FROM THE EDITOR | Linda Jesson
February is a good time to give your
garden that extra little bit of tender
loving care it deserves.
This issue covers topics ranging from
germinating seeds and biosecurity best
practices to adding animals to your
garden and choosing the best light
for your growing needs. Dr. Lynette
Morgan has the rundown on the effects
of algae on your hydroponic system,
Eric Hopper explains the nutrient film
technique method of hydroponic growing and when to use it and Dr. Robert
G. Linderman walks growers through
the process of determining what type of
from the
plant disease problems they are dealing with in their gardens. We round
things out with articles on CO2 in the
garden, growing stevia hydropically and
Linda Jesson
understanding microbial activity in plant
rooting media.
But we don't stop there! Be sure to
check out our extended Max Facts section giving growers the latest news, tips
and trivia from the growing world, a section spotlighting the latest products and technology to hit the industry
and profiles of a couple of businesses shaking things up in the industry.
We are looking forward to the first stop on the 2014 Coast to
Coast Grow Like a Pro Indoor Gardening Expo Tour in Tacoma,
Washington. From April 5 to 6, ex hibitors from around the world will
be showcasing the latest products and technologies for excited West
Coast gardeners at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
Visit indoorgardeningexpo.com for more information, including an interactive floor plan for the event.
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February 2014
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