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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fan Gains a Green Thumb with Maximum Yield I’m a fan of Maximum Yield because the name says it all— Maximum Yield! The content of the magazine is straightforward and to the point, with a lot of Q&A I can relate to so I can ensure my green thumb does not wilt and fall off. The magazine is where I can learn about products—both new and well-established—that are ideal for growing. The magazine is constantly teaching me new Jordain Collins ways to maximize my garden’s growth. For this I want to say thank you to the team at Maximum Yield for the knowledge I have gained. You have definitely made me a better gardener. My garden thanks you, too. Jordain Collins Editor’s Note: Jordain has won $100 to spend at his favorite indoor gardening shop, Growers Paradise in Ontario, Canada, for telling us why he loves Maximum Yield. Could you use an extra $100 to spend at the hydro shop? Enter Maximum Yield’s I’m a Fan contest at maximumyield.com/contests for your chance to win. Thanks from a Grower I went to Skyes the Limit this morning and Melissa was waiting for me. She had printed out a “Congratulations” notice and taped it by the counter. She was wondering when I might stop by to spend my I’m a Fan prize money. Melissa was genuinely excited about being mentioned in Maximum Yield for the second time! Thanks again for everything. Scott H. Sourcing Samples First of all let me just say I love Maximum Yield. From the first time I picked up the magazine I have always looked to it for answers and reviews of all the latest must-haves. I wanted to ask, how would I go about picking up samples of some of the products mentioned in your magazine? John B. Editor’s Note: Hi John, thanks for the question. The best thing to do is attend an Indoor Gardening Expo. We have two shows coming up: one in San Francisco, July 23-24, and another in Vancouver, Canada, August 13-14. Hundreds of samples will be available for you to pick up there. Otherwise, try reaching out to the manufacturers personally. Many of them are happy to ship free samples in the hopes you try out their products and provide them with your feedback. You might also try asking the people at your hydro store, or attending one of their customer appreciation events. Good luck! So Much More I’m a fan of Maximum Yield because it’s so much more than just a magazine. The information it provides for both beginners and expert growers exceeds other sites or magazines about growing. The expert contributors and the staff are always there for the reader. Maximum Yield saved my garden last year and helped me beat the bank . Jimmy Applications for Oil Curious grower here wondering if flax seed oil would have any benefit in hydroponics other than as a defoamer? Lance H. Editor’s Note: Interesting question, Lance. We will find an expert in the field who knows. It might make for an interesting article in a future issue. Why No Induction? Maximum Yield has given me the best information about growing I could ever ask for, and in terms that are easy to understand, but I was wondering why don’t you cover induction lighting in any of your articles? Blake T. Editor’s Note: Thanks for the question, Blake. We’ll put the call out to writers and see what they have to say. In the meantime, check out maximumyield.com where the topic has been addressed in various lighting articles. Learning Never Stops I’m a fan of Maximum Yield because in this game you never stop learning and every time I pick up a copy there is a moment where I go, “Wow, that’s where I was going wrong.” The best part about the magazine is that the articles and product reviews help me save a lot of time and money. James B. 20 Maximum Yield USA  | June 2016 Spot-on Advice I wanted to thank Armando Suarez for his reply to my question about growing in stonewool cubes, as featured in your May 2016 issue. His advice was spot on! Savvas C.