New to Hydroponics?

Hydroponic Basics
This is a great place to start. Learn all about the history of hydroponics, system basics, and the environmental aspects plants need in order to thrive. Also included are several growing system plans that are easy and inexpensive to build, hints and tips for beginning growers, and brief overviews of the sister disciplines of hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics. Finally, a great glossary defines some of the terms you're likely to come across in your studies.

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Educational Links
Expand your resource base with this useful list of hydroponic, greenhouse, and educational links.

Highlighted Article
"A New Wave of Farming Comes to Colorado"
Read about this how this ambitious aquaponics project came about. It was first published in The Growing Edge, Vol. 9, No. 2. This is only one of the many articles that have been dedicated to education over the past few years in The Growing Edge. Keep your eyes open for more articles in the future--education is going to be regularly featured in the magazine and Web site!

Back Issue Library - Education
Check out article summaries from past issues featuring all levels of educational institution growing programs.