Beginner Gardening

We've all admired our neighbors' gorgeous gardens filled with flowering perennials and longed to recreate their beauty in our own back yard. But if we're being honest, when it comes to gardening, most of us have no idea where to begin. Additionally, in these economic times, who can afford to hire an expert to come in and do the job for us? That said, regular folks all across North America and Europe are returning to the soil, shovels in hand.

Hydroponic gardening requires attention to detail, and a step-by-step guide can be useful. In this book, you will receive an introduction to and explanation of hydroponics so you can try it for yourself. Hydroponics is now starting to play a more significant role in agricultural production around the world. Growing numbers, climate changes, water shortages in certain areas, or poor-quality water all affect the movement toward alternative horticultural methods.

An aquaponic system basically involves a troika of organisms that live in harmony and support each other. You have the fish that create the ammonia, the bacteria that feed on this ammonia and turn it into nitrites, and the plants which benefit from the nutritious water and can also be converted into fish food and a source of ammonia. You are basically creating a balance and self-sustaining eco-system that can produce everything you and your family need to have a nutritious and balanced diet.