Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without any soil, using only water. Today, hydroponic farms often use very sophisticated technology. In indoor vertical farms, where hydroponic plants are grown in trays stacked in shelves on top of each other, you can...
We ordinarily think of farms as being large green pastures way out in the countryside, where acres of crops are grown and harvested. But these days, farming is becoming a more flexible concept that includes unconventional locations and methods. If you are a...
Hydroponics is the art and science of growing plants without soil. Instead, plants are grown in water, using a nutrient solution that provides the “food” for them to grow. There are many advantages of hydroponic growing, but a key one is that it offers several...
The hydroponic farm In Robbinsville, New Jersey, operates a little differently than most. Not only is it a farm that’s literally inside a shipping container, but it’s also a true community farm that serves local residents. Our own Renee Ordino Soto (Marlo Hydroponic...
Is urban agriculture a contradiction in terms? After all, when we think urban, we imagine cities. When we think agriculture, we imagine farms. But the answer is no, there’s no contradiction — in fact, you may have already heard of or seen urban agriculture....
Publix Super Markets, a grocery store chain headquartered in Florida, has brought hydroponics to its stores. Hydroponics is growing plants in nutrient-dense water, instead of soil as in conventional farming. And, Publix has launched a pilot program installing a...
Have you ever DIY'ed skincare? It can be fun to experiment and whip up your own skincare treatments, using all-natural ingredients found in your kitchen! more »
Soon, we'll be heading into the winter season. The dry winter air is likely a primary cause of dry skin. But, it can be caused by a lot of other conditions or reasons. What are they? more »
