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Bewildered by all the hype
on hydroponic gardening?

             large stack of hydroponics books    hydroponic water garden

plan diagram for hydroponics system

Are you overwhelmed by the huge variety of hydroponics systems, products and equipment offered over the internet?


Wondering how to "get your feet wet" in this rewarding new gardening method?

Want to test the waters without spending a bundle?
 


YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE

 



Here you'll find solid information, insiders tips and tricks, and free plans and instructions to get you started. Why should you listen to me? Because, I've been where you are now... bewildered by all the "hydroponics hype".

I just love home-grown veggies, and have been an avid gardener all my life (let's just say for a few years). But I always hated the ground-breaking labor and awful weeding involved. That's why hydroponic gardening caught my fancy. An easy way to a great-tasting tomato? 

                            rich,juicy hydroponic tomato  Sign me up!
 

  • I surfed the web for all the info I could find.
     
  • I read every book I could get my hands on.
     
  • I collected a big stack of catalogs from seed farms and product manufacturers.
     
  • I even visited a couple of commercial hydroponics farms and picked their brains.



Yikes!
I ended up more confused than ever. How-to advice conflicted. Retailers all hawked "the best systems". I studied and surfed and bought and planted and ebbed and flowed. The neighbors even started gossiping about me and Ralph, the UPS man.

                                                     

Well, I made many mistakes, spent lots of money, tried several different "systems", and had some failures along the way. But I finally figured it out! I eventually harvested some of the best produce I have ever tasted. And my herb pots went wild! I was hooked! None of my previous gardens could hold a candle to my "Hydroponic Gardening Projects".

And I want to share it all with you... I made the mistakes so you don't have to.


              hydroponic lettuce raft
                              One of my "lettuce rafts"
 


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS SITE

 



scientist working with hydroponic plants
Am I an expert on hydroponic gardening? No, I'm not.
Do I know everything there is to know about it? Nope.
Do I know the best ways to get you started in this interesting and rewarding hobby? Yep.
Later on, stick with me and together we will explore even more advanced systems...





Here at Hydroponics-Simplified.com, I will teach you:

  • The principles and basics behind hydroponics... simply explained.
     
  • Climate and nutrient requirements necessary for ANY successful garden.
     
  • How to pick the best system for the type of plants you want to grow.
     
  • Which varieties of vegetables and herbs are a good fit for hydroponics.
     
  • How to construct a sturdy homemade setup-- easily and cheaply.
     
  • Which "store-bought" systems and components work the best.
     
  • How to keep your system humming and happy-- in just 5-10 minutes per day!
     

 

HOW TO USE OUR WEBSITE

Hydroponic Gardening...

Our mission here at Hydroponics-Simplified is to bring you crucial, fresh and creative hydroponics information and present it in the most understandable form. We know you will just love hydro, and so we invite you to join our growing village of hydroponics enthusiasts by subscribing to our free monthly ezine.  

Click here to sign up for this excellent resource, The Urban Farmer.

                                                       
 

We suggest that you explore our web pages in the order of the NavBar on the left. You might be tempted to skip right to "U Build It" and plant your garden tomorrow. But you really do need to learn a little more before you get started. For example, there is a very important section on  how to pollinate your vegetable crops.  No bees in your bedroom, right? So this is pretty crucial information!
 

                            bumblebee pollinating tomato plant
 

We have made every attempt in our site to "Keep It Simple, Simon". But you really do need to do a little bit of study before you plant that first seed!


From a fascinating hobby to survival skills for the future...
                                    "Insider Secrets To Get You Growing" at
                                             Hydroponics-Simplified.com



 

old farmer simonK.I.S.S.

So who is this little guy? Let me introduce you to Simon, as in KISS (Keep It Simple, Simon). Whenever you see Simon in our website, pay careful attention to his simple tip or technique... it is sure to make your hydroponic gardening experience easier and more successful. (By the way, Simon really exists.)

Let's try this out! Start your new hydroponic gardening project by carefully comparing Simon's pros and cons. Let's make sure hydroponics is a good fit for you first!

       
                              
                                




The Hydroponics Blog
The Hydroponics Blog keeps you up-to-date with all the fresh new additions to the Hydroponics-Simplified.com web site. Subscribe to our excellent hydroponic gardening resource here.

HYDROPONICS FAQ
Visit and contribute to our great hydroponics forums: Hydroponics FAQ

URBAN FARMING EZINE
We invite you to join our growing village of hydroponic gardening enthusiasts by subscribing to our free monthly offering, Urban Farming Ezine.

HYDROPONICS PICTURES
Take a look at these hydroponics pictures submitted by our site visitors!

WHAT IS HYDROPONICS?
Confused by all the hype about hydroponics? We tell you simply "what is hydroponics" and how it works. Forget the chemistry textbooks; it's really very easy!

HYDROPONICS ADVANTAGES
It takes some effort and expense to set up a hydroponics garden. Why bother? Here we explain all the hydroponics advantages... and disadvantages... so you can decide if it's right for you.

HYDROPONIC PLANTS - WHAT TO GROW?
Have you thought about which hydroponic plants you would like to grow in your garden? This decision will impact the type of unit you decide on. Here are some guidelines...

HOME HYDROPONICS: WHERE TO SET UP
One of the major advantages of hydroponic gardening? You can put it anywhere! Consider these requirements before you decide where to put your home hydroponics unit.

HOW TO HYDROPONICS : CLIMATE REQUIREMENTS
How to hydroponics: Want a happy and productive hydroponic system? Then create the optimal growing climate with these tips

FOUR SIMPLE HYDROPONIC SETUPS - FREE PLANS
Here you will find free plans to get you started on the 4 most simple hydroponic setups ever... A great way to learn and grow with this fascinating gardening method!

HOMEMADE HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS
Check out this great resource for getting started in homemade hydroponic gardens.

PVC HYDROPONICS STAND
You will love this awesome, versatile pvc hydroponics stand.

HYDROPONICS GROW BOX SYSTEM
Build your own fantastic closet garden with Simon's Hydroponics Grow Box System

DEEP WATER CULTURE
Build this great 6-pot hydrodonics deep water culture garden.

HYDROPONIC GROWING MEDIUM - WHICH IS BEST?
Hydroponic growing medium: How to pick the best one for your garden.

HYDROPONIC SOLUTION : NUTRIENT BASICS
Hydroponic solution basics: Follow our simplified system to keep your grow juice healthy.

HYDROPONIC LIGHTS -- WHICH IS BEST?
What a confusing array of hydroponic lights on the market today. Our clear and simple guide helps you pick the one that's best for your garden.

HYDROPONIC SEEDS: GETTING STARTED
Okay, so your new hydroponic unit is good to go! Where to get healthy plants for it? Hydroponic seeds.

HYDROPONICS PLANTS
Which varieties of hydroponics plants do the best in an indoor garden? Find out which crops are best suited and which are better for traditional gardening.

HYDROPONIC WEED: THINGS TO CONSIDER
Looking to grow hydroponic weed? Some practical advice and things to consider.

IDENTIFYING GARDEN PESTS
Plant bugs and diseases can lay waste to your beautiful garden. The first step to getting the upper hand is identifying garden pests and diseases.

HYDROPONICS RESOURCE - TROUBLESHOOTING
Having problems with your hydroponic garden? Use this great hydroponics resource to troubleshoot and fix what ails it!

CHEAP HYDROPONICS SUPPLIES
We make choosing cheap hydroponics supplies a simple matter. We only recommend the simplest, sturdiest, most economical supplies and equipment for your garden.

HOMEMADE HYDROPONICS - ABOUT US
Read all about our homemade hydroponics adventure here! You can easily get into this fun, tasty and healthful gardening method with our simple instructions.

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