Hydroponics

Hydroponics Gardening Hydroponics is derived from the Greek words hydro, meaning “water”, and ponos, meaning “labor” or “water-working”. Hydroponic gardening involves growing plants with their roots in nutrient solutions, rather than soil. Hydroponics gardening is as simple as ordinary gardening. Both require sufficient light, water, temperature, and humidity. However, in hydroponics, no soil is used. Instead, a soil substitute holds the roots while nutrients are carried by the water. Indoor hydroponic gardening is relatively easy, and plants tend to respond well to this method. ...