Alternative Nutrients A and B for Lettuce Grow Hydroponics

I've been using the Lettuce Grow tower for four years and have found purchasing alternative nutrients A & B saves me money. So, here's the supplies I'm using that work great and cost less. Lettuce Grow Nutrients A & B Lettuce Grow uses Jack's Nutrients Part A & B, which sells for $35 for the … Continue reading Alternative Nutrients A and B for Lettuce Grow Hydroponics

The Day I Found a Katydid in My Kitchen

I saw a very large brown mystery bug in my kitchen, and it turned out to be a katydid! Specifically, a Brown Conehead Katydid. Apparently, these are nocturnal creatures, so seeing one in the middle of the day, inside my house was out of the ordinary. I didn't recognize it right away because it was … Continue reading The Day I Found a Katydid in My Kitchen

Why You Should Try Hydroponic Gardening: A Modern Way to Grow

Gardening is evolving, and hydroponics is leading the way. This soil-free growing method is gaining popularity due to the introduction of at-home hydroponic growing systems like Lettuce Grow and Gardyn that make it easy for anybody to get started. At home, I have both a Lettuce Grow Farmstand and a Gardyn, and I am never … Continue reading Why You Should Try Hydroponic Gardening: A Modern Way to Grow

Growing Pineapples in Florida

Growing pineapples in Florida is as easy as sticking the top of your eaten pineapple in the ground! We have about ten pineapple plants all around our yard and have had several produce pineapples in the last few years. Florida’s tropical and subtropical climate makes it an ideal environment for growing pineapples. These sun-loving plants … Continue reading Growing Pineapples in Florida

How to Make Sure Your Bird of Paradise Blooms

Bird of paradise plants (Strelitzia reginae) are popular all over Florida and we've always had them in our yard. I noticed some of them rarely bloom, while others pop up and surprise me. I learned there are certain conditions you can set to make sure your Bird of Paradise plant blooms regularly. This particular one … Continue reading How to Make Sure Your Bird of Paradise Blooms