Stella & Simon

Stella and Simon, a couple of back-to-the-land, baby boomer enthusiasts, have embraced the world of homemade hydroponics on their three-acre plot of Florida piney woods. Their journey began after drawing inspiration from Epcot Center’s hydroponics exhibit, and they've delved into various hydroponic methods, experimenting with different systems, configurations, and crops both indoors and outdoors. Their expertise culminated in the creation of an innovative homemade hydroponics greenhouse, documented in their book, Simon’s Super Simple On-the-Grid, Off-the-Grid Hydroponic/Aquaponic Survival Greenhouse.

What is fodder? Usually, fodder is made of sprouted grains used as animal feed by small ranchers, hobby farms, and homesteaders. You can use many types of fodder to feed your animals, including hay, straw, silage, compressed and pelleted feeds, oils and mixed rations, and sprouted grains and legumes (such as bean sprouts or malt).; …

One of the easiest ways to grow your own mushrooms is by using a hydroponic setup. The process can be difficult for beginners, but with practice, it becomes much easier. I have included some tips below that will help you get started on this rewarding hobby of growing hydroponic mushrooms! “Nature does not hurry, yet …

These are the 4 simplest and most basic of hydroponic setups. Although easily and cheaply built, they are very efficient at growing an impressive array of fresh vegetables… or whatever other plants you might fancy. Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! 4 Simple Hydroponic Setups We …

Uh oh! Chances are you have arrived at our hydroponic plant pests page because you have found some bugs in your hydroponics garden. Sorry about that, but please know this was bound to happen, sooner or later. Where did they come from? You used sterile medium, practiced good housekeeping in your grow room, and the …

It is much easier to practice preventive pest control in your hydroponic garden than battling pests and plagues later. A traditional outdoor garden, although it is openly exposed to outdoor pests and plagues, also gets a little help from Mother nature. Wind and rain help to clean the crops of insects and mold. Natural predators …

There’s one thing all hydroponics systems have in common: a nutrient solution. Just follow our simple tips: learn how to mix nutrients for hydroponics and keep a healthy and potent nutrient reservoir in your grow room. Simon’s Simple Hydroponics Plans Giant Ebook – learn everything you need to know to grow an amazing hydroponic garden. …

If the thought of having fresh basil and chives growing on your windowsill get you excited, you need to start an indoor hydroponic herb garden. Why Grow an Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden? One of the real joys of growing hydroponic plants is the re-discovery of fresh kitchen herbs! Once you have used and tasted them, …

The hydroponic drip system (also called a Dutch bucket hydroponic system) is probably the most common hydroponics system in the world. How Does The Dutch Bucket Hydroponic System Work Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! This system is often used in large commercial greenhouses. Once the …

Are you looking for the best hydroponic vegetables to grow, so you can have a starting point? Hydroponics is a wonderful way to grow your vegetables. Hydroponic vegetables are grown without soil, using mineral-rich water and artificial lighting instead. This type of farming has many benefits, including a reduced need for pesticides and decreased water …

There are some greenhouse accessories that are absolutely essential for the proper operation of any greenhouse, whether you use a kit or DIY design. We label these must-have items below “essential“. Then there are accessories that are technically optional but really contribute to an easy and successful greenhouse experience. We call these “optional but highly …