Polish, Czechoslovakian and
German. He is also considered one
of the world’s leading authorities on
crochet hydroponics.
experience in the hydroponic industry
as both a retail store manager and
owner. He continuously seeks new
methods and products that could help
maximize garden performance. Eric
resides in Michigan where he and his
family strive for a self-sufficient and
sustainable lifestyle.
years of experience growing plants
hydroponically. He is an Emeritus
Professor at the University of Georgia,
Athens and has authored eight books
and written articles for magazines
that deal with hydroponic issues.
He currently has his own consulting
company, Grosystems, Inc. Dr. Jones
currently lives in Anderson, SC, USA.
Jonathan Valdman, owner of
Forever Flowering Greenhouses, has
been striving to develop solutions to
the environmental impact of current
agricultural trends. Forever Flowering
was born out of Jonathan’s desire to
reduce the over-usage of HID lighting
and to educate growers as to the
potential of multiple crops with the
free power of the sun.
green thumb as a child, having been
born into a family of experienced
gardeners. During his career, he has
managed a hydroponic retail store
and represented leading companies
at the Indoor Gardening Expos. Matt
has been writing articles for Maximum
Yield since 2007. His articles are
published around the world.
horticulturalist and has been an
advocate of the hydroponics and
organic gardening industry for over
10 years. A California native, Helene
lives in San Diego, where she
promotes the education of urban
agriculture and represents Mad
Farmer, a company that specializes in
hydroponic nutrient supplements.
Hort