http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Michael+Straumietis Gardening Michael Straumietis Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=285732&ca=Gardening One the most critical aspects of successful hydroponic growing is monitoring and regulating pH level. But many gardeners do not have a firm grasp of why this is important or even what pH means. PH is a way of measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The scale for pH readings ranges from 1... Gardening Michael Straumietis Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=286187&ca=Gardening A common misconception of hydroponic gardening is that you never have to worry about dealing with pests and bugs. Many growers wish this was true because the fact of the matter is that even in a soil less garden you have to deal with some of the same kinds of critters that can damage traditional gar... Gardening Michael Straumietis Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=286189&ca=Gardening If the advantages of hydroponic growing could be summed up in a single word it would be "control." As a hydroponic grower, you have ultimate control over your plants environment, including the amount of light your plants receive, your hydroponic nutrients, and your pH levels. But without knowing how... Gardening Michael Straumietis Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=286241&ca=Gardening Whether you want to enter the world of hydroponic gardening for fun or profit, it pays to know what you are doing before you make any investment. As with most hobbies, you will become a better gardener as you become more accustomed to the requirements and complexities of growing plants in a soil-les... Gardening Michael Straumietis Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=301665&ca=Gardening While knowledge and experience are obviously important factors in successful hydroponic growing, a hydroponic grower is only as good as their supplies. And one of the most important kinds of hydroponic supplies that you will buy is the kind that manipulates the general environment of your grow room.... Gardening Michael Straumietis Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=285731&ca=Gardening As most expert gardeners know, there is a huge variety of pests and diseases ready to dine on your plants. There are also a few specific problems that are particular to effecting indoor growing. Though hydroponics has many advantages over traditional soil growing, plants grown hydroponically are sti... Gardening Michael Straumietis Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=286179&ca=Gardening When shopping around for nutrients for your hydroponic system, you have probably noticed that there are two general options: organic and non organic. Assuming that these nutrient blends are well balanced and come from a reputable hydroponics supply company, they can provide your plants with what the... Gardening Michael Straumietis Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=285728&ca=Gardening Cloning is the process of making an identical copy of something. In plant propagation, cloning is a way to asexually reproduce a plant. Plants produced in this way are genetically identical to the parent plant. Plant cells exhibit a trait known as totipotency, meaning they all have the ability to di... Gardening Michael Straumietis Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=285730&ca=Gardening There are few things worse for a gardener than to step into your garden and see burnt tips, yellowing, and curled edges on your leaves. These are all signs that your plants are not getting the appropriate amount of the nutrients that they need to thrive. Plant deficiency can strike even when your nu...