We can develop new varieties of plants by crossing existing varieties and selecting the offspring based on the desired qualities.

In this article we will look at pH and acidity and what this means for a plant and the growing environment. First of all, we’ll look at what acidity and pH really are.

Cultivating plants requires time and energy. Naturally every new grower aims for the best results.

We’ll start of by looking at the different types of potting mix available for home growers and we’ve written a section about different types of peat.

In the previous article

Nothing could be simpler - take a pair of scissors, cut some tips off a plant, place the cut tips into a medium and away they go, right?

Aquaponics is essentially organic cultivation of plants and animals together in a re-circulating closed system (water tank), using water instead of potting mixes.

The terms oidium and mildew refer to a group of phytopathogenic fungi that cause diseases in plants and have similar symptoms.

In previous articles we informed you about the

Hormones are organic molecules that can influence the physiology of plants and animals, even at low concentrations.

Roots are one of the most important parts of the plant for taking up nutrients and water. For some growers, they are so important that they always check the root system before watering.