Sustainable Gardening

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. ...

Gardening’s Most Valuable Advice Many gardeners may not realize that certain practices can harm the environment. Activities such as excessive soil tilling and overuse of fertilizers can release large amounts of carbon dioxide, pollute water sources, and disrupt beneficial soil fungi. By adopting eco-friendly practices, you can maintain a productive garden while protecting the environment. Global Warming and Soil Tilling Did you know that soil emits 10 times more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than all human activities combined? This release comes from microbes, fungi, worms, and other organisms as they breathe, digest food, and decompose. While plants have historically offset this carbon dioxide through absorption, modern large-scale tillage disrupts this balance, contributing to global warming. ...